Chef Lidia Bastianich Blends Her Life Experiences Including Immigration and Food to Leave a Legacy for Others

Published: June 12, 2023, 10 a.m.

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Lidia Bastianich is a household name for those who follow Italian food and cooking. She\\u2019s won countless accolades including an Emmy as a television host and seven James Beard Awards. As a best\\u2010selling cookbook author, and celebrated restaurateur (Becco - New York, Lidia\\u2019s - Kansas City, and as a partner in Eataly locations in the U.S. and Sao Paulo, Brazil) her story as an immigrant, entrepreneur, and Italian food connoisseur, is an inspiration that continues to unfold.

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