Rao's Classics: More Than 140 Italian Favorites from the Legendary New York Restaurant -- Frank Pellegrino, Hardcover

A Taste of Authentic Italian Traditions

Embark on an epicurean journey with Rao's Classics, an extraordinary guide into the realm of Southern Italian cooking.

A culinary landmark in East Harlem, Rao's isn't just a restaurant, it's an institution, where tables are permanently reserved for the creme-de-la-creme of society and booking a table seems next to impossible. Here's your chance to bring home the iconic Rao's experience.

This cookbook presents more than 140 mouth-watering recipes. From the simple elegance of Linguini Aglio Olio, to classic comfort food like Eggplant Parmigiana and Margherita Pizza alla Rao's, every dish will transform your kitchen into a traditional Italian trattoria.

Crafted by Frank Pellegrino Jr and Sr, the next generation of Rao's family restaurant dynasty, this book is more than a collection of recipes, it's an ode to their rich ancestry. Grab your apron and transport yourself to a charming corner of East Harlem that has already captivated the hearts and taste buds of so many.

Author: Frank Pellegrino
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Published: 11/01/2016
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.15lbs
Size: 9.20h x 7.50w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9781250006288

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 10/01/2016 pg. 21

About the Author

FRANK PELLEGRINO, SR. was the proprietor and nightly host at the famous Rao's Restaurant in New York. He was born and raised on East Harlem. In 1992, Frank founded Rao's Specialty Foods to produce and sell the highest quality gourmet products. His previous books include The Rao's Cookbook and Rao's Recipes from the Neighborhood. he passed away in 2017.

FRANK PELLEGRINO Jr. is a co-owner of the Rao's restaurant franchise and the author of Rao's Cookbook, Rao's Recipes from the Neighborhood, and Rao's On the Grill. He is also an actor who portrayed FBI agent Frank Cubitoso in HBO's The Sopranos. Pellegrino is the founder and CEO of Rao's Specialty Foods, Inc. He lives in Long Island.