Chef Dennis Cooks from the Heart | New York City News

Chef Dennis Sammarone, a 50-year culinary legend with roots in Italian tradition and a resume that includes cooking for Leona Helmsley, refuses to retire. After the pandemic shut down his restaurant, he pivoted online—teaching global audiences how to master Italian comfort food and gourmet dishes through his wildly popular Instagram, @chefdennissammarone, now boasting nearly half a million followers. With his wife Gina behind the camera and his family’s recipes as his foundation, he’s also released a cookbook, “Buona Cucina,” packed with over 200 authentic, adaptable recipes. His mission? To prove Italian cooking is simple, joyful, and accessible to everyone—with heart, not perfection. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ba03cc35ef4429f9