Al Forno

Al Forno is a restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island, by husband and wife Johanne Killeen and George Germon in 1980. They call their food "Cucina Simpatica: Robust Trattoria Cooking".

Background
They are known as the birthplace of grilled pizza.

Killeen and Germon were artists looking for a way to supplement their income when they opened the restaurant.

The couple won a James Beard Foundation Award in 1993 for being the best chefs in the Northeast, and Al Forno was named the best casual restaurant in the world in 1994 by the International Herald Tribune. the International Herald Tribune named Al Forno the Worlds Best Restaurant for casual dining.

Their Apple Tart was featured on The Best Thing I Ever Ate.

Legacy
Alumni of their kitchen include Ken Oringer,Loren Falsone, Eric Moshier and Cassie Piuma.