OWNER + WINE DIRECTOR

Born in Belgium but raised in both his homeland and Italy, Aldo Zaninotto spent much of his time growing up at his father's Italian restaurant in the heart of brussels. It was there that his love for the industry took off. After about a decade of experience working and training in some of the finest dining restaurants in Brussels, New York City and Los Angeles, Aldo found himself in Chicago where he eventually decided to focus on another side of the business that is very near and dear to his heart: wine. For the next 12 years Zaninotto traveled throughout America and Europe, building relationships within the world’s winemaking elite. Eventually, he became the import manager for many of Italy’s famed wineries and helped bring these labels to restaurants and stores throughout the states and Canada. After working as a full-time wine seller and representing some of the best wineries from Piemonte, Zaninotto wanted to bring his love of this particular region of Italy to the Logan Square community. Thus, in 2014 Osteria Langhe opened and it was the start of A to Z Hospitality.

CULINARY DIRECTOR

Born and raised in the Midwest, Michael Lanzerotte has always had a strong appreciation for the region’s locally grown food and renowned hospitality. Lanzerotte first began his journey working in the kitchens of upscale Italian spot Taverna 750 and Mediterranean-inspired Sociale while attending Chicago’s Kendall College for a degree in Culinary Arts, continuing there after his graduation in 2015. After an Executive Chef position with 16" on Center, Lanzerotte joined the team at A to Z Hospitality in 2022, taking on the role of culinary director and overseeing the three distinct regional-European concepts. In his position, he oversees menu creation, pulling from his years of experience to develop seasonal dishes that utilize locally sourced products and continues to foster relationships with local farms.