EXECUTIVE TEAM
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Nick Di Donato B.A.Sc. P.Eng. President + CEO For over three decades, Liberty Entertainment Group, led by Nick Di Donato has been redefining Toronto’s restaurant, nightlife and special event experience. As creators of numerous landmark establishments Liberty Entertainment Group has become recognized as one of the most successful and innovative companies in the hospitality and entertainment industry, appreciating a continuous growth and garnering constant media attention. At the heart of this evolving urban development is President and C.E.O., Nick Di Donato. |
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Nadia Di Donato Nadia Di Donato has been part of the Liberty Entertainment Group organization since its inception in 1987. Since then, Ms. Di Donato has worked closely with its developers in creating the individually unique design approaches for each of the Liberty Group venues. Formally trained in visual communications at Ryerson Polytechnic University and as a result of the many years of involvement with the Liberty Group, Ms. Di Donato is able to create synergy between form and function. With particular attention to detail, she has established the Liberty Entertainment Group facilities as the most creatively themed venues in the city. Nadia Di Donato has played an integral role in Liberty Entertainment Group’s portfolio of venues with her unique and innovative approach to design. Nadia’s vision is to create synergy between form and function. She is versatile in her execution combining natural elements with artistry. With particular attention to detail, she has established the Liberty Entertainment Group facilities as the most creatively themed venues in the cities of Toronto and Miami. Recognized as one of the most creative designers in the industry, her impressive roster of properties has garnered her international accolades for her showstopping work.
Nadia was nominated as designer of the year 2023 by UK’s design et al, International Hotel & Property Awards and has received numerous awards and accolades from the prestigious award program:
Nominated 2025 Best Restaurant Design: Blue Bovine – Global and the Americas
Nominated 2024 Best Restaurant Design: DaNico – Global and the Americas
Awarded 2023 Best Restaurant Design: Don Alfonso 1890 – the Americas
2021 Hospitality Designer of the Decade (Shortlisted)
Awarded 2020 Best Restaurant Design: BlueBlood Steakhouse – Americas and Caribbean
BLT Built Design Recognition 2024: Blue Bovine Steak + Sushi House
MUSE Design Awards 2022: Don Alfonso 1890 – Dining of the Year
LIV Hospitality Design Awards Winner 2021:
BlueBlood Steakhouse Interior Design -Historic & Heritage
Don Alfonso 1890 Interior Design – Pop up Bar & Restaurant & Historic & Heritage
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Pat Di Donato Hon H.R.M. Executive Vice President From an early age Pat Di Donato immediately began to set his goals towards the hospitality industry. As an honours graduate in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Mr. Di Donato brings over 30 years of hospitality experience to the Liberty Entertainment Group. As a co-founder of the company, Mr. Di Donato is a dynamic member of the ever-expanding team and continues to successfully develop and manage the food and hospitality aspect of the business. |
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Michael Ewing Executive Corporate Chef Vice President of Operations Michael Ewing, a twenty-five year veteran of the culinary art industry, began a classical apprenticeship at Westin Hotels at the tender age of 15. Working throughout the city in many of Toronto’s top restaurants and catering companies, Mr. Ewing draws upon his many years of culinary expertise and artistry for his role of Executive Corporate Chef for the Liberty Entertainment Group. Mr. Ewing oversees food preparation and presentation for over four hundred events annually and manages a kitchen staff of nearly three hundred. |
EXECUTIVE TEAM
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Nick Di Donato B.A.Sc. P.Eng. For over three decades, Liberty Entertainment Group, led by Nick Di Donato has been redefining Toronto’s restaurant, nightlife and special event experience. As creators of numerous landmark establishments Liberty Entertainment Group has become recognized as one of the most successful and innovative companies in the hospitality and entertainment industry, appreciating a continuous growth and garnering constant media attention. At the heart of this evolving urban development is President and C.E.O., Nick Di Donato. |
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Nadia Di Donato Vice President / Creative Director Nadia Di Donato has been part of the Liberty Entertainment Group organization since its inception in 1987. Since then, Ms. Di Donato has worked closely with its developers in creating the individually unique design approaches for each of the Liberty Group venues. Formally trained in visual communications at Ryerson Polytechnic University and as a result of the many years of involvement with the Liberty Group, Ms. Di Donato is able to create synergy between form and function. With particular attention to detail, she has established the Liberty Entertainment Group facilities as the most creatively themed venues in the city. |
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Pat Di Donato Hon H.R.M. From an early age Pat Di Donato immediately began to set his goals towards the hospitality industry. As an honours graduate in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Mr. Di Donato brings over 30 years of hospitality experience to the Liberty Entertainment Group. As a co-founder of the company, Mr. Di Donato is a dynamic member of the ever-expanding team and continues to successfully develop and manage the food and hospitality aspect of the business. |
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Michael Ewing Michael Ewing, a twenty-five year veteran of the culinary art industry, began a classical apprenticeship at Westin Hotels at the tender age of 15. Working throughout the city in many of Toronto’s top restaurants and catering companies, Mr. Ewing draws upon his many years of culinary expertise and artistry for his role of Executive Corporate Chef for the Liberty Entertainment Group. Mr. Ewing oversees food preparation and presentation for over four hundred events annually and manages a kitchen staff of nearly three hundred. |
EXECUTIVE TEAM
Nick Di Donato
B.A.Sc. P.Eng.
President + CEO
For over three decades, Liberty Entertainment Group, led by Nick Di Donato has been redefining Toronto’s restaurant, nightlife and special event experience. As creators of numerous landmark establishments Liberty Entertainment Group has become recognized as one of the most successful and innovative companies in the hospitality and entertainment industry, appreciating a continuous growth and garnering constant media attention. At the heart of this evolving urban development is President and C.E.O., Nick Di Donato.
Nadia Di Donato
Vice President / Creative Director
Nadia Di Donato has been part of the Liberty Entertainment Group organization since its inception in 1987. Since then, Ms. Di Donato has worked closely with its developers in creating the individually unique design approaches for each of the Liberty Group venues. Formally trained in visual communications at Ryerson Polytechnic University and as a result of the many years of involvement with the Liberty Group, Ms. Di Donato is able to create synergy between form and function. With particular attention to detail, she has established the Liberty Entertainment Group facilities as the most creatively themed venues in the city.
Pat Di Donato
Hon H.R.M.
Executive Vice President
From an early age Pat Di Donato immediately began to set his goals towards the hospitality industry. As an honours graduate in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Mr. Di Donato brings over 30 years of hospitality experience to the Liberty Entertainment Group. As a co-founder of the company, Mr. Di Donato is a dynamic member of the ever-expanding team and continues to successfully develop and manage the food and hospitality aspect of the business.
Michael Ewing
Executive Corporate Chef
Vice President of Operations
Michael Ewing, a twenty-five year veteran of the culinary art industry, began a classical apprenticeship at Westin Hotels at the tender age of 15.Working throughout the city in many of Toronto’s top restaurants and catering companies, Mr. Ewing draws upon his many years of culinary expertise and artistry for his role of Executive Corporate Chef for the Liberty Entertainment Group. Mr. Ewing oversees food preparation and presentation for over four hundred events annually and manages a kitchen staff of nearly three hundred.