• Pastries and Pizza: Pioneer Chef Nino’s Culinary Evolution

  • Jan 21 2025
  • Length: 1 hr
  • Podcast

Pastries and Pizza: Pioneer Chef Nino’s Culinary Evolution

  • Summary

  • Meet Chef Antonino “Nino” LoCascio, a professionally trained executive chef and the creative force behind Grano Pizzeria and Tavern in Scotch Plains, NJ. In this episode of I’m an Artist, Not a Salesman, host Luis Guzman dives into Chef Nino’s incredible journey—from his beginnings in a family-run bakery to crafting innovative culinary experiences in some of New Jersey’s top establishments.

    Discover how a spur-of-the-moment leap into culinary school turned into a 25-year career filled with lessons in leadership, perseverance, and passion. Chef Nino shares his story of transforming Grano into a hub for community, creativity, and unforgettable meals. Along the way, he dishes on the realities of running a restaurant, the power of adaptability, and the art of building connections through food.

    Don’t miss this inspiring conversation—subscribe now and be sure to visit Grano Pizzeria to experience the magic for yourself.


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