This is a Vintage Selection from 2010
The Banter
The Guys are horrified to hear about red bees…and it’s not because of their sting.
The Conversation
The Restaurant Guys are long-time fans of Lidia Bastianich’s restaurants and her retail phenomenon Eataly. They are eager to talk about her new book and bridging cultural divides with food. Listen to her mission to keep hearts and bellies full.
The Inside Track
The Guys grew up with a strong sense of cultural heritage and appreciate Lidia’s desire to share hers with the world.
“I am blessed with two of the biggest cultures, the most beautiful cultures in the world, the Italian and the American. And I was given the opportunity to pull them together. I did it through food,” Lidia Bastianich on The Restaurant Guys Podcast 2010
Bio
Lidia Bastianich immigrated from Italy when she was 12. She opened two restaurants in Queens during the 1970s which were very successful. In 1981, she sold those and purchased a brownstone in Manhattan which would be home to Felidia. In 2005 she opened Del Posto to great acclaim. Currently, she has Lidia Kansas City and Becco in New York, New York.
In 2010, she was integral in the opening of the first Eataly in Manhattan, NY.
She has had several television series including Lidia’s Italian Table, Lidia's Family Table, Lidia's Italy, Lidia's Italy in America, and Lidia's Kitchen as well as numerous specials and guest appearances.
She has authored more than a dozen books.
She has received numerous awards and honors including many James Beard Foundation awards for Best Chef in New York, Best Outstanding Chef, Best Cooking Show, Outstanding Documentary.
Info
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