600 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine HOSPITALITY AND LEISURE Inspired by a passion for Italian cuisine, Enza Pilla has distinguished herself as a co-owner of Nonna Maria’s Italian Deli & Market, which she manages alongside her husband, Richard. Based in Mint Hill, North Carolina, and named in honor of Ms. Pilla’s late mother, Nonna Maria’s offers authentic food and goods imported from the Colle Sannita and Rieno communes of Italy. Ms. Pilla and her husband were initially motivated to open a restaurant after relocating from New York to North Carolina, where they were struck by a scarcity of strong food options — especially Italian cuisine. Drawing on their love of food and entrepreneurial spirit, they established Nonna Maria’s in 2022. Since its opening, Nonna Maria’s has been featured prominently by the Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly publication, where it was voted as the number one sandwich shop in the area in 2023. Likewise, the deli was lauded with a certificate of excellence from Italy during the same year. Attributing her success to the strong work ethic she inherited from her parents, Ms. Pilla aims to continue providing her customers with the exceptional products and delicious food they’ve come to adore. Millennium Magazine Featured Listee CO-OWNER Nonna Maria’s Italian Deli & Market Mint Hill, NC Adriana Salazar is a restauranteur and entrepreneur who has brought fresh Mexican food made from scratch to diners in Scottsdale, Arizona, as the owner of Habaneros Mexican Grill & Cantina. Inspired by her background in managing nutrition for an assisted living facility and her late husband’s passion for cooking, Habaneros Mexican Grill & Cantina has served a unique and seasonal take on Mexican food for more than seven years. Ms. Salazar oversees all aspects of the restaurant’s operations, including menu planning, management and financial functions, in addition to working in the kitchen. Accounting for her success, she credits her achievements to her dedicated work ethic and commitment to building a family business for her children. She hopes to expand to a second location and a food truck in the coming years. Ms. Salazar emphasizes the need for a strong vision and core values when running a company. Looking to the future, she is particularly excited to continue growing her company’s reach while pivoting into executive leadership and strategy. OWNER Habaneros Mexican Grill & Cantina Scottsdale, AZ ADRIANA SALAZAR ENZA PILLA
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