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A Quickie with Marco Calenzo

Don't ask him for truffles

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Erin Michelle Newberg
Jun 11, 2025
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Relocating from London where Marco Calenzo spent nine years working in renowned kitchens across the pond, he moved to Miami with a gut feeling and in search of a dream. He knew this opportunity was right up his alley shortly after he first interviewed with the Four Seasons Surf Club’s beloved GM Daniela Trovato. “I felt a strong connection and as a Chef, when you find a relationship like that - one where you speak the same language, it makes an impact,” he says.

He’s been putting out the best-of-the-best at Lido and across the rest of the property ever since. Dig deep with us into the personal and professional life of Marco Calenzo, the 43-year-old culinary master who is reshaping and redefining Miami’s culinary landscape.

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Name: Marco Calenzo

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