Grappa Ristorante

Specialties

Spectacular Italian cuisine with fresh ingredients and a spectacular assortment of «grappa» brandies and other wines and spirits. Attentive staff, polite.

History

Established in 2009.

When Driton Sylaj, known as Tony, came to the USA in 2000 he dreamed of owning his own restaurant. Tony was born in Kosova in January 1983. Upon arriving in this country his first goal was to obtain a degree. He attended the Culinary Institute of America and received an Associates Degree in Restaurant and Hotel Management. With a degree in hand Tony was ready to enter the work force. He knew to reach his dreams he would have to pay his dues. Tony began as a dishwasher in a small Italian café and gradually worked his way up to bus boy, waiter and then captain. He became the front of the house manager and then started to develop an interest in food preparation. He began as a prep cook and ultimately became head chef. His culinary background leading to Grappa is quite diverse. He has cooked and managed restaurants with the Hilton and Ritz Carlton hotels as well as Yonkers Raceway and Casino and the Surf Club Catering Hall.

All of these experiences confirmed his goals and dreams.

Meet the Business Owner

Tony S.

Business Owner

When Driton Sylaj, known as Tony, came to the USA in 2000 he dreamed of owning his own restaurant. Tony was born in Kosova in January 1983. Upon arriving in this country his first goal was to obtain a degree. He attended the Culinary Institute of America and received an Associates Degree in Restaurant and Hotel Management. With a degree in hand Tony was ready to enter the work force. He knew to reach his dreams he would have to pay his dues.

Tony began as a dishwasher in a small Italian café and gradually worked his way up to bus boy, waiter and then captain. He became the front of the house manager and then started to develop an interest in food preparation. He began as a prep cook and ultimately became head chef. His culinary background leading to Grappa is quite diverse. He has cooked and managed restaurants with the Hilton and Ritz Carlton hotels as well as Yonkers Raceway and Casino and the Surf Club Catering Hall. All of these experiences confirmed his goals and dreams.