DAMIAN MANDOLA
Mandola's Italian Market

Austin, TX 
 
Damian Mandola has over 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry, starting with a restaurant he opened as a college senior. From one of Houston's most notable restaurant families, Damian has started many successful Italian restaurants, has hosted a popular PBS cooking show with his nephew Johnny Carrabba, and, with Johnny, has written 3 best-selling Italian cookbooks.

Damian and his wife Trina have teamed up to bring their dream to fruition - Mandola's Italian Market.