Chef Joe Bastianich at Osteria Mozza, Washington

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About Chef Joe Bastianich

Joe Bastianich is a renowned American restaurateur, author, television personality, and winemaker. He is best known for his extensive portfolio of successful Italian restaurants, often in partnership with his mother Lidia Bastianich and Mario Batali. He has served as a judge on MasterChef US, MasterChef Italia, and MasterChef Junior. He is also a wine enthusiast and co-authored award-winning books on Italian wine. He is famously known as the 'Everything bagel inventor'.

★Awards & Recognition

★James Beard Foundation Award for Outstan… (2002)★Michelin Star★Four Stars from The New York Times★Award-winning books on Italian wine

Chef Timeline

1968

Birth

Born in Queens, New York.

1993

Opened Becco

Becco

Opened with his parents, Lidia and Felice Bastianich.

1998

Opened Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca

Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca

Opened with Mario Batali.

2002

Received James Beard Award

Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca

Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca received the James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Restaurateur.

2005

Opened Del Posto

Del Posto

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Joe Bastianich is a renowned American restaurateur, author, television personality, and winemaker. He is best known for his extensive portfolio of successful Italian restaurants, often in partnership with his mother Lidia Bastianich and Mario Batali. He has served as a judge on MasterChef US, MasterChef Italia, and MasterChef Junior. He is also a wine enthusiast and co-authored award-winning books on Italian wine. He is famously known as the 'Everything bagel inventor'.

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Cuisine Highlights

Italian Fine DiningRegional Italian CuisineWine Pairing Expertise

Restaurants by chef

Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca, Del Posto, Lidia's Kansas City, CarneVino (Las Vegas - formerly), Pizzeria Mozza, Osteria Mozza, Eataly (US partner)

Iconic dishes

Handmade Pasta, Prime Steaks & Chops, Authentic Italian Seafood

Additional Details

Born in Queens, New York, to Italian immigrant parents Lidia and Felice Bastianich. He co-founded the Batali & Bastianich Hospitality Group. Beyond his culinary ventures, he is also a musician, playing guitar in a band called The Ramps.

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