Camille A. Parker
Executive Chef

March 2003 Graduate
     Art Institute of Philadelphia
     School of Culinary Arts
     Outstanding Achievement Award
December 2001 Graduate
     American University of Rome
     Italian Studies, Art History & Language
Nani's Cucina Italiana, in house since 1990

Camille is welcomed for her experience of growing up at Nani's (she was 11 when Nani's was opened), living & eating in Sicily for six months after graduating from Jackson Hole High School, living & eating in Rome for three years during her undergraduate, and her love and understanding of Italian Cuisine & Culture.

Camille is our authenticity expert. She researches & prepares a classic menu four times per year and is responsible for educating the Chef staff in preparation and cooking methods of each dish, and stays in touch with kitchen reality by doing her favorite thing...cooking on the line.

After spending more than seven years as Head Chef and working side by side with several of Nani's chefs including Head Chef, Daniel Luna, October 2009 brought the opportunity for Camille to fulfill an adult-life dream of working with a high profile restaurant group in NYC. Her 'day job' of enjoying city life balances with her love for Nani's. Throughout the nine month experience Camille continued to oversee the menus, production and general kitchen operations at Nani's, visiting now and then, and always in telephone contact with the kitchen manager and head chef. Now back in Nani's kitchen, Camille is refreshed and enjoying cooking for her favorite foodies, Nani's regulars and Jackson visitors. You may contact Camille at camille@nanis.com.


Daniel Luna
Capocuoco della Cucina
Daniel has been in Nani's kitchen since 2003, working his way up through the ranks as many chefs have found their way into the exciting and heart-pumping kitchen. It was quite obvious from the beginning that Chef Luna was more than interested in learning Italian cuisine. Quickly he became Camille's 'go to' man and absorbed concepts and techniques and delicate flavor balances and profiles as they were offered. Since the Spring of 2008 Daniel has shown his determination and strength by taking on more responsibility in Nani's kitchen while attending Central Wyoming College School of Culinary Arts. In December 2010 Daniel will graduate with a well-deserved diploma as well as our amazement and pride at his continued accomplishments. Taste trips to Italy are next on his educational horizons. You may contact Daniel at chef@nanis.com.

Ezequiel Correa
Kitchen Manager
In these days of the 'Great Recession' Zeke has been the pivot point in giving Nani's the opportunity to survive and thrive in such a tough economy. Making sure the kitchen runs smoothly and coordinates well with the front of the house is no small job in any restaurant. Interested in working in Nani's Cucina (Kitchen)? You may contact Zeke at kitchen@nanis.com.


Jeff Russell
General Manager & Wine Professional
We aren't sure if there is anyone on this planet who enjoys the restaurant business as much as Jeff Russell. You will find him EVERYWHERE at Nani's...from greeting you at the time you enter, helping you with your wine selection if you'd like, checking on your satisfaction with your dinner, entertaining you with his extensive wine and food knowledge, and then wishing you a 'good night' upon your exit. Nani's is certainly appreciative of his willingness to invest his high energy, great sense of humor, and intelligence with our guests. If you like to 'talk wine', grab Jeff and fasten your seat belt! Interested in working as one of Nani's Front of the House staff or have a question or wine suggestion? You may contact Jeff at gm@nanis.com.

Carol Mortillaro Parker
Padrona della Casa
It is a rare opportunity that a person is able to work, love, play, encourage, educate, mother, socialize and entertain all the while enjoying every minute of the many opportunities their 'job' presents. I feel truly blessed by the thousands of local and regular customers I have met at Nani's as well as those who have just stopped in once on their way through this amazingly gorgeous part of the United States of America. And, I would be remiss not to mention the (by now) hundreds of young people Nani's has been so fortunate to employ, giving a 'valley start' to so many. Not just a few of Nani's former employees continue to live and work in the valley, and often I have the awesome pleasure of seeing them develop into husbands and wives, Daddys and Mommies, managers or developers of local businesses. Whether customers or employees I get to see them at the grocery or the Farmers' Market or hiking or at my favorite hang outs. Often they visit Jackson, dropping in for a hug and a nice bowl of pasta. Even though I know so many people have enjoyed Nani's over the years, I can't help but feel I have been the biggest winner here...the giving and receiving are a little mixed up for me now. And, I must come back to this one thing, appreciation and gratitude as Nani's is truly the Desire of my Heart...in so many ways. You may contact me at carol@nanis.com.