David Rocco facts for kids
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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 is a famous Canadian chef, author, and TV host. He was born on July 27, 1970. He is best known for his TV show David Rocco's Dolce Vita. He has also written four popular cookbooks. His shows often feature delicious Italian food and exciting travel.
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David Rocco's Early Life and Family
David Rocco was born in Scarborough, Toronto, Canada. This was on July 27, 1970. His parents came from Naples, Italy. They were both hairdressers. David is the youngest of their three children. When he was a teenager, his family moved to Woodbridge, Ontario.
In 1995, David married his high school sweetheart, Nina. They later moved to Rosedale, Toronto. They have three children: twin daughters and a son.
As a teenager, David worked as a model. He worked for agencies like Elite. He and Nina also took acting classes. They both studied at York University. For a short time, they ran an Italian restaurant. It was called La Madonnina. But they decided to focus on acting instead.
David Rocco's Journey to TV Chef
In 1997, David wanted to create a food show. He and Nina were on holiday in Italy. They filmed a video about different foods. They showed it to a TV company in Toronto. This led to his first TV series. It was called Avventura: Journey in Italian Cuisine. This show had 26 episodes.
In 2005, David's own TV series started. It was called David Rocco's Dolce Vita. It first aired on Food Network Canada. The show became very popular. It was even shown in the U.S. on the Cooking Channel. The series ran for five seasons. It ended in 2010.
More TV Shows and Adventures
After Dolce Vita, David made many spin-off shows. These shows explored food and culture in different places.
- David Rocco's Dolce Napoli (2011–2017) explored Naples.
- David Rocco's Amalfi Getaway (2012) visited the Amalfi Coast.
- David Rocco's Dolce India (2013–2014) showcased Indian food.
- David Rocco's Dolce Africa (2018) explored African cuisine.
- David Rocco's Dolce Italia (2020) returned to Italy.
- David Rocco's Dolce Southeast Asia (2020) explored Asian flavors.
- David Rocco's Dolce HomeMade (2022) focused on home cooking.
In 2018, David co-hosted a show. It was called Celebrity Chef: East vs West. He hosted it with a singer from Hong Kong, Nicholas Tse.
David Rocco's Cookbooks
David Rocco has written four popular cookbooks. These books share his recipes and cooking tips.
- Avventura (published in 2001)
- David Rocco's Dolce Vita (published in 2008)
- Made In Italy (published in 2011)
- Dolce Famiglia (published in 2016)
Other Ventures and Businesses
David Rocco has also started other businesses. In 2015, he launched his own line of wines. These included a Chianti, a Prosecco, and a Pinot Grigio. They were named David Rocco's Dolce Vita.
In 2021, he opened a restaurant. It is in Yorkville, Toronto. The restaurant is called David Rocco - Bar Aperitivo. In 2022, David launched his own line of Italian-made pastas. He also created his own pasta sauces.
