Julian Niccolini
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Juliano Niccolini is a New York City restaurateur
who co-owns The Four Seasons Restaurant
. A Native of Italy's Tuscany
region, Niccolini has lived in New York since 1973 and became a US citizen in 2002.
Described as the "madcapped Maitre d' of America's most powerful lunchroom" by GQ magazine, Niccolini is known for charming his patrons with a surprising mix of innate hospitality and irreverence for the captains of industry who patronize The Four Seasons daily.
A media darling who is often quoted on the New York Posts Page Six column and who appeared in the Spike Lee film Inside Man, in the restaurant world, Niccolini is recognized for his discerning wine palate. His wine list features some of the rarest and most sought ofter bottles in the world.
Restaurateur
A restaurateur is a person who opens and runs restaurants professionally. Although over time the term has come to describe any person who owns a restaurant, traditionally it refers to a highly skilled professional who is proficient in all aspects of the restaurant business.-Etymology:The word...
who co-owns The Four Seasons Restaurant
The Four Seasons Restaurant
The Four Seasons is a restaurant in New York City located at 99 East 52nd Street , in the Seagram Building.Opened in 1959, the Four Seasons is associated with a number of milestone firsts in the hospitality industry. The Four Seasons is credited with introducing the idea of seasonally-changing...
. A Native of Italy's Tuscany
Tuscany
Tuscany is a region in Italy. It has an area of about 23,000 square kilometres and a population of about 3.75 million inhabitants. The regional capital is Florence ....
region, Niccolini has lived in New York since 1973 and became a US citizen in 2002.
Described as the "madcapped Maitre d' of America's most powerful lunchroom" by GQ magazine, Niccolini is known for charming his patrons with a surprising mix of innate hospitality and irreverence for the captains of industry who patronize The Four Seasons daily.
A media darling who is often quoted on the New York Posts Page Six column and who appeared in the Spike Lee film Inside Man, in the restaurant world, Niccolini is recognized for his discerning wine palate. His wine list features some of the rarest and most sought ofter bottles in the world.