Rocco DiSpirito: Fan Resource Guide

Nonfiction, Food & Drink, Food Writing, Healthy Cooking, Biography & Memoir, Entertainment & Performing Arts
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Author: Linda Franks ISBN: 1230000135358
Publisher: P Maldonado Publication: May 24, 2013
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Linda Franks
ISBN: 1230000135358
Publisher: P Maldonado
Publication: May 24, 2013
Imprint:
Language: English

Becoming a Chef

Chef, author, radio and television character Rocco DiSpirito was born on November 19, 1966, in Queens, New York. A rising celebrity in the 1990s New York City culinary scene, DiSpirito has broadened his reach beyond the kitchen area to become a successful cookbook author and television character. His occupation selection was strongly influenced by his mom Nicolina, an exceptional home cook.

As a kid expanding up in Jamaica, Queens, DiSpirito found out the dishes for lots of standard Italian meals from his mom. He furthered his food preparation skills and experience by entering the world-famous Culinary Institute of America at the age of 16. After completing his program in 1986, DiSpirito spent time in France, studying at the Jardin de Cygne with Dominique Cecillon and Gray Kunz.

DiSpirito went to Boston University where he made a bachelor's degree in business in 1990. Returning to New York, he worked at Kunz's four-star French dining establishment Lespinasse-- one of the city's most popular spots during the 1990s-- for a time. DiSpirito passed to open his own his bistro Union Pacific in 1997.

Receiving outstanding testimonials for his innovative cuisine, DiSpirito seemed to take the New York meals scene by storm. He was called "Best New Chef" by Food and Wine publication in 1999. Around this time, DiSpirito launched his tv career, appearing on the Food Network program, The Melting Pot, in 2000. He was likewise called "America's Most Exciting Young Chef" by Gourmet magazine that exact same year.

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Becoming a Chef

Chef, author, radio and television character Rocco DiSpirito was born on November 19, 1966, in Queens, New York. A rising celebrity in the 1990s New York City culinary scene, DiSpirito has broadened his reach beyond the kitchen area to become a successful cookbook author and television character. His occupation selection was strongly influenced by his mom Nicolina, an exceptional home cook.

As a kid expanding up in Jamaica, Queens, DiSpirito found out the dishes for lots of standard Italian meals from his mom. He furthered his food preparation skills and experience by entering the world-famous Culinary Institute of America at the age of 16. After completing his program in 1986, DiSpirito spent time in France, studying at the Jardin de Cygne with Dominique Cecillon and Gray Kunz.

DiSpirito went to Boston University where he made a bachelor's degree in business in 1990. Returning to New York, he worked at Kunz's four-star French dining establishment Lespinasse-- one of the city's most popular spots during the 1990s-- for a time. DiSpirito passed to open his own his bistro Union Pacific in 1997.

Receiving outstanding testimonials for his innovative cuisine, DiSpirito seemed to take the New York meals scene by storm. He was called "Best New Chef" by Food and Wine publication in 1999. Around this time, DiSpirito launched his tv career, appearing on the Food Network program, The Melting Pot, in 2000. He was likewise called "America's Most Exciting Young Chef" by Gourmet magazine that exact same year.

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