February's Guest Chef: Vinnie Carbone & Matt Ambrose of Carbone's Hospitality 

Vinnie Carbone – Chef & Owner, Carbone’s Hospitality

Vinnie Carbone is the third-generation chef and owner of Carbone’s Hospitality, the family-owned group behind some of Connecticut’s most beloved Italian restaurants, including Carbone’s Kitchen in Bloomfield and Carbone’s Prime in Rocky Hill. He represents nearly a century-long culinary legacy that began when his grandfather and great-uncle opened Carbone’s Ristorante in Hartford in 1938. Under Vinnie’s leadership, the brand has maintained its reputation for classic Italian cuisine and hospitality, earning accolades from regional publications and recognition from food organizations like the James Beard Society. Vinnie also champions community engagement through fundraising events and partnerships with local nonprofits.

Matthew Ambrose – Executive Chef & Partner

Matthew Ambrose serves as Executive Chef and Partner within the Carbone’s Hospitality group, where he plays a key culinary leadership role across multiple concepts, including Carbone’s Kitchen and Carbone’s Prime. In these roles he helps shape menus and kitchen operations alongside the broader leadership team. He will also be recognized as head chef at Carbone’s Hartford when it opens this spring, bringing his expertise in Italian cooking and kitchen management to the reopening of Carbone's Hartford flagship.