The Valentino Cookbook

by Karen Stabiner, Piero Selvaggio, Patricia Williams

Book Overview

In 1972, with limited funds and only a modest culinary background, Piero Selvaggio opened a small Italian restaurant in a decidedly unglamorous Santa Monica neighborhood. Now, almost thirty years... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0679452427
• ISBN13: 9780679452423
• Release Date: March 2001
• Publisher: Villard
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.4" x 1.1" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

A way to impress

This book was given to me as a gift, and not only did I create an incredible dinner for my friends and family, but I also loved reading the reflections and stories of the author. This book is absolutely essential in any home!

The Beauty of Italian Cooking

Valentino restaurant is a pinnacle of Italian cuisine. It's almost thirty year history, is beautifully depicted in its very own cookbook. However what sets it a part from the thousands of other cookbooks on the market, is its author -Piero Selvaggio. Mr. Selvaggio shares his passion for food and wine, through carefully selected recipes that will turn any meal into an extravagenza. In addition to the recipes his personal life stories and helpful cooking tips make it a pleasure to read and work with. This will me one of the books that I will treasure and use for years to come.