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A lot of these people I'm traveling around the country and meeting speak Italian at the house. Third- or fourth-generation, and they're still speaking Italian.
As they say in Italy, Italians were eating with a knife and fork when the French were still eating each other. The Medici family had to bring their Tuscan cooks up there so they could make something edible.
At this point in my career it's very hard for me to turn down opportunities that I think are auspicious.
Cooking in France and Ita... (more Mario Batali quotes)
Mario threw the green flag last June to start the NASCAR event at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. Tens of thousands of fans began to chant "Molto Mario", referring to his hit television show.
Mario is the official chef of NASCAR, preparing food for all their racing events.
Mario lists the following five items as his absolute essentials in "at home" cooking: extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, goat cheese, olives, and tabasco sauce.
Mario was the featured chef to the stars at... (more Mario Batali trivia)