It was Simone's dream to take Cortona's Italian Cuisine & Wine Bars' name sake, Cortona Italy, a small town tucked into the hills of Tuscany, and bring it's simple rich flavors to the states. Simone Lucarini, co-owner, was born and raised in this Etruscan era town and came to live in the United States in 2015 were he met his partner and wife, Elizabeth Lucarini.  He brings to the restaurant; his cooking experience, working as a cook helping open several restaurants around the world, including France, West Bank, and upper New York State to name a few. He earned his sommelier certification at A.I.S. Associazione Italiana Sommeliers.  What he truely bring to Cortona's is the Italian experience; eat, drink, laugh... repeat