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He also worked in several other restaurants across the country. Hungry for
more, he put in numerous stages at Michelin-Starred restaurants across the
globe; including Sergio Herman’s 2-Michelin-Star Pure-C in The Netherlands and
2-Michelin-Star The Jane in Belgium.
From there he travelled throughout Europe, touching France, The UK, Italy, and
Spain where he was exposed to various cultures and cuisines, refined his
technique, and forged his own unique signature and style. Robbie landed back
in New York City in 2015, joining 2-Michelin-Star The Modern.
Felice was able to transform the lessons and experiences he learned from an
early point in his career into his own culinary success. In 2016, at just 26
years of age, Felice and his father decided to open their first restaurant
together, birthing Viaggio Ristorante in Wayne, New Jersey.
In his pursuit of authenticity, Felice unveiled a restaurant true to his
cooking philosophy— locally sourced ingredients used to create traditional
Italian fare with a modern touch. Viaggio earned him a spot on NJ Monthly’s 30
Best Restaurants in New Jersey, NJ Monthly’s Talent on the Rise, The Record’s
17 People to Watch in 2017, and two 3 ½ star reviews from both The Record, and
New Jersey’s largest publication, The Star Ledger.
A multitude of accolades paved the way for Robbie to open his second
restaurant, Osteria Crescendo in 2019 at just 28 years old where he
specializes in large scale “for the table” entrees, and Italian street food at
its bar. After five short months, Osteria Crescendo joined Viaggio with a spot
on NJ Monthly’s 30 Best Restaurants in New Jersey, making him one of two chefs
in the state to have two spots on the list.
Osteria Crescendo brought Felice a glowing review from North Jersey Media Head
Food Editor, Esther Davidowitz, where she referred to him as a “Culinary
Superstar”. Multiple James Beard House appearances a, including a solo dinner
on August 19th, 2019 as well as a James Beard award nomination for “Rising
Star” category with the nations best Chef’s under the age of 30.
A nomination for Eater Young Guns 2020, being named New Jersey’s Industry Chef
of the Year, and finally receiving recognition as one of the most important
people of the past decade in the New Jersey restaurant scene by
northjersey.com. His food is described as taking modern spins on the classics,
and it has done anything but fail to date. Felice keeps a strong social media
presence, and continues to use everything he has been taught to his own
advantages.
Never settling for the minimum has been his career outline thus far, and his
strive to be the best he can be has cemented him as one of the great chefs in
not just New Jersey, but the entire country.