
Our People
It’s all about the people!
Smith & Wollensky is led by a tenured team of hospitality professionals and industry pioneers passionate about providing world-class service and high-quality food and beverage, with a commitment to sustainability and best-practices from farm to trailer throughout the supply chain. Smith & Wollensky believes the future of hospitality lies in a time-honored commitment to quality, integrity, and hospitality in everything they do.
Key Executives

Kim Dinsmoore
Executive Vice President of Operations
Kim’s world-wide new-store-opening leadership and attention to detail across the entire guest experience directs all HR and operations policies with a people-first approach and bottom-line execution – while keeping the focus on quality and hospitality.
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Nathan Evans
Brand President / Smith & Wollensky
Smith & Wollensky appointed Nathan Evans to lead the S&W venture in London, in 2015. Nathan has been a key component in developing the Smith & Wollensky formula internationally without diluting what has made it much-loved Stateside. Today Nathan leads the Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group here in the US as Brand President, as we position the brand for more growth.
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Christian Gianaris
National Beverage Director
Christian Gianaris uses his creativity and extensive knowledge of wine and spirits in his role as National Beverage Director at Smith & Wollensky. His passion for mixology, shared experiences, creating new opportunities with partners, and educating teams on elevating the guest experience has translated into a 30-year career in the food & beverage industry.
Managing Partners

Regina Arendt
Managing Partner – S&W - Chicago
Regina joined Smith & Wollensky as a manager at the Chicago location 23 years ago. She was quickly promoted to Assistant General Manager and was an integral part to new store openings during that time. She was asked to take the leadership role of General Manager in 2009 and has been a Managing Partner for the last 4 years.
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David Cicciarella
Managing Partner - S&W Greater Boston Area
A life-long hospitality professional, Dave has led several Boston-area brands before joining Smith & Wollensky in 2018. Dave oversees Greater Boston and leads operations for the Wellesley, Burlington and Atlantic Wharf locations.
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Henry Delgado
Managing Partner – S&W - Miami Beach
The consummate hospitality professional, Henry’s journey with Smith & Wollensky began 23 years ago. He has led the Miami Beach business for over 14 years, becoming General Manager in 2007 and Managing Partner in 2016. Henry is the past President of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association in addition to his many other affiliations with Miami institutions and charities.

Matthew Griffith
Managing Partner - S&W - Las Vegas
Matt spent 14 years with Smith & Wollensky Las Vegas as a manager and ultimately, General Manager. In 2019, Matt returned as Managing Partner, driving the new restaurant opening and ongoing leadership of our new Las Vegas location at the Grand Canal Shoppes in the Venetian Resort.
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