Meet the Fire Behind the Flavor

Chef Dave

Chef Dave brings years of culinary experience and a deep love for traditional wood-fired techniques to Giannos. His approach is simple: respect the ingredients, master the fire, and never cut corners on flavor.

From hand-stretching dough to managing the perfect oven temperature, Chef Dave treats every event like a personal dinner party — where every guest matters and every bite should be memorable.

Dave has had the unique opportunity to see 16 years' worth of growth in the city. High Point and the entire Triad area is becoming more of a destination, which further inspires local businesses like Giannos to stay and deepen their roots in the community. “I'm so encouraged to see a lot more traffic and activity downtown because that positively affects the whole city,” Dave shares, “Rising tides lift all boats.”

In his role as President of the Visit High Point board, Dave truly demonstrates dedication to a culture centered around hospitality. “I really do believe that most of the change in this town will be done through the small independent business owners,” he says, “because when we all work together, I think that’s when we can create something really special for the city.”

Giannos partners with and caters for High Point University, High Point Market, local public schools and other organizations in the area. They also work with non-profits like the Boys and Girls Club and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Dave has even allowed the restaurant to be used as a meeting place for local organizations.

“We want to be a part of the community because that’s what we’re passionate about. We love High Point and we love where we're at,” says Dave, “Which is why we're just going to keep working as hard as we can to make everyone feel welcomed and supported.”