Harold Dieterle's Italian-American upbringing initially inspired him to be a chef. His first kitchen memories are of learning to prepare traditional Sicilian Sunday suppers from his mother while growing up on Long Island. After high school, he traveled to Spain and had the opportunity to work in some of the country's top kitchens. Upon his return to the US, he was accepted to the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. Harold and his business partner Alicia Nosenzo own and operate three pillars of the West Village restaurant scene: Perilla, a critically acclaimed New American restaurant; Kin Shop, devoted to contemporary Thai cuisine and inspired by Harold's frequent trips to Thailand; and The Marrow, opened in 2012 and focused on contemporary German and Italian fare inspired by Harold's heritage. Harold is the inaugural winner of Bravo's Top Chef series.
Guy Fieri brings some of his most talented paisans to the ranch to fix an Italian feast. Rocco DiSpirito prepares a Frito Misto di Mare with Saffron Aioli bursting with flavors from the Mediterranean. Alex Guarnaschelli makes Charred Peppers with Balsamic and Garlic Bread as well as the ooey-gooey crowd pleaser Baked Herb Ziti, while Marc Murphy prepares a light-and-bright Tomato Salad with Anchovy Vinaigrette, Braised Artichoke with Radicchio and a Negroni cocktail. Culinary Godfather Jonathan Waxman makes Wood-Roasted Guinea Fowl with Tomato Salsa before whipping up a sweet Crostada with Pear, Marzipan and Whipped Cream. Not to be outdone, Scott Conant brings a taste of Tuscany to the ranch by making Roasted Potatoes with Herbs and Garlic, and his Fig Cake with Sweet Ricotta makes this a meal no one can refuse.
Your Sundays just got more relaxing! No more standing over the stove babysitting this classic meaty tomato "gravy" to serve over pasta or polenta. The sauce is fully loaded with pork, beef, sausage and meatballs, and might become a family classic.