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From Rome with love Chef Fabrizio Flammini brings Mediterranean elegance to the Gulf Coast by Tess Farmer
C hef Fabrizio Flammini's culinary journey began in the heart of Rome, Italy, where he first learned to cook under the loving guidance of his grandmother. "Cooking for my family, I dreamed of one day owning a small, intimate restaurant," Fabrizio recalls. Though life initially took him into the fine fur industry, his passion for
herbs and adjust the salt as needed. "These principles guide me in my craft, ensuring that each dish is rooted in the Italian tradition of excellence," he says. Seasonal ingredients are at the heart of Fabrizio’s cooking and his obsession with using only the freshest, local products is evident in
the kitchen never faded. A chance opportunity in Dubai reignited his love for cooking, leading him to a globetrotting culinary adventure that ultimately brought him to the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. "I was fortunate to work in various distinguished restaurants from Mauritius to the Cyclades, before returning to Rome," Fabrizio explains. His dedication to mastering the art of Italian cuisine culminated in earning a master’s degree in restaurant management and becoming a certified sommelier. Back in
Whether by the sea or in the comfort of your own home, a meal with Chef Fabrizio is not just a dinner— it’s an unforgettable culinary journey.
every meal he prepares. He sources fish exclusively from local vendors and vegetables from organic farms like Santa Rosa Beach’s Goat Island Farm. Since moving to the Gulf Coast
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Rome, he perfected iconic dishes such as Cacio e Pepe, Carbonara, Gricia, and Amatriciana—recipes that, while
after visiting his cousin Pino, who runs La Famiglia restaurant in Destin, Fabrizio has made a name for himself as a private chef offering fine dining experiences in breathtaking settings, including on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. One of his most recent ventures was a collaboration with a local event company to create a special five-course
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Chef Fabrizio Flammini sources ingredients exclusively from local vendors including vegetables from organic farms like Santa Rosa Beach’s Goat Island Farm.
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dinner by the sea. "It was the very first time we offered a full fine-dining experience prepared and cooked by the water. It was truly magical." Fabrizio’s menus tell the stories behind each dish, immersing his guests in a rich culinary history. "Every course has a story to tell," he says, citing an example that surprises many of his clients: the origin of beef tartare, often mistakenly thought of as a French dish, but which he explains has deeper roots. In addition to private dinners, Fabrizio offers cooking classes that teach guests the techniques and traditions behind each course, from appetizers to desserts. Speaking of desserts, Fabrizio’s signature dish is a deconstructed Trevisan Tiramisu, built in front of his guests while he shares the history behind Italy’s most beloved sweet. His culinary prowess doesn’t stop there— Fabrizio’s family owns black truffle farms in Italy, and during truffle season, he offers exclusive dinners featuring this prized delicacy.
"In late October and November, I provide white truffles hunted in Umbria, where my father is from," he adds, offering his clients a true taste of Italy’s finest. With his mastery of Mediterranean cuisine and a passion for sharing the stories behind each dish, Chef Fabrizio brings an unparalleled fine dining experience to the Gulf Coast. Whether by the sea or in the comfort of your own home, a meal with Chef Fabrizio is not just a dinner— it’s an unforgettable culinary journey.
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seemingly simple, are steeped in tradition and technique. "My approach is to make extraordinary recipes accessible, with an emphasis on preparing meats and fish as though they were jewels," he says, blending traditional Tuscan, French and Mediterranean influences. In every dish, Fabrizio stays true to his grandmother's timeless advice: respect each ingredient, use only the freshest Chef Fabrizio has made a name for himself as a private chef offering fine dining experiences in breathtaking settings, including locations on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico.
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