episode 007: Paul Grunberg

There’s a lot to admire about Paul Grunberg. The long-time restauranteur has been at the helm of some the city’s best award-winning establishments for years, and people return to them over and over again.

He began his career as a dishwasher, working his way up from restaurant consultant for Bao Bei, general manager for Market `at the Shangrila Hotel, before finally getting into restaurant ownership with L’Abattoir. Today, he runs the much beloved Savio Volpe, Pepino’s Spaghetti House, and Caffe La Tana.

In this conversation, we talk about his close relationship with his late father, what it was like for him and his industry this last year, the traits he looks for when hiring for his team, the greatest joy his young sons have given him, and more.