Guy Cannata, Ortygia

Name: Gaetano "Guy" Cannata.

Title: Owner/Executive Chef.

Restaurant: , 1418 13^th  St. W.; 941-741-8646; guy@ortygiarestaurant.com; ortygiarestaurant.com

Hours: Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Reservations highly recommended

Specialty: Sicilian/French fusion dishes such as artichoke tart and mushroom paté.

How long have you been cooking?: All my life.

Do you cook at home?: Rarely, since my restaurant opened. Any single women out there who would like to cook for me, please invite me to dinner. I am off on Sundays!

What is your favorite comfort food? Pasta and nachos.

Other than your restaurant, where else do you like to eat in Bradenton? ,   and .

A message from Guy: More than 50 percent of my menu is vegetarian. I am attempting to inform the public that Sicilian food is not all pasta and cheese. Although that type of food is awesome if done properly, such as at Ferraro's, I like to have my clientele eat foods that they never imagined would be remotely Sicilian.

Other information: Most of my food is is bought locally when possible. I support local growers, restaurants and retail stores whenever I can. I have worked in all types of restaurants on and off for most of my life. Although I was an licensed massage therapist for over 20 years and an early childhood educator, food has always been my passion. For me, this place is magical. It is a dream come true, which make me a very thankful and fortunate person. Think about it, how many people get to live their dream?