Ralph Acquaviva

Ralph Acquaviva’s passion for quality homemade food and hand-crafted wine led him into culinary school and a career in hospitality. Ralph received an Associates degree in Culinary Arts from Hudson County College and completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality Business Management from New Jersey City University.

His initial skills were developed in the fast-paced kitchen at the Short Hills Hilton in Short Hills. In 2002, he opened up Delicious Heights, a small delicatessen in Berkeley Heights. Five years later he opened up his first full-service restaurant bar and grill (also named Delicious Heights in Berkeley Heights). Today he is the part-owner of three successful restaurants and two sophisticated banquet venues.