Rao's Classics: More Than 140 Italian Favorites from the Legendary New York Restaurant
About this ebook
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.
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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’sCookbook,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.
