Tano + Gina Williams

OWNERS

My passion for creating food that invokes special feelings and my wife’s love of serving others are a perfect combination! We are privileged to be surrounded by amazing and crazy talented people that help us bring those experiences to our guests.

Owners

TANO & GINA

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Brooke Hendrix

ASST. GENERAL MANAGER

A few years ago, I started my journey with Tano Bistro as a busser in Loveland. I was given the opportunity to transfer to Hamilton, and help open and continue to grow. My passion for the hospitality industry blossomed, as I progressed through a variety of positions with Tano’s. The core values that Tano and Gina instilled in all of us, helped inspire me to cultivate and maintain a positive culture within our family. I’m proud to be a part of the Bistro, as it is a pivotal component of the Hamilton community’s advancements.

Asst. General Manager

BROOKE

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Tyler McCleary

DIRECTOR, RESTAURANT OPERATIONS

At the age of 22 I was given an opportunity to leave the city of Cincinnati and begin what would be a 5 year trip across the country to help manage, open and fix restaurants. Through the years of learning the restaurant industry and traveling the country, I met and got to know a great friend, David Miller. When David told me about this great opportunity, to be a part of something extraordinary in his hometown of Loveland, it was clear that it was an opportunity of a lifetime.

Director

TYLER

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Cristine Muckenfuhs

HEAD PASTRY CHEF

Inspired by my Grandmother, I come from a family that loves to cook and eat. I made the big move from the Philippines to the U.S where I met my husband and had two beautiful kids. I used my enthusiasm to work my way up in the industry starting at one of the busiest restaurants in downtown Cincinnati. With experience at the world-renowned Torrey Pines Golf Course in California and serving as the Bakery Assistant Manager for an International Market, I am now one of the newest members of the Tano family as their head Pastry Chef.

Head Pastry Chef

CHRISTINE

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Shannon Defazio

GENERAL MANAGER

After over 10 years of corporate restaurant experience, primarily in the Greater Cincinnati area, I had the unique and amazing opportunity to live and work in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. In the 5 years that my family and I were there, I was the General Manager of one of the most popular, tourist brunch spots in Amsterdam. Through the experiences of living abroad in a large city paired with my corporate past, I was able to gain an immense and diverse education in the hospitality industry, which led me to this Loveland staple, Tano Bistro. 

General Manager

SHANNON

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Avery Blair

CULINARY OPERATIONS

I was first inspired to cook when I was very young, by watching my Grandmother make biscuits on sunday mornings. I knew then, that I would be a Chef.

I am "French Trained", and I have 20 plus years of experience in the Culinary industry. I have also worked in one of the longest running 5 star restaurants in America. As a loving Husband and Father of two, it is my destiny to be the strong leader that I am. I previously worked for Tano Williams years ago in a different concept. The lessons I've learned from him, and the relationships that were made, have helped my career blossom, and I am grateful to be a part of the team.

Culinary Operations

AVERY

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Deonna & Lauren

LEAD BARTENDERS

HOUSE MIXOLOGISTS

House Mixologists

Deonna & Lauren

Lisa Mikula

CATERING SALES & EVENT COORDINATOR

Catering Sales + Event Coordinator

Lisa Mikula

At the age of 18, I began working for the 14th largest restaurant for volume in the U.S.  I started as a hostess and quickly moved up to the position of event manager, where I stayed for 32 years. Covid hit in 2021, and I found myself back in my hometown of Loveland, where I was born and raised. I thought about getting out of the restaurant business, but I knew it was my passion to work with customers and make sure that their special event is one that they will always remember.  I am now part of Team Tano and feel honored & blessed to be able to do what I love every day. 

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