Founder
Donna Lennard
Co-Founder and Owner, Il Buco al Mare
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i. Biography
Donna Lennard is a restaurateur and business owner who operates multiple dining establishments, including Il Buco al Mare in Amagansett, New York. She opened Il Buco in New York City in 1994 and later expanded the brand with Il Buco Alimentari & Vineria and Bottega Il Buco. Earlier in her career, she worked as a server at Chanterelle in New York City.
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When did Donna Lennard open the original Il Buco?
Donna Lennard co-founded and opened Il Buco in New York City in 1994.
What venues does Donna Lennard own outside of New York City?
She owns Il Buco al Mare in Amagansett, New York, and Bottega Il Buco in Santa Gertrudis, Spain.
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