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New Barolo cook promises taste of his Italian heritage

By Dong Fangyu | China Daily | Updated: 2014-11-01 07:41

Ivan Fargnoli has been appointed chef de cuisine of Barolo, the well-known Italian restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton Beijing. Fargnoli became a professional chef at the age of 16 in his hometown Milan, known as the world's fashion capital. There he got the opportunity to learn in a famous Michelin-starred restaurant. At 21, he had already worked in Shanghai as sous chef of a five-star hotel. Here he talks about his new gig.

What do you like to cook when you are not in a professional kitchen?

In my childhood I remember I used to cook with my Nonno (grandfather) while visiting him in Southern Italy just north of Naples. Waking up to beautiful sunny days during my school vacation with the wonderful aroma coming from his kitchen, I would rush down to help Nonno make his famous meatballs. Then in late summer, there was the annual tomato festival, during which time we made homemade Napoli sauce ready for the winter.

New Barolo cook promises taste of his Italian heritage

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