Janet Zuccarini is the founder of Gusto 54 Hospitality Group. For nearly three decades, she has created restaurants that transport guests through inspired design, exceptional cuisine, and heartfelt hospitality.

Janet first opened Trattoria Nervosa in 1996, later expanding to Gusto 101, Pai Northern Thai Kitchen, and Felix in Los Angeles, which was lauded as Esquire's "#1 Best New Restaurant in America."

Janet lived in Rome for eight years, an experience that shaped her deep appreciation for Italian craft and tradition. She holds an MBA from Boston University and is a certified pizzaiola from the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana in Naples.

Janet is a resident judge on Top Chef Canada and has been recognized as Independent Restaurateur of the Year, received the TEC Canada Award for Excellence in Entrepreneurship, and was named Businesswoman of the Year by the Italian Chamber of Commerce.