The La Parmigiana Cookbook: A Story of Food and Family

This is the story of a dream; actually, many dreams, starting with a singular man who decided to uproot his entire family and move them to a strange country, a place where none of them spoke the language. He had no sure source of income, almost no money to start with, and no experience in the business he intended to try. The risks were high and the odds against success were great. He was, however, a very determined man; a principled man with great faith and a good heart. He adapted quickly, learned new skills, saved diligently and put every spare dollar back into the business. He became, in essence, the quintessential example of the "American Dream." In a few short years he had built a highly successful business, legions of loyal customers, and a respected presence in the community he had chosen. This is the story of a remarkable man, Celestino Gambino, his family, and the business that became the landmark Southampton restaurant, "La Parmigiana." It is a story of hard work, determination, love, great food and family recipes that can now be shared with all. It is a "cookbook with a heart."