Jeff Gigante (Ciccio Restaurant Group)

July 29, 2015, 10:30 PM UTC – July 30, 2015, 1:30 AM UTC

Originally from New Jersey, Jeff attended FSU and went on to earn his MA for Film and Theatre. He took his talents to the Big Apple, with the dream of becoming a successful actor. Like most aspiring actors, Jeff entered the restaurant industry, where he was groomed by some of the best restauranteurs in NYC. In 1996, Jeff brought that knowledge back to Tampa, opening Ciccio and Tony’s.

About this event

Originally from New Jersey, Jeff relocated to Florida in 1971. Jeff’s competitive drive originated on the soccer fields of St. Petersburg, bringing his attitude to the pitch for 15 years. He attended Florida State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies. From there, Jeff went on to earn his Master of Arts from the Burt Reynolds Institute for Film and Theatre. Jeff took his talents to the Big Apple in 1991, with the dream of becoming a successful actor. Like most aspiring actors, Jeff entered the restaurant industry, where he was groomed and cultured by some of the best restauranteurs in New York City. In 1996, Jeff brought the knowledge and training he acquired in NYC’s highly competitive restaurant market back to Tampa, opening Ciccio and Tony’s. The restaurant thrived, and Jeff is now the Caesar of a small empire of restaurants in the Tampa Bay area. A Renaissance man, Jeff’s other entrepreneurial endeavors include internet and mobile marketing and land development. In his free time, Jeff enjoys playing high stakes poker. He also is the manager/agent of the 2010 World Series of Poker Main Event runner-up, John Racener. He is married to the love of his life and he has 2 amazing children.

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When

When

July 29 – 30, 2015
10:30 PM – 1:30 AM UTC

Agenda

10:30 PMNetworking and Food
11:30 PMFireside Chat
12:30 AMNetworking