Today's guest is Renato Poliafito, entrepreneur and owner of Ciao Gloria, an acclaimed bakery and daytime cafe in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. We talk about Renato's upbringing in an Italian household, his early career as a graphic designer and art director, and how he found his way into the hospitality industry. Renato was previously the co-owner of Baked, an iconic American bakery in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Renato has incredible insight and advice about partnerships and collaboration, how important the relationship is with your landlord, and all the savory and sweet goods coming out of the kitchen at Ciao Gloria.
Connect with Renato and the Ciao Gloria team at
https://www.ciaogloria.com or @ciaogloria on instagram
