Spooning with Mark Wogan

Gennaro Contaldo: The Job Of A Chef Is To Make People Happy Through Food

Spooning with Mark Wogan

Show Notes

Chef and food writer Gennaro Contaldo returns for the second time to Spooning With Mark Wogan this week.

Gennaro opens up about his new restaurant Bolo in Piccadilly Circus, Mark tries to put three of his dishes on the menu and discusses Gennaro’s new book Hidden Italy. Plus, Gennaro talks about his food heroes and the lessons that he has learnt.

Dishes Served: Rigatoni with spinach, parmesan and pancetta Zucchini Amaretti Simplicity Lasagne

Follow Spooning With Mark Wogan on TikTok and Instagram @spooningwithmarkwogan Visit Bolo by going to https://www.bolo-gennaro.co.uk Gennaro’s new cookbook Hidden Italy is out to buy now

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