Chef Mario has served as Executive Chef in some of the best-known and highest regarded restaurants in Boston, from Locke-Ober to Scampo to Towne. His career began with chef Lydia Shire at Biba, followed by a stint at chef Daniel Boulud’s Daniel in New York City. After Daniel, Mario relocated to Las Vegas where he ran multiple restaurants for Caesar’s Palace before returning to his home state of Massachusetts. As Executive Chef of The Bancroft, he led the culinary team to receive scores of accolades including Best New Restaurant (Boston Magazine), Best Burger in Boston (Boston Magazine), and a place on Thrillist’s list of the Top 31 Steakhouses in America.