You have to stick out the toughness of the business and form relationships with the people in it. Rocco DiSpirito Read Quote
We are offering to the American public a line of delicious Italian-American foods. They will be available through the Internet, shopping networks and national store distribution. Rocco DiSpirito Read Quote
I came literally to the table with a wealth of knowledge by simply understanding how food should taste. Rocco DiSpirito Read Quote
There really is a camaraderie among chefs and a willingness to help out whenever we can. Rocco DiSpirito Read Quote
The 1,000 tasting portions were to be served over a period of six hours, starting at noon, so we would have to prep those another way, to keep them as fresh as possible. Rocco DiSpirito Read Quote
Just over 800 people were gathered around the cooking stage, all eager to learn about my five-minute flavor cooking. The demonstration had to be done right then and there, in front of everyone. Rocco DiSpirito Read Quote
It’s a very, very difficult space to operate in, the restaurant business-it requires a lot of human beings to intersect at just the right place to make it all work out. Rocco DiSpirito Read Quote
It is important to experiment and endlessly seek after creating the best possible flavors when preparing foods. That means not being afraid to experiment with various ingredients. Rocco DiSpirito Read Quote
I definitely think there was some overacting on the part of the customers and the wait staff. The people who came in during the shooting were clearly there to have a moment on television, and that’s fine. Rocco DiSpirito Read Quote