Fabio Viviani has kept busy since his run on Top Chef. While the fan-favorite contestant of the cooking competition’s fifth season didn’t take home the top prize (he came in fourth), his post-show career could certainly be considered a winner. He has since launched a long list of successful restaurants, including fine-dining establishments, airport-based eateries, casino restaurants, and quick-casual locations all across the U.S.
Early last year, the Italian-born chef debuted his latest culinary venture: JARS by Fabio Viviani, a quick-serve restaurant concept that centers on desserts made to order with cakes, cookies, creams, custards, and other sweet ingredients. Each single-serve treat is served in a clear jar, the better to see the tempting ingredients layered inside. Viviani explains the idea for JARS came during the pandemic, as the world saw the restaurant industry struggle with a whole host of challenges.