Episode Details

Rocco DiSpirito is an iconic Italian American New York City chef, television personality, and highly acclaimed author of 14 cookbooks, including three New York Times bestsellers. On this episode we go way back to his star turn on one of the first food reality TV shows on air, and we talk about his time in the kitchen at Union Pacific, his acclaimed New York City restaurant from the early 2000s. We also discuss what excites him about food in New York City and beyond. 

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MORE FROM ROCCO DISPIRITO:

• Where'd You Go, Chef Rocco DiSpirito? [Food & Wine]
• How Rocco DiSpirito, Chef, Spends His Sundays [NYT]

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