The Way to a Mafiosa's Heart is Nonna's Sauce.
Conceptualized, branded, and hosted Mangia!, an Italian-inspired & immersive dinner experience. Designed the brand identity, menus, signage, and digital invites, while also preparing a multi-course meal to evoke warmth, nostalgia, and narrative-driven hospitality. Balanced visual storytelling with physical experience design to bring the brand to life across every guest touchpoint, blending chef-led creativity with premium, emotionally resonant dining. I also made the food from scratch, sourcing from family recipes and personal innovations. With ties to Sicily (and the Sicilian mafia— thanks Uncle Salvatore), I got in touch with my family’s history and what we iconographically recognize as the mafia (Think the Godfather). Spaghetti! Sauce! Murder! Sorry, wait. No. Manicotti. 👀