Chefs Lidia Bastianich And Anne Quatrano Reflect On Their Culinary Journeys

In early October, Lois Reitzes spoke with celebrity chef, author and restaurateur, Lidia Bastianich, along with chef and premier Atlanta restaurateur, Anne Quatrano, during a member luncheon for our PBS station, ATLPBA.

Bastianich is an Emmy award-winning television host of the PBS show, “Lidia’s Kitchen.” She is also a cookbook author and a restaurateur. In her newest book, “Felidia,” she shares the beloved recipes from her New York restaurant of the same title. Quatrano hosted a luncheon in Bastianich’s honor. The luncheon — and conversation — was held at Quatrano’s renowned restaurant Bacchanalia, where she served dishes from Bastianich’s cookbook. The cookbook, “Felidia,” will be available for purchase on Tuesday.

Below are some snippets from that conversation.