Born in Italy, but primarily raised in the Unites States, the brothers spent time working first at Harry’s Bar in Venice, then Hong Kong and London during their early teenage years whenever they had spare time from school.
“I think the clientele is going to be very eclectic and diverse,” explains Maggio. “We want people to feel at home when they are at Mr. C, to have a good time and keep coming back. We’d like it to be something timeless where people can feel relaxed, without too many impositions.”
But, don’t expect young Maggio and Ignazio to be moving out of the traditional Cipriani model. After describing the vibe and feel of Mr. C, Maggio went on to say that guests familiar with Cipriani will feel right at home. “We are in the business of serving people and this is what we love to do and we will do it at Mr. C like our family has been doing for generations in all of the Cipriani locations.”
Though the boys represent a much younger and more youthful generation, they understand and respect the draw of their brand as a traditional, yet exciting environment that offers guests an experience of true refinement, only wishing to improve upon an already winning formula. “We are constantly going from location to location because you have to be present to check on and keep improving the quality of food and service, many little details that can give you a better experience.” Ignazio said. “I think having a father and grandfather who worked very hard to achieve what they did was the best example for us.”
