From his humble beginnings in the impoverished seaside town of Monte di Procida, province of Naples, obstacles are nothing new to Luciano Lamberti, the youngest of Giuseppe and Rosa Lamberti’s five children. In fact, in authentic Italian immigrant style, he uses them to fuel his projects instead.

His latest – Luciano Lamberti Restaurant and Sunset Marina in Margate, N.J.– re-creates the feeling of dining in Positano or Sorrento. The restaurant covers all the bases: the breathtaking view, amazing sunsets, outstanding food (they still make the meatballs the way Luciano’s mama did), happy hours, DJs, dancing, catering, a venue for weddings and life events, meet-and-greets on the water and even free parking.