Bruno Barbieri facts for kids
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| Born | 12 January 1962 Medicina, Emilia-Romagna, Italy |
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Bruno Barbieri (born January 12, 1962) is a famous Italian chef, restaurant owner, and TV star. He is known for his amazing cooking skills. His restaurants have earned a total of 7 Michelin stars. This makes him one of the most recognized chefs in Italy and around the world.
Bruno Barbieri is also a big name on Italian television. He has been a judge on popular cooking shows like MasterChef Italia. He also appeared on special versions like Junior MasterChef Italia and MasterChef Italia Celebrity. He works alongside other well-known chefs on these shows. Bruno Barbieri also created and hosts his own show, Bruno Barbieri - 4 hotel.
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Early Life and Cooking Passion
Bruno Barbieri was born on January 12, 1962. His hometown is Medicina, which is in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. When he was seven years old, his father moved to Spain. He lived there for 15 years.
His mother worked in the clothing industry. She shared her love for fashion with him. However, it was his grandmother who taught him to love food and cooking. She passed on her passion for the kitchen. Bruno went to a special high school for hospitality in Bologna. This school helped him learn more about cooking.
Bruno Barbieri's Career Journey
After finishing school, Bruno Barbieri took advanced cooking classes. He even studied abroad to learn new techniques. His first big job was at a restaurant called Locanda Solarola. This restaurant is in Castel Guelfo di Bologna. In just two years, Locanda Solarola earned two Michelin stars. This is a huge award for a restaurant!
Later, he worked at Il Trigabolo in Argenta, Emilia–Romagna. There, he worked with chef Igles Corelli, who became his friend. They were helped by Giacinto Rossetti and Mauro Gualandi.
In 2002, Bruno Barbieri opened his own restaurant, Arquade. It was located inside the Hotel Villa del Quar-Relais and Châteaux in San Pietro in Cariano. By 2006, Arquade had also earned two Michelin stars. It also received three Gambero Rosso forchette, which means 'forks'. This is another important award in Italian cooking. He left Arquade in July 2010 and moved to Brazil for a while.
In March 2012, he came back to Europe. He opened a restaurant called Cotidie in London. But he was very busy with other work. So, in 2013, he let chef Marco Tozzi take over the restaurant. In 2016, he opened another restaurant, Fourghetti, in Bologna. He later handed it over to Erik Lavacchielli in August 2020.
Books and Television Shows
Bruno Barbieri has written several cookbooks. One of his books, written in 2007, focuses on gluten-free cooking. This is helpful for people who cannot eat gluten. He has also appeared on many TV shows for Gambero Rosso Channel. He also works with different radio stations.
He is most famous for being a judge on MasterChef Italia. He has been on the show since 2011. This show made him very popular across Italy. Since 2018, he has also been the host of his own show, Bruno Barbieri - 4 Hotel. On this show, he visits different hotels and judges them.
Personal Interests
Bruno Barbieri is not married. He had some challenges with his father. His father did not like the idea of him becoming a chef at first. Bruno is a big fan of the soccer team Inter Milan. He even played soccer when he was younger. He once said that his dream is to cook for Queen Elizabeth II. He also dreams of cooking or making a movie with actor Johnny Depp.
Restaurants and Awards
Bruno Barbieri's restaurants have received many awards. They have a total of 7 Michelin stars. They also have 3 Gambero Rosso forchette ('forks').
- Cotidie, London – closed
- Locanda Solarola, Castel Guelfo di Bologna
- Il Trigabolo, Argenta
- La Grotta, Brisighella
- Arquade, San Pietro in Cariano
- Fourghetti, Bologna
Television Appearances
Bruno Barbieri has been a part of many popular TV shows:
- MasterChef Italia (2011–present)
- Junior MasterChef Italia (2014–2016)
- Quelli che... il Calcio (2015–2016)
- MasterChef Italia Celebrity (2017–2018)
- Bruno Barbieri - 4 hotel (2018–present)
- MasterChef Italia All-Stars (2018–2019)
- Cuochi d'Italia - Il campionato del mondo (2020)
- Cuochi d'Italia - Il campionato delle coppie (2021–present)
See also
In Spanish: Bruno Barbieri para niños
