David Rocco facts for kids
David Rocco, born on July 27, 1970, is a Canadian chef, author, and TV host. He is famous for his cooking shows that share Italian food and culture with people all over the world. He has also written four cookbooks.
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| Born | July 27, 1970 Scarborough, Ontario, Canada |
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| Cooking style | Italian |
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Nina Rocco (m. 1995)
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David Rocco's Early Life
David Rocco was born on July 27, 1970, in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. His parents had moved to Canada from Naples, Italy. He is the youngest of three children. Later, his family moved to Woodbridge, Ontario when he was a teenager.
In 1995, David married his high school sweetheart, Nina. They later moved to Rosedale, Toronto. They have twin daughters and a son.
When he was a teenager, David worked as a model. He and Nina also took acting classes together. They even opened a restaurant called La Madonnina in Woodbridge. However, they closed it after a year to focus on acting.
David Rocco's TV Career
In 1997, David Rocco decided to try making a food show. He and his wife, Nina, filmed a video while on vacation in Italy. This video showed different Italian foods and places. They showed it to a TV production company in Toronto.
This led to a TV series with 26 episodes called Avventura: Journey in Italian Cuisine. It was all about food and travel.
David Rocco's Dolce Vita
In 2005, David Rocco created his own TV series, David Rocco's Dolce Vita. It first aired on Food Network Canada. The show became very popular and was shown in many countries, including the U.S. on the Cooking Channel. The series finished in 2010 after five seasons.
Other TV Shows
After Dolce Vita, David Rocco made several other popular shows. These shows explored food and culture in different parts of the world.
Some of his other TV series include:
- David Rocco's Dolce Napoli (2011–2017)
- David Rocco's Amalfi Getaway (2012)
- David Rocco's Dolce India (2013–2014)
- David Rocco's Dolce Africa (2018)
- David Rocco's Dolce Italia (2020)
- David Rocco's Dolce Southeast Asia (2020)
- David Rocco's Dolce HomeMade (2022)
In 2018, David Rocco also co-hosted a show called Celebrity Chef: East vs West. He hosted it with Hong Kong singer Nicholas Tse on FOX Life.
David Rocco's Cookbooks
David Rocco has written four cookbooks. These books share his recipes and love for Italian food.
His cookbooks are:
- Avventura (published in 2001)
- David Rocco's Dolce Vita (published in 2008)
- Made In Italy (published in 2011)
- Dolce Famiglia (published in 2016)
Other Projects
David Rocco has also started other businesses related to food and drink.
In 2015, he launched his own line of wines. These wines included a Chianti, a Prosecco, and a Pinot Grigio. They were named David Rocco's Dolce Vita.
In 2021, David Rocco opened a restaurant in Yorkville, Toronto. It is called David Rocco - Bar Aperitivo. In 2022, he also launched his own brand of Italian-made pastas and sauces. The pastas include orecchiette, strozzapreti, and fusilli Pugliesi. His sauces include pomodoro & basilico, arrabbiata, puttanesca, and ricotta & pecorino.
