You inherit the way your grandmother stood over the stove while making the sauce, your grandfather’s incredible work ethic, your uncle’s sense of humor, the way your family gathers around the table. You inherit the pronunciation of a saying; gestures, superstitions, even an appreciation for the fine art
of arguing.
And, if you’re lucky, you inherit an understanding that food is about a whole lot more than just food. For Alessandro Fiorello, that inheritance begins in Sicily. Both of Alex’s parents were born in Carini, just outside Palermo. They made their way to settle in Brooklyn, NY, with both sets of his grandparents, who were looking for the opportunities that generations of immigrants came here seeking before them.
