His culinary career ironically began more than fifteen years ago in the very kitchen he occupies today. From the late eighties through the mid-nineties, Chef Granata served as an Able Apprentice / Sous Chef to noted Camille's Chef Joseph Lovely. It was during this time that he developed a true passion for classical Italian cooking.

From 1996 until 2002, when he returned to Camille's, Granata was Executive Chef at two very popular Rhode Island restaurants; The Post Office Cafe in East Greenwich and The North End Cafe in North Providence. These two restaurants are part of the seven member Pinelli-Marra Group where Chef Granata held the title of Corporate Executive Chef from 1997 until 2002.

In 2002, Chef Granata returned to Camille's and immediately began to restore this renowned restaurant to its place as one of Rhode Island's elite dining spots. Chef Granata's forte is his proven ability to meld flavor combinations without masking a dish's ingredients. He works closely with his Chef de Cuisine and Manager/Sommelier to create and maintain the restaurant's exceptional luncheon, dinner and customized function menus.

Chef Granata has also been featured on his own popular Rhode Island television show "Top of the Hill at Camille's," as well as on the pages of The Providence Journal and numerous local television programs. He is a member of the Chef's Association of Rhode Island.