Southern Smoke Festival | Part 2: Angie Rito & Scott Tacinelli, Lucas McKinney, Felipe Riccio & Austin Waiter
This show was recorded on location at the Southern Smoke Festival in Houston, October 2025
Angie Rito & Scott Tacinelli met working in NYC at Park Avenue Seasons.
In 2018, they opened their special neighborhood spot Don Angie. Angie and Scott garnered a nomination for Best Chef: New York City and New York State by the James Beard Foundation in both 2019 and 2020, respectively, and Outstanding Chef 2022. Don Angie was also awarded a Michelin star in 2021 and 2022.
In 2024, they opened their second restaurant San Sabino.
Lucas McKinney moved to Houston in 2018 to work under James Beard…
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