ABOUT SUNSET POINTE

Owner “Panini” Pete Blohme has been fascinated with the art of cooking since he began working in restaurants at the age of 14. He graduated from the Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY in 1986 and now sits on the Alumni Council. He has worked on Cruise ships, large and small restaurants across America and even as Executive Chef of the University of Alabama. Roll Tide!

After over 20 years in the restaurant business Pete’s dream of opening his own restaurant became a reality. Opening Panini Pete’s Cafe & Bakeshoppe in Fairhope, AL in February or 2006, and then another location in Downtown Mobile in 2011. As his success and reputation grew more opportunities were presented. When this spot became available in the Fly Creek Marina, Pete knew he could create a beautiful place with delicious Gulf and Farm-to-table food teamed up with high quality cocktails all served up in a breathtaking waterfront space that was relaxing yet upscale.

So now it seemed the opportunity to create a restaurant company was the thing to do. Pete was able to bring on long time friend and great restaurateur Nick DiMario as VP of Operations and business Partner to help build what is now PP Hospitality Group. Nick also brought along decades of experience, a relentless pursuit of excellence, as well as a love and understanding of great food.

They now operate Panini Pete’s, Sunset Pointe, Ed’s Seafood Shed and Squid Ink Eclectic Eats & Drinks! Look for more brands and locations in the near future. You may also catch “Panini” Pete as a regular on the Food Network! He’s had numerous appearances on Diners Drive-ins and Dives, Guy’s Grocery Games, as well as live Food & Wine events across the country.

“Panini” Pete is one of the founding members of The Messlords, a group of Crazy Celebrity Chefs giving back by Cooking for and entertaining our US Troops all over the World!! His philanthropy continued to grow with the formation of The PR Foundation with his great friend and business partner Robert Kabakoff. Working hard raising funds to help veterans, adults with developmental disabilities and no kill animal shelters.