Rao’s Classic is a nostalgic, generational recipe book with a story to tell. Steeped in Italian culture dating back to the turn of the century, Rao’s on 114th Street and Pleasant Avenue in East Harlem is the focal point, setting, and backdrop of the narrative. One of my earliest memories dates back to 1976, on a late autumn Sunday afternoon.

The ethos of this book and of Rao’s classic stands in stark contrast to our impersonal culture of fast food/slow death and the tragedy of eating in isolation. Together we can rekindle the family fire and with the press of a button turn off the social media. I will show you how to create delicious meals that inspire precious moments and generate memories that will last a lifetime