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 the highly successful series Cucina Amore I, II, and III, 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.
Stellino Productions Inc. is currently working on his latest cookbook and companion Television series which will air on the Public Television Network later this year.
Nick has published many cookbooks and has partnered with major publishing companies including Putnam and Doubleday. His new Public Television series: “ Nick Stellino Cooking with Friends” and the companion cookbook, will be available nationwide in 2009. Both in his Television studio and on the pages of his new cookbook, Nick will be 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
For more information visit his website:www.nickstellino.com
His other titles, which can be purchased at major retailers such as Barnes and Noble Online and Amazon.com, include:
- Cucina Amore
- Nick Stellino's Glorious Italian Cooking
- Nick Stellino's Mediterranean Flavors
- Nick Stellino's Family Kitchen
- Nick Stellino's Passione; Pasta, Pizza, and Panini
- Mangiamo! Let's Eat!
- Dine in!
- Nick Stellino Cooking with Friends
Nick makes numerous appearances at popular food festivals around the United States, including Boston Cooks, Philadelphia's The Book and The Cook, Seattle's Festa Italiana and the Aspen Food & Wine Festival. He was Grand Marshal of San Francisco's 1999 Columbus Day Parade, the first time in 130 years that a chef had been accorded that honor. In May 2000 and 2001, Nick Stellino appeared as a presenter at the prestigious James Beard Foundation Awards held in New York. He is also one of the few chefs who have been selected to cook at the Grand Gala Dinner for the James Beard Awards for three years in a row.
In addition to running his Marketing and Production Company (Stellino Productions Inc.) Nick is a sought-after motivational speaker with a prestigious list of national clients, including: Domino Sugar, Maurice Lacroix, Sears, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, BJ's Wholesale Club and The Kimpton Hotels. see:http://premierespeakers.com/nick_stellino
Nick Stellino has been a featured guest on numerous national shows, including The Oprah Winfrey Show, Today, CBS This Morning and Good Morning America. He has been featured in national publications including TV Guide, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Magazine of La Cucina Italiana, Bon Appetit, In Sync, Home Magazine, Watchtime and Primo.
He spends his time traveling in the USA and abroad sharing his passion for food and life. “I believe that the family table is our last tribal meeting ground, where we all sit together and share our stories surrounded by great food, great wine, our family and friends.”
“A family that eats together stays together!” Nick has been married for 25 years to his lovely wife Nanci.
