Frank Iovine & Mariano Graus
Podcasts > Culinary Confidential with Christina Cates
Each week, on CULINARY CONFIDENTIAL, Christina Cates - a seasoned foodie who has worked at some of the New York City's top restaurants, will share her passion for the culinary world. Whether you're a professional chef, a restaurant enthusiast, or a lover of good food, Christina dives into the heart of hospitality - exploring the trends, triumphs, and challenges facing the food service profession...And you won't want to miss her chats with some of the most interesting and influential industry voices. CULINARY CONFIDENTIAL, Sunday nights, at 9PM... exclusively on AM 970 The Answer.
Monday, July 28, 2025
On this week's edition of Culinary Confidential, Christina Cates explores generational recipes and the cultural roots they preserve. Joining the show is Frank Iovine and Mariano Graus.
A retired NYPD officer turned mindfulness coach, Iovine will share his cookbook-memoir Ricette e Ricordi di Nonno (Meals and Memories with Nonno) inspired by his grandfather Angelo, Iovine's guiding light, who lived to 101 years of age by eating fresh and simple Mediterranean meals.
Graus is a Senior Editor at Naples-based Graus Edizioni, and he joins the show to share insights on publishing across cultures, tradition through literature, and how Italy's publishing vastly contrasts to America's.
