Magnifico Team

Here is the Magnifico team!

Alessio Gambino, Founder and CEO I am the founder and CEO of Magnifico Food. I was born and raised in Rome, the capital and the Eternal City. I have a special connection with the US because my beloved nonna, my grandmother, was born in New York City. Today, my passion and my mission are to strengthen the bond between our glorious countries through the Italian gastronomic excellences. When I first envisioned Magnifico, I imagined it just the way it is today: a platform for organic and artisanal products, 100% made in Italy, supported by a vibrant storytelling section with recipes, fun facts and cultural highlights. I strongly believe that our consumers will enjoy being educated about what they eat and buy, who makes their food, and where it comes from. Favorite dish: Lasagna al forno! A great classic of the Italian cuisine. Recipe that you love to cook: My signature dish is “spaghetti con le vongole” (clams). My secret? EVO, anchovies and white wine! Recipe that brings back more memories: Again, lasagna. A wonderful memory from my childhood. Recipe from hometown: Amatriciana, a typical Roman pasta (bucatini or mezze maniche) with guanciale, pecorino and tomato. Red wine or white: Definitely red. Long or short pasta: Long, always and forever. What you love more about Italians: The long Italian tradition of reinventing ourselves, facing difficulties and challenges. Favorite city: Ponza, a magic island in the Mediterranean close to Rome.
	Lorenzo Franchini, Research & Insights Manager Ciao, I am Lorenzo, global Roman, a degree at La Sapienza University in Cultural Anthropology, researched and worked in the 5 continents. Food consumption and cultural inclinations are incredibly connected. Through qualitative and quantitative methods, I detect precious insights to offer to my team. Favorite dish: A true lover of "pizza al taglio" and gelato to the point that I had a big gelato place in Milan in one of my several lives. Recipe that you love to cook: I love to cook pasta with any kind of fish, purchased by a local market. Recipe that brings back more memories: Hand-made gnocchi by grandma have a special place in my heart and remind me of cheerful moments with her. Recipe from hometown: Come and taste the infinite variety of pizza dough freshly baked by authentic artisans. Red wine or white: Red or white, I appreciate wine in the company. Long or short pasta: Liscia or rigata, I love it all. What you love more about Italians: Italians crack me up for their distant national pride, but please come and share a meal with us: you will taste our sense of belonging around a laden table. Favorite city: Breakfast in Naples, lunch in Rome and dinner in Milan.