A culinary storyteller and celebrated custodian of Italian tradition, Evan Funke brings the vibrant flavors of Italian cuisine to life. The two-time James Beard-nominated chef is a master of the old world techniques of handmade pasta. Widely known for his dedication to seasonality, warm hospitality, and reverence for the deep-rooted culinary traditions of Italy, he brings more than two decades of excellence to all of his restaurants — Funke in Beverly Hills; Mother Wolf in Hollywood and Las Vegas; Felix in Venice Beach; Tre Dita in Chicago; and the forthcoming Mother Wolf in Miami, slated to open Fall 2024. Funke is also the author of the critically acclaimed cookbook American Sfoglino and the subject of the feature-length documentary film titled Funke, which recounts his journey as a chef through to the opening of his first restaurant.