MEET THE TEAM

OUR LEADERSHIP

PETER SCLAFANI
PARTNER

  • Invited to cook at the James Beard House twice

    Restauranteur of the Year - Louisiana Restaurant Association

    Awarded Jamie Shannon Chef of the Year

    Marketer of the Year

    Author “Seasons of Louisiana”

    Married to Michelle; father to Peter and Katherine

KIVA GUIDROZ
PARTNER

  • Grew up in one of the most iconic restaurants in Baton Rouge; the Original Village Restaurant.

    Mentored by the best in the business; Miss Fannie Distefano and my dad, Ken.

    1996-2020 Together with my wife, Candice, opened and operated 2 concepts with 4 total restaurants in the Baton Rouge area.

    2020 joined my current business partner, Peter Sclafani, to combine resources and create Making Raving Fans Hospitality Group.

BRANDY GABEL
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

  • Been in the restaurant business for 24 years 

    Girl Scout leader for 8 years

    Two-time winner of Volunteer of the Year at Shenandoah Elementary 

    Was awarded the Crystal Apple Award for volunteer work in East Baton Rouge Parish

    Mayor Kip Holden declared May 6, 2014, as Brandy Gabel Day

    Treasurer for the non-profit Circus Louisiana

    Does costumes and makeup for Bayou Cirque productions

    I have painted murals for the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge and can be seen on the outer wall of GymFit in Baton Rouge