Scott Conant
Scott Conant is an award-winning chef, restaurateur, entrepreneur, and media
personality who has been at the forefront of Italian and American dining for almost four
decades. Known for his soulful approach to food and hospitality, Conant has built a
culinary empire that seamlessly blends elevated dining experiences with consumerfacing
products and media storytelling.
He is the creator and visionary behind numerous acclaimed restaurants, including The
Americano in Atlanta (GA), Cellaio in the Catskills (NY), and the forthcoming Leola in
the Bahamas, each showcasing his signature style of refined Italian cuisine infused with
American influences, seasonal ingredients, and the spirit of sprezzatura.
Beyond restaurants, Conant is the founder of Martone Street, a premium CPG brand
inspired by his family roots and Sunday meals spent around the table where his
grandparents lived. Martone Street is poised to be a disruptive force in the Italian food
import category, launching in Fall 2025 with signature tomato sauces and expanding
toward a complete portfolio of Italian kitchen staples, condiments, and chef-driven
Essentials.
A familiar face to millions, Conant has appeared regularly on Food Network for over 15
years, serving as a recurring judge on Chopped and appearing on various other shows.
He is also the author of the bestselling cookbook Peace, Love & Pasta, which reflects
the warmth and intimacy of the meals he shares with family and friends.
Conant’s work spans fine dining, consumer products, digital content, and media,
unified by a single mission: to connect people through food, storytelling, and
hospitality. As he continues to expand his restaurant portfolio and consumer brand
footprint globally—Conant remains committed to building with honesty, integrity, and
soul, while inspiring the next generation of chefs and food lovers.
