Chef's Choices: Adrianna Palazzolo
Adrianna Palazzolo photographed by Matthew Donaldson
Adrianna Palazzolo always wanted a career in the arts—she just didn’t know it would be in the ‘culinary’ arts.
Before joining The River Cafe in 2020, she