Bio
Fabio Viviani is an American chef who was a contestant on the fifth season of the reality television competition Top Chef, from 2008-2009. He returned to the show to compete in Top Chef: All Stars, from 2010-2011.
Top Chef Bio
Fabio is the Owner and Executive Chef of Café Firenze Italian Restaurant and Martini Bar, one of the most recognised restaurants in Ventura County.
Born and raised in Florence, Italy, he has traveled across Europe and is trained in classic Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.
He incorporates Italian, French and Spanish influences in his dishes and believes that cooking is a craft.
He is currently working on opening the Firenze4Kids Foundation, which will emphasize the promotion of health and wellness for kids through good nutrition and will also launch kidshealthcafe.com, the largest informative resource library available online, designed to enhance a healthy and safe lifestyle for children.
Additionally, Fabio also works as William Shatner's private chef.