THE HISTORY
Making Raving Fans Hospitality was created in 2020, but was initially comprised of restaurants that have been serving high-quality food and drink in the Baton Rouge area for many years. The hospitality group was formed when Chef Peter Sclafani and Kiva Guidroz came together as 50/50 equity partners, bringing their decades of experience under one name. Together, the team continues to push the envelope of Baton Rouge’s culinary culture.
THE VISION
When Making Raving Fans Hospitality Group was formed, the team set a goal to grow the restaurant group to 10 total establishments by the year 2028.
THE PARTNERS
Peter Sclafani
Peter is a third-generation chef from New Orleans and is widely regarded as one of Louisiana’s finest and most innovative chefs.
Louisiana Restaurant Association’s Restauranteur of the Year, 2010 & 2011
Former co-owner and Executive Chef of Ruffino’sCo-owner of Phil’s Oyster Bar
Founding Partner of Making Raving Fans Hospitality Group
Kiva Guidroz
Kiva has decades of experience in the hospitality industry under his belt, gaining an early start by working with his father, Ken Guidroz, for many years before opening Portobello’s Grill in 1996.
Founded Portobello’s Grill in 1996
Opened spin-off restaurant, P-Beau’s Quality Food & Drink, in 2016
Founding Partner of Making Raving Fans Hospitality Group
OUR RESTAURANTS
PORTOBELLO’S GRILL
EST. 1996
Portobello’s Grill is one of Baton Rouge’s premier Italian restaurants, placing an emphasis on outstanding management, service, and culinary experience.
P-BEAU’S
EST. 2016
P-Beau’s serves quality Southern comfort food with unique diversity and provides a comfortable and casual “neighborhood hangout” environment.
SOLOU
EST. 2021
SoLou Patio Restaurant Bar is the first Making Raving Fans restaurant established under the group’s two partners, offering Louisiana-inspired comfort food and cocktails with a refined twist.
