Lidia Bastianich had a mission in mind when she decided to open up her flagship Manhattan restaurant, Felidia, back in 1981. “I wanted to bring authentic Italian recipes to the heart of New York City,” the culinary sensation recalls, adding that it was “a challenge and a risk.” But it ultimately paid off: The eatery opened to near-universal acclaim — and continues to be a success to this day. Now Lidia is taking fans behind the scenes of the revered dining destination in her new cookbook, Felidia: Recipes From My Flagship Restaurant. “Felidia is where it all began, [and] where it all [still happens],” she explains, adding that “the time seemed right" to finally spill all her secrets. As she celebrates the book’s release, Lidia sits down with chef Judy Joo to chat about her career, her family and her favorite dishes.
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