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Mario Batali

He really must be an Iron Chef – in addition to his numerous TV duties, Mario Batali continues to impress diners at a dozen-plus restaurants ranging from NYC's Babbo and Del Posto to LA's hot Pizzeria Mozza and Osteria Mozza.

Mario Batali Stats:

Born In:
Seattle, 1960
Training:
“Great kitchens in Italy”
Mentors/Influences:
Marco Pierre White
First Restaurant Job:
Dishwasher-cum–pizza maker at Stuff Yer Face in New Brunswick, NJ
Signature Dish:
Beef cheek ravioli with crushed squab, liver and black truffles
Defining Culinary Moment:
Opening Babbo in 1998
Favorite Food/Ingredient:
Favorite food, spaghetti, and ingredient, bottarga
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