Chef John Sinopoli shares the mechanics behind Ascari Hospitality Group’s stunning metamorphosis.

Led by owner and executive chef John Sinopoli, president Erik Joyal, and partner and chief operating officer Rahil Hoque, Toronto’s Ascari Hospitality Group has transformed from a celebrated single-unit independent to a multi-line restaurant, catering and events, and retail business without compromising the original founders’ vision, product or momentum. Not even for a global pandemic. Chef John Sinopoli shares the Ascari story with hope that other operators can learn and grow from their experience.