The pair of Food Network stars who happen to be related are preparing to open a joint restaurant in California’s Sierra Nevada next month.
Food Network’s Battle of the Brothers chef-brothers Michael and Brian Voltaggio are opening an Italian-American restaurant called Vulcania, scheduled to open at The Village in Mammoth on January 27, 2023. To do. Vulcania joins the ski resort’s existing 14 restaurants on site.
Vulcania, which has partnered with hospitality group Levy Restaurants, will offer a menu of baked clam pizzas and homemade pasta. The drinks menu features cocktails such as classic martinis and spritzers, along with a selection of natural wines.
In a news release, Bryan said much of the ingredients he plans to use at Vulcania will be sourced directly from Italy. He added that the restaurant pays homage to traditional Italian cuisine while offering a modern touch.
Other elements of the restaurant also honor its Voltaggio roots. For example, the restaurant’s name is taken from his historic MS Vulcania ship that allowed the Voltaggio family to emigrate from Italy, according to a press release.