Farina's Supper Club

What Farina's Supper Club does

Farina's Supper Club is a private, single-location Italian American restaurant operating at 3311 Pottawattomie Trail in Michigan City, Indiana, within the historic Duneland Beach Inn. The restaurant serves authentic Italian American cuisine across multiple dayparts — dinner service (Wednesday through Sunday), weekend brunch, and Saturday–Sunday breakfast — under the culinary direction of Chef Joseph Farina, whose menu emphasizes imported and local high-quality ingredients. An award-winning wine program curated by certified sommelier Yvonne Farina complements the food offering.

The business extends beyond sit-down dining through several adjacent concepts: a weekend carry-and-go beach bakery sub-brand (Belly Flop) offering donuts, bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and coffee; private event programming including the Bennett Room (up to 20 guests) and semi-private/open dining (up to 60 guests); off-site catering for home and office events with customizable packages and a dedicated Catering Specialist; and digital channels including online ordering via order.online and eGift cards through giftup.app. The technology stack is intentionally minimal, comprising a Wix-based website, standard social media (Instagram and Facebook), and third-party SaaS for commerce — there is no proprietary technology platform.

Farina's Supper Club is part of the broader Victory Restaurant Group founded in 2016 by Chef Joseph Farina and his partners, which also encompasses Victory Italian (Chicago), Victory Tap, Victory Meat and Seafood, Cafe Farina (Michigan City and Valparaiso), and Rocco's Tavern. The company is co-founded and family-operated by Joseph Farina (Co-Founder/Culinary Director) and Yvonne Farina (Founder/Sommelier), with no external institutional investment or private equity backing disclosed. Revenue is generated through traditional restaurant streams — dine-in checks, private event bookings, off-premise catering, bakery sales, and prepaid gift card revenue — serving local residents, visitors, and event hosts in the Michiana region.

Name

Farina's Supper Club

Legal name

Farina's Supper Club

Website

https://farinasupperclub.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Farina's Supper Club is a private Italian American restaurant at the Duneland Beach Inn in Michigan City, Indiana, offering dine-in, brunch, private events, off-site catering, and a weekend beach bakery (Belly Flop), operating under Victory Restaurant Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Italian American Restaurant / Supper Club Dining

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Caterers (722320), Special Food Services (7223)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Supper Clubs & Dinner-Theater Restaurants (THAFACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

All-Day Dining Restaurants (THAFACAJ), Casual Dining Restaurants (THAFACAB), Private Culinary Experiences (Chef’s Table, Home Dining, Market-to-Meal) (THAJALAH)

Keywords

• Italian American dining
• Supper club restaurant
• Private event catering
• Off-site catering services
• Carry-and-go bakery

Headquarters

HQ city

Michigan City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dine-in Restaurant Service: Traditional sit-down restaurant service offering Italian American cuisine including brunch, dinner, and weekend breakfast. Guests can make reservations or walk in for dining experiences.
2. Private Events and Catering: The restaurant accommodates private dining events in the Bennett Room (up to 20 guests), semi-private dining and open dining (up to 60 guests), and off-site catering services for homes and offices. A dedicated Catering Specialist assists with customizable packages.
3. Carry-out and Carry-and-Go (Belly Flop): Weekend breakfast and carry-and-go bakery service offering fresh donuts, bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and coffee drinks for customers to take away.
4. Gift Cards: eGift cards available for purchase online and physical gift cards available at restaurant locations, providing prepaid revenue for future dining experiences.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Farina's Supper Club operates an authentic Italian American restaurant at the Duneland Beach Inn in Michigan City, Indiana, offering sit-down brunch, dinner, and weekend breakfast service alongside a chef-driven menu and sommelier-curated wine program. Beyond dine-in, the restaurant sells private event hosting (Bennett Room up to 20 guests; semi-private/open dining up to 60 guests), off-site catering to homes and offices, online carry-out and delivery orders, and operates a weekend carry-and-go bakery called Belly Flop. Prepaid eGift and physical gift cards serve as an additional transactional offering.

Product overview

Farina's Supper Club operates as a multi-concept hospitality group offering authentic Italian American cuisine. The core offering is the sit-down dinner service at Farina's Supper Club in Michigan City, complemented by weekend brunch (Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 2 pm), the Belly Flop beach bakery concept (Saturday & Sunday 8 am - 3 pm), private dining experiences, and off-site catering services. The group also operates related restaurants including Victory Italian locations in Chicago, Cafe Farina in Michigan City and Valparaiso, and Rocco's Tavern. All concepts are part of the Victory Restaurant Group founded in 2016.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Belly Flop: Weekend carry-and-go bakery offering fresh donuts, bagels, breakfast sandwiches and coffee drinks, located in the heart of Duneland Beach.
• Farina's Catering

