Nick Stellino
Nick Stellino
Nick Stellino grew up in Palermo, on the island of Sicily, and came to the United States in 1975. In 1991, he decided to leave his lucrative career as a Wall Street stockbroker in order to follow his dream of becoming a chef. He started his culinary career as a dishwasher. Over time, he apprenticed with the best chefs in America. "I was in heaven working at working my way through the restaurant line," says Nick Stellino. "But I wanted to share my enthusiasm for Italian cooking with more people. I decided a cooking show was the answer." Employing the energy, dedication and entrepreneurial vision that had taken him from Palermo to Wall Street, Nick began calling television production companies. His efforts culminated in 1994 with the highly successful series Cucina Amore I. He followed up withCucina Amore II, and III, then Nick Stellino's Family Kitchen I, II, III, IV and V, and the PBS specials, Nick Stellino's Dinner Party and Nick Stellino: Food, Love & Family. His new Public Television series: "Nick Stellino Cooking with Friends" and the companion cookbook, are featured exclusively on Public Television and on his website: www.nickstellino.com. On his new Public Television series Nick is joining forces with 10 of the country's best chefs:
- Chef Michael Cimarusti, Providence, Los Angeles
- Chef Laurent Manrique, AQUA, San Francisco
- Chef Kent Rathbun, Abacus , Dallas
- Chef Patricia Williams, District, New York
- Chef Michael Hillyer, Capital Grille Seattle
- Chef Heather Therune, Atwood Café, Chicago
- Chef Elise Wiggings, Panzano, Denver
- Chef Neal Fraser, Grace Restaurant, Los Angeles
- Chef Danny Bortnick, Firefly, Washington DC
- Chef Walter Pisano , Tulio, Seattle