Carlo Cracco facts for kids
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Carlo Cracco
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Cracco at Taste of Milano 2013
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| Born | 8 October 1965 Creazzo, Veneto, Italy
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| Alma mater | Pellegrino Artusi |
| Occupation | Chef |
Carlo Cracco is a famous Italian chef and a well-known face on television. He was born on October 8, 1965. His restaurant, called Cracco in Galleria, is in Milan, Italy. It's located inside a beautiful building called the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. This restaurant has received high honors, like three "forks" from Gambero Rosso (a top Italian food guide) and one star from the Michelin Guide. It's also listed among the World's 50 Best Restaurants!
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Carlo Cracco's Journey to Becoming a Chef
Early Training and First Steps
Carlo Cracco started his cooking journey at the Pellegrino Artusi institute in Recoaro Terme. After finishing school, he worked at a restaurant called "Da Remo" in Vicenza. In 1986, he began working with another famous chef, Gualtiero Marchesi, in Milan.
Later, Carlo worked at "La Meridiana," a resort in Savona. He then spent three years in France. There, he learned a lot about French culinary arts, which means the art of cooking.
Returning to Italy and Earning Stars
After his time in France, Carlo Cracco came back to Italy. He became the chef at the Enoteca Pinchiorri restaurant in Florence. This restaurant was awarded two Michelin stars, which are very special awards for excellent food.
Soon after, Gualtiero Marchesi invited Carlo to work with him again. This time, they opened a new restaurant called "L'Albereta" in the Lombardy region. Carlo was the chef there for three years. He then opened his own restaurant, "Le Clivie," in the Piedmont region. It quickly earned one Michelin star.
Cracco's Own Restaurants and Awards
A few years later, Carlo Cracco was asked to open a new restaurant in Milan. It was called "Cracco Peck." He still works there today as the main chef. Since 2007, the restaurant has been known simply as "Cracco."
In 2018, the restaurant moved to the beautiful Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. It is now known as Cracco in Galleria. The Italian food magazine Gambero Rosso gave Cracco's restaurant three "forks." This is their highest rating for amazing food. In 2007, another newspaper, la Repubblica, named it one of the 50 best restaurants in the world.
In February 2014, Carlo Cracco opened another place in Milan. It's a bistro called "Carlo e Camilla in segheria." This name means 'Carlo and Camilla in the sawmill.' It got its name because it's located in an old, unused sawmill.
Carlo Cracco on Television
Carlo Cracco is also famous for his television appearances. In 2011, he started hosting the show MasterChef Italia. He hosted it with other chefs like Bruno Barbieri and Joe Bastianich. Later, Antonino Cannavacciuolo joined them.
Carlo Cracco also hosted the first two seasons of Hell's Kitchen Italia on the Sky Uno channel. In 2013, he even appeared at the Sanremo Music Festival, a big music event, to introduce a singer named Annalisa.
Other Achievements and Projects
Since 2012, Carlo Cracco has been the president of a group called Maestro Martino. This group helps promote Italian food and cooking. In 2019, he received the America Award from the Italy–USA Foundation. This award recognizes people who have helped strengthen ties between Italy and the USA.
In December 2021, Carlo Cracco designed a special menu for trains traveling between Milan and Paris. This menu was for business and premium class passengers.
Carlo Cracco's Family Life
Carlo Cracco has two daughters, Sveva and Irene, from his first marriage. He is currently married to Rosa Fanti. They have two sons together, Pietro and Cesare.
Television Shows
- MasterChef Italia, Cielo (2011); Sky Uno (2011–2016)
- Hell's Kitchen Italia (2014–)
- The Final Table (2018, episode: "Italy Challenge")
