Scibelli was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, and attended Suffield Academy in Connecticut. When it came time to choose a college, his counselor suggested Wake Forest as an academically strong, close-knit option.
An avid golfer, Scibelli received an invitation to attend a summer golf camp at Wake Forest, an opportunity that would ultimately shape his future.
“From the day I stepped on campus, it just felt right,” Scibelli noted. “The people, the environment, it was everything I was looking for.”
It was then that Scibelli realized his connection to the campus and the community surrounding the Old Gold and Black. The friendships he formed and the experiences he gained made his decision feel effortless and lasting.
Initially pursuing a JD/MBA program, Scibelli soon discovered his passion for business outweighed his interest in law. After earning his MBA from Wake Forest, his consulting career took him to Tampa and eventually back to Charlotte. Still, something was missing.
“I got to a point where I had to figure out what I really wanted to do,” he admitted. “I love the book Wishcraft. It advises you to ‘do what you love.’ I love food, and I kept coming back to it.”
Do what you love. For Scibelli, that idea became a blueprint. Food has always been about more than what was on the plate. It is about connection, tradition and identity. For Scibelli, a meal is never just a meal; it’s where stories are shared, relationships are built and moments turn into memories that last far longer than the last bite. Influenced by family traditions, travels and shared meals, he understood early on that food brings people together, sparks conversation and creates lasting memories. These beliefs would go on to define his approach to both business and hospitality.
With that mindset, Scibelli opened his first restaurant in Charlotte, Mama Ricotta’s. The early days weren’t easy. Business was slow at…
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