Chef Luciano Del Signore, a renowned restauranteur from Oakland County, Michigan, is best known for Bacco Ristorante (closed), Bigalora Wood Fired Cucina, and Casa Pernoi.
His businesses champion sustainable agriculture, community connection, and biodynamic principles—sourcing locally, reducing waste, and fostering partnerships with Michigan farmers. Through authentic Italian cuisine and eco-conscious practices, Del Signore cultivates not just exceptional dining experiences, but a deeper, shared commitment to nourishing people and the planet.
From a biodynamic perspective, installing a honeybee colony on Del Signore’s property in Bloomfield Hills, MI, was exciting due to fertile suburban gardens and state and local laws imposing minimal restrictions. The main challenge included limited forage diversity, high property density, and potential neighbor concerns about stings or aesthetics in the community. Del Signore has plans to install a biodynamic edible and native garden come 2026 to benefit both the kitchen and the pollinators!
