By Rachel Weiss

Multi-talented chef, author, and "cooking Contessa" Enrica Rocca sat down with Gotham to discuss her favorite New York cuisine, how she would change the city's restaurant scene, and why she doesn't think of chefs as "rising stars," in advance of her James Beard Foundation dinner.

Craving a trip to Italy this summer but can't fit it into your schedule? You won't even have to travel outside of city limits to get a taste of authentic cuisine. World-traveling chef, cookbook author, and culinary instructor Enrica Rocca will host a special event next week at The Beard House called Return to Venice (June 24; members, $130; public, $170; tickets on jamesbeard.org).

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Source: http://gotham-magazine.com/