Joe Virgillito

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Location
New Jersey
School
Quinnipiac University
Expertise
Italian-American Cuisine, Vegetable Gardening, Pasta Making
  • Joe is an avid tomato gardener and has cultivated rare varieties from across the world.
  • He's an enthusiastic home cook who constantly tests new recipes, techniques, and the freshest ingredients from his garden.
  • He is currently cooking his way through his grandmother's collection of generations-old Italian recipes.

Experience

Joe was born and raised in New Jersey and grew up exploring and eating his way through the culinary delights of New York City before eventually moving to Brooklyn. He has worked as a writer, editor, and podcast host, producing more than 1,000 daily and weekly podcasts on all manner of subjects including politics, science, sports, and, pop culture. His passion for food and cooking started as a kid grilling in his parent's backyard, occasionally without permission. He's an enthusiastic home cook who's constantly testing out new recipes, techniques, and whatever ingredients are fresh from his garden.

Education

Joe received a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Quinnipiac University.
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