29. Anthony Scotto

Great food, exceptional service and heartfelt hospitality have propelled Anthony Scotto’s business empire from their humble beginnings four decades ago in Port Washington to the top of the list of Long Island’s hosts of social events and weddings. With their venues known for their romantic elegance and sophisticated splendor, the Scotto world now encompasses the Inn at Fox Hollow, The Chateau at Carle Place, as well as Chateau Caterers, Fox Hollow Catering and PWP Event Planning Design & Boutique. Soon their red-meat restaurant roster of Rare 650 & Blackstone Steakhouse will be joined with another high-end steakhouse set to open this fall in Smithtown. The Melville Chamber of Commerce and the Gold Coast Bank recently presented Scotto with their 2011 Gold Coast Award in honor of his business leadership and his entrepreneurial spirit. He’s also been recognized for his company’s contributions to the “1 in 9 Breast Cancer Coalition,” Long Island’s Ronald McDonald House, Toys for Tots, and Island Harvest. More than 60,000 people a week have experienced what Anthony Scotto and his brothers have to offer. And that is saying a lot.