363: Fontana Di Vino - Meet Chef Scott Leibfried and Robert Maynard

Jeff welcomes restaurateur Robert Maynard, and Chef Scott Liebfried - the team behind Fontana de Vino in downtown Davidson.Scott shares how his experience with the Four Seasons and California cuisine shaped his approach to hospitality and concept creation.Robert and Scott unveil Fontana de Vino - an Italian-forward, steak-friendly concept blending “old world meets new” with an approachable vibe. Expect hand-cut, house-made pastas, prime steaks, and lively table-side activations - including a communal polenta pour inspired by Tuscan family gatherings. The wine program is rooted in Italy’s regions.They also discuss affordability by design, staff comfort and service, and why they prefer a buzzing dining room to hushed “fine dining.” Set inside Davidson’s historic former ice house at 416 S. Main Street, the build-out journey was long - and full of lessons - but the mission is simple: create a place where families and friends gather, feel seen, and leave happier than when they arrived.Listeners will hear candid talk on reviews, margins, and resilience - and why community sits at the heart of hospitality. Fontana de Vino is aiming to open by the end of November.Fontana Di Vino---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Lake Norman’s #1 Podcast & Email NewsletterThe Best of LKNhttps://thebestoflkn.com/Hosted by:Jeff Hammwww.lknreal.comSupport the show