Nancy Silverton co-owns and operates Campanile restaurant and La Brea Bakery in Los Angeles. Her numerous accolades include awards from Bon Appetit, Chocolatier, Food & Wine, and the James Beard Foundation. Breads from the La Brea Bakery was nominated for Julia Child and James Beard cookbook awards.
Nancy Silverton is the co-owner of Osteria Mozza, Pizzeria Mozza, and Mozza2Go in Los Angeles, where she makes her home. She is the founder of the La Brea Bakery and formerly owned and operated Campanile restaurant (recipient of the 2001 James Beard Award for Best Restaurant). She is the author ofA Twist of the Wrist, Nancy Silvertonrsquo;s Sandwich Book, Nancy Silvertonrsquo;s Pastries from the La Brea Bakery(recipient of a 2000 Food & Wine Best Cookbook Award),Nancy Silvertonrsquo;s Breads from the La Brea Bakery,andDesserts. She has three children.
Mario Batali is a chef and the author of several cookbooks including Molto Italiano: 327 Simple Italian Recipes, which won the James Beard Award, Molto Batali: Simple Family Meals from My Home to Yours, and America--Farm to Table: Simple, Delicious Recipes Celebrating Local Farmers.