Products and services

• Farina's Supper Club Restaurant Dining Authentic Italian American fine dining restaurant offering brunch (Saturday-Sunday 10am-2pm), dinner (Mon, Wed-Thu 4pm-9pm; Fri-Sat 3pm-10pm), and weekend breakfast, with signature dishes by Chef Joe Farina and an award-winning wine program curated by certified sommelier Yvonne Farina. Targeted at local residents and visitors in Michigan City and the broader Michiana community.
• Private Dining & Events Private dining and event hosting at the restaurant, including the Bennett Room (up to 20 guests), semi-private dining, and open dining (up to 60 guests). Targeted at individuals and organizations hosting corporate events, weddings, family celebrations, and private gatherings.
• Farina's Catering Off-site catering services delivering Farina's Italian American cuisine directly to homes or offices, featuring fresh salads, entrees, pastas, and desserts prepared by the chef team. A dedicated Catering Specialist assists with customizable packages. Targeted at event hosts, corporate meetings, family gatherings, and team events in the Michiana region.
• Carry-Out & Online Ordering Online ordering service allowing customers to place orders for pickup and delivery through the order.online platform. Targeted at local customers who want Farina's cuisine at home.
• Farina's Gift Cards (eGift and Physical) Prepaid eGift cards available online and physical gift cards available at restaurant locations, providing prepaid credit for future dining experiences at Farina's. Targeted at gift purchasers and diners seeking a gifting option.
• Belly Flop Carry-and-Go Bakery Weekend carry-and-go beach bakery offering fresh donuts, bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and coffee drinks, operating Saturday and Sunday 8am-3pm at Duneland Beach in Michigan City. Targeted at beach-goers and morning visitors seeking quick, fresh breakfast without sit-down service.

Quantifiable outcome

• Winner of Golden Rasher Award 'Best Bacon Dish' at Chicago's Bacon Fest

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Victory Restaurant GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Farina's Supper Club is operated under the Victory Restaurant Group, founded by Chef Joseph Farina and Yvonne Farina in 2016. The group encompasses multiple restaurant concepts including Victory Tap, Victory Italian (multiple locations), Victory Meat and Seafood, Victory in a Minute, and now Farina's Supper Club in Michigan City at Duneland Beach Inn.
• Cafe FarinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister restaurant concept operated by the same founders in Michigan City, Indiana. Cafe Farina is another dining option within the Farina Group restaurant family, located in Michigan City.
• Cafe Farina ValparaisocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnother affiliated restaurant location in Valparaiso, Indiana, part of the broader Farina Group of restaurants serving the Indiana market.
• Rocco's TavernminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated restaurant concept operated within the Farina Group, mentioned alongside other affiliated restaurants on the Farina's Supper Club website.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cafe Spiaggia: Italian restaurant in Chicago offering authentic regional Italian cuisine with a notable wine program. Comparable to Farina's on chef-driven Italian cooking, premium wine list, and full-service sit-down dining targeting special occasions.
• Cafe Farina (Michigan City): Sister concept under the same Farina Group ownership serving Italian cuisine in Michigan City. Direct peer by brand family, geography, and menu style; cannibalization risk and cross-promotion dynamics make it the most comparable operator to Farina's Supper Club.
• Rocco's Tavern: Another Farina Group concept offering Italian-leaning tavern fare. Comparable to Farina's on ownership, brand family, and target customer in the Indiana/Chicago market, serving as a peer within the same restaurant portfolio.
• Trattoria No. 10: Chicago Italian fine-dining restaurant with a curated wine list and private event capabilities. Comparable to Farina's on Italian cuisine, full-service experience, sommelier-curated wine, and private event hosting in the Midwest market.
• Italian Village: Long-established Chicago Italian full-service restaurant group offering traditional Italian American cuisine, wine programs, and private dining in a multi-room venue. Highly comparable to Farina's Supper Club on cuisine, service model, and target customer (Chicago/Midwest diners seeking Italian American classics in a sit-down, event-friendly setting).

Broad incumbents

• Gibsons Restaurant Group: Chicago-based multi-concept restaurant group known for steakhouse and Italian-leaning concepts with strong wine programs and large private-dining operations. Comparable to Farina's on premium Midwest full-service dining with wine-led hospitality, but operates multiple high-volume venues.
• RPM Italian: Operated by Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, RPM Italian is a high-volume, upscale Italian restaurant with nationwide brand recognition. Comparable as a Midwest Italian dinner destination competing for the same special-occasion customer, but operates at much larger scale under a multi-concept restaurant group.
• Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants: Multi-unit U.S. concept pairing an award-winning wine program with full-service dining. Comparable to Farina's on the marriage of sommelier-curated wine and chef-driven American/Italian-leaning menus, and on private event and catering capability, but operates at national scale.
• Boka Restaurant Group: Chicago-based multi-concept restaurant group operating several award-winning full-service restaurants. Comparable to Farina's on chef-driven fine-dining execution and event hosting in the Midwest, but with broader portfolio scale and deeper institutional backing.

Regional players

• The Drake Hotel Restaurants: Historic Chicago hotel operating multiple F&B outlets including Italian-leaning full-service restaurants with curated wine lists and banquet/event spaces. Comparable to Farina's on combining Italian cuisine, sommelier-curated wine, and private event revenue in a destination setting, but anchored in a hotel asset.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/farinasupperclub
• Instagraminstagram.com/roccos_tavern/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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