Interview with Tony Mangiafico from Gratzzi Italian Grille and Flute & Dram – St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 31

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Interview with Tony Mangiafico from Gratzzi Italian Grille and Flute & Dram – St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 31

Kevin Godbee · Apr 2, 2019 · 1 min read

Interview with Tony Mangiafico from Gratzzi and Flute & Dram

Welcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 31. Our featured interview today is with Tony Mangiafico. Tony is the well-known Chef and Co-Owner of Gratzzi Italian Grille in downtown St. Pete for the last 20-years. He is also Co-Owner of the newer (1-year old) Flute & Dram on Beach Drive, which specializes in caviar, champagne, small plates, and has over 300 whiskeys now that they tripled their space by taking over the unit next door. Our featured local music is from the Backtrack Blues Band. Backtrack's Frontman Chuck Ross answers The Fast Five Foodies Questions, and we feature the song 'Checkin on My Baby' from the "Make My Home in Florida" Album.

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Tony Mangiafico with daughter Giuliana

Tony Mangiafico with daughter Giuliana

The St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast features interviews with chefs, restaurateurs, sommeliers, bartenders, and more, and covers the burgeoning food scene in St. Petersburg, Florida. Episodes air every Tuesday.

This episode of the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast is brought to you by Buya Ramen Annata Restaurant & Wine Bar, Engine No. 9, and Alto Mare Fish Bar.

Please keep them in mind the next time you are hungry for some fantastic food.

Our announcer is Candice Aviles from Meet the Chef and Channel 10 News. Our theme music is provided by The Chris Walker Band.

Links:

Gratzzi Italian Grille

Flute & Dram

Backtrack Blues Band

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Kevin Godbee

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I've always loved cooking. When I was 6-years old I wanted to cook. When my mom said that she was just running to the neighbor's and would be right back, I climbed onto the kitchen counter and found Lipton Instant French Onion Soup Mix. By the time my mom returned, I was stirring the pot on the stove, and proclaimed; "Look Mom! I'm cooking!"

In High School, I took three different cooking classes and got an A in each. After getting my first apartment, I used to cook 5-nights a week, and go out two nights. An old girlfriend from decades ago had a brother-in-law that was a CEO of a trucking company, and he used to entertain in Manhattan quite a bit ... and he started taking us along.

This was when I learned about gourmet food and fine wine. For a couple of years, Lori and I went out about 4-5 nights a week, but now we have a better balance of 50/50 between cooking at home, and going out to the amazing restaurants we are so lucky to have in our beloved Downtown St. Petersburg.

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