About Brett Corrieri

MAFIAoZA's — Corporate Chef and Catering Director
Corrieri's Formaggeria — Proprietor
Vinea Wine & Spirits — Proprietor

Brett Corrieri brings a solid culinary portfolio to the table in his multi-pronged role at three of Nashville, TN's most frequented businesses: MAFIAoZA's, Music City's very popular, classic Italian restaurant; Corrieri's Formaggeria, an authentic, European-style cheese and specialty store; and, Vinea Wine & Spirits, viewed by locals as the city’s premium resource for unique and specialty wines and liqueurs.

Corrieri, a native of Maine, began his culinary career by owning and operating The Owl's Nest Coffeehouse in Nashville, before setting off for Rhode Island's prestigious Johnson & Wales University. Following graduation, he embarked upon his apprenticeship at the renowned four-star Hotel Metropole in Brussels, Belgium. Upon his return to the states, Corrieri soon became a player on the Nashville food scene by serving as owner/operator of his own catering company, Bellissima Catering.

Corrieri's talents did not go unnoticed; he next was offered by the MAFIAoZA's team of Lars Kopperud and Michael Dolan the restaurant's key slot of Corporate Chef and Catering Director. In this role, he continues his commitment to using the freshest ingredients and produce for his innovative, flavorful menu options, as well as the authentic Italian cured meats, cheeses and sauces that fans of MAFIAoZA's have come to expect.

Corrieri went on in October 2005 to successfully launch what rapidly became another Nashville favorite, Corrieri's Formaggeria, where he serves as Proprietor. Soon afterward, seeing the opportunity to offer an impressive array of top-tier wines to a Nashville audience growing increasingly interested in the wine world, Corrieri once again assumed the Proprietorship role when he launched Nashville's Vinea Wine & Spirits in November 2006.

Corrieri is at work on an upcoming book. Co-written with Gannett News Service columnist Barb Ford, and his business partner Lars Kopperud, Never Dine Alone Again will offer advice to young professionals on ways to entertain with panache, and how to eat healthily and well.

Corrieri lives in Nashville with his most important food critics: wife, Bethany, and son, Calvin.