According to a recent permit filing, 2nd Star Tavern, a new concept from Fabio Viviani Hospitality, aims to debut at 3626 N Talman Avenue.
The hospitality group is behind numerous restaurants in and out of Chicago. Fabio is behind not only multiple restaurant concepts but also casino brands and hotel management.
“In 2017, he launched his casino brands with Portico by Fabio Viviani in New York’s del Lago Resort & Casino. This was soon followed by a partnership with Penn National Gaming, where he developed The Eatery by Fabio Viviani, a massively successful modern food and beer hall.”
“Located in four Hollywood Casino properties in the Northeast, offerings include very diverse cuisines: Mercato, The Classic, Zen Noodle, and Joe & Dough. He also expanded his hospitality empire in other areas of the country by opening both Osteria and Bar Cicchetti in Oklahoma City and developing the franchisee concepts Chuck Lager American Tavern, Colbie’s Southern Kissed Fried Chicken, Fresh Stack Burgers, and a dessert concept named JARS – all with multiple locations across the US.”
“Best known for his participation in Bravo’s Top Chef seasons 5 and 8 – earning the “Fan Favorite” title – his on-screen appearances and off-screen successes have propelled him to become one of the most influential culinary and hospitality names in the country.”
“Fabio is a recurring guest on national television shows such as Good Morning America, The Rachael Ray Show, and numerous Food Network Shows, such as Cutthroat Kitchen: All-Star Tournament, which he won,” the hospitality’s website states.
