Chef Vinny Lauria, Hong Kong
Partner-Culinary Director of Hong Kong’s premier Italian American restaurants - Fini’s, Posto Pubblico, Frank’s Social Club, Frank’s Records.
Winner of Hong Kong’s Best New Restaurant, Best New Bar, Chef of the Year.
Ex Sous Chef at the acclaimed Babbo, Mario Batali’s restaurant in New York City.
“Forager, nose-to-tail specialist, produce-focused , Chef Vinny expands the notion of Italian-American cooking, incorporating local ingredients into a celebration of global flavours”
Vinny Lauria began his professional culinary career in Nashua, New Hampshire and has since cooked his way around the world. Alumnus of the prestigious Johnson and Wales culinary school in Providence RI, his early stints included internship at Michelin starred Kenmare, Ireland and Head Chef at Bravo in Denver, Colorado, followed by the acclaimed Babbo by Mario Batali and Michelin starred Enoteca in New York City.
Moving to Hong Kong at the age of 26, Vinny opened 208 Duocente Otto which was awarded Hong Kong’s Best New Restaurant and Michelin recognition. He later opened Linguini Fini, an all homemade pasta, local produce and pork-focused restaurant and won Chef of the Year and Best New Restaurant.
Vinny currently helms Hong Kong’s premier Italian-American restaurants including Fini’s, Posto Pubblico, Frank’s Italian American Social Club ( Hong Kong’s Best New Restaurant, Best New Bar ) and Frank’s Records, a hiphop and vinyl-focused speakeasy. He has also opened restaurants in Singapore, Manila and Vietnam and travelled to more than 35 countries.
