It's time to get cooking with the Scotto Sisters, the pair behind New York City hotspot Fresco By Scotto.
Good Day New York's Rosanna Scotto and former PR exec Elaina Scotto have a new cookbook Meatballs Mangia & Memories out now.
With a forward by New York Times best-selling author Adriana Trigiani, the cookbook features more than a hundred of the Scotto family's signature recipes with everything from appetizers, soups and salads, pasta, meats, fish, sides, desserts and cocktails.
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The Scottos tell Modern Luxury that their favorite recipe from the collection is "definitely Larry’s lemon capellini primavera as well braised short ribs with garlic mashed potatoes."
Also included in the book are stories of the sisters' friendship with Sylvester Stallone, their time in Lake Como searching for George Clooney and Chris Rock's dinner with Kevin Hart shortly after the 2022 Oscars.
Fresco By Scotto, the midtown eatery frequented by stars such as the Clintons, Nick Jonas, and Wendy Williams, will also soon celebrate its 30th anniversary. "Fresco is a celebration of life. We’ve created a happy environment where customers are free to let loose and feel like they’re part of one of the best parties thrown by our family – all in the middle of Manhattan. The decor is vibrant and reminiscent of Capri with a touch of modernization," they tell us of the inspiration behind their restaurant.
As for the upcoming holidays, the pair plan to spend their time at the restaurant. "We will be spending everyday and every night at Fresco by Scotto including Christmas Eve where we will be serving our tradition, The Night of Seven Fishes. Along side the delicious food, diners will be have the musical accompaniment of professional carolers bellowing fan favorite Christmas carols."
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