Frank Pellegrino Jr.
2 books
About the Author
Frank Pellegrino Jr. is the passionate steward of Rao's, the legendary New York City restaurant founded by his grandparents in 1896, where he continues a family legacy of authentic Italian hospitality and cuisine. As a third-generation restaurateur, he grew up immersed in the aromas and traditions of Southern Italian cooking, learning at the elbow of his father, the late Frank Pellegrino Sr. With 'Rao's On the Grill: Perfectly Simple Italian Recipes from My Family to Yours,' he brings the restaurant's time-honored flavors to home cooks, emphasizing straightforward techniques and fresh ingredients that capture the essence of Italian summers. Beyond the kitchen, Frank is dedicated to preserving Rao's intimate, reservation-only charm while sharing its secrets through cookbooks and media appearances, inspiring a new generation to embrace uncomplicated, soul-satisfying meals.
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approachable
authentic
recipe-focused
