Lanza was hooked and together the two would create along with chef Luis Flores, Ciccio Restaurant Group, establishing multiple popular brands over the better part of two decades. In 2019, Gigante, with an eye towards his own vision, opened Forbici Modern Italian in Tampa’s Hyde Park Village. The formation of Next Level Brands is a natural evolution and the culmination of Gigante’s life’s work. Bringing together a talented and dedicated team built on valued relationships and an unwavering commitment to next level hospitality. Jeff Houck Vice President of Marketing, 1905 Family of Restaurants
Jeff Houck is vice president of marketing for the 1905 Family of Restaurants in Tampa, a fifth-generation family-owned group in Tampa, Fla., that includes Columbia Restaurant, Ulele, Goody Goody Burgers, Casa
Santo Stefano and Cha Cha Coconuts. He previously worked as marketing director at Locale Market in St. Petersburg, spent 25 years in newspaper and multimedia journalism and is the co-author of the award-winning book “The Cuban Sandwich: A History In Layers.” 4 p.m. More than a Destination, It’s an Event Learn how organizations across Tampa have developed large- scale, destination events that draw the attention of both residents and visitors, making Tampa more than just a beach vacation destination.
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