Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Salfenmoser as the new General Manager of its Clifton, NJ location. Salfenmoser, a seasoned hospitality professional with a passion for fine wines, exceptional cuisine, and world-class service, joins the Spuntino family, bringing with him a wealth of experience from his previous roles in renowned New York and New Jersey establishments.
Tim Doherty, CEO of Doherty Enterprises, which owns both the Clifton, NJ and Westbury, NY Spuntino locations, expressed his enthusiasm about Salfenmoser’s appointment. “We are thrilled to welcome Richard to the Spuntino team. His extensive background in the food and beverage industry, coupled with his dedication to providing outstanding hospitality, aligns perfectly with our mission to offer our guests a unique and memorable dining experience.”
Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas, an original and unique specialty restaurant by Doherty Enterprises, is celebrated for its thoughtfully curated wine list and expansive Italian small plate menu. The restaurant emphasizes fresh and local ingredients to reflect the best of what the region has to offer. It also offers the area’s best wine program featuring over 400 acclaimed selections from international top producers and regions.
Richard Salfenmoser is no stranger to the world of fine dining and exceptional service. Having traveled extensively and dedicated decades to leading front-of-house teams in several popular restaurants, his most recent role was as Food and Beverage Director for Vintage Spirits. At Spuntino, Salfenmoser is committed to fostering genuine relationships with both the staff and the guests, ensuring that every visit to Spuntino is marked by outstanding hospitality and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
“I am incredibly excited to join Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas and to work with such a talented team,” said Salfenmoser. “My goal is to continue building on the restaurant’s strong foundation, enhancing the guest experience through meticulous attention to detail, and ensuring that every patron leaves with a lasting impression of our dedication to quality and service.”
In his personal time, Salfenmoser enjoys hiking, which provides him with the inspiration and energy to pursue his passion for hospitality. He looks forward to bringing his enthusiasm and expertise to Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas in Clifton, NJ.
For more information about Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas, please visit www.spuntinowinebar.com.
About Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas:
Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas offers a world-class international wine selection paired with an expansive Italian small-plate menu. With locations in Clifton, NJ, and Garden City, NY, Spuntino is dedicated to introducing guests to fresh, new Italian flavors using the best local and seasonal ingredients.
About Doherty Enterprises, Inc.
Established in 1985, Doherty Enterprises owns and operates more than 160 restaurants in New York and New Jersey, including five restaurant concepts: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Panera Bread, Chevys Fresh Mex and its own concepts, The Shannon Rose Irish Pub and Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas. In addition, Doherty Enterprises is also a franchisee of Sola Salon Studios with 13 locations in Staten Island and New Jersey.
Doherty Enterprises is ranked 25th in Top 200 Franchisees in the United States by Restaurant Finance Monitor, is recognized as the 77th largest Foodservice revenue company in the United States by Nation’s Restaurant News, the 73rd largest privately held business in the New York Metro area by Crain’s Business, and 34th largest privately held company in New Jersey by NJBIZ.
The Doherty vision is to be the “Best Food Service Company in the Communities We Serve” and its mission is to “Wow Every Guest Every Time, Wow our People, Wow Our Communities and Wow Our Suppliers.” Doherty Enterprises has also been lending a helping hand to team members and their immediate families when financially burdened through the WOW a Friend Foundation. To date, the foundation has assisted more than 4,00 people and donated over $5.3 million directly back to those in need. (www.DohertyInc.com).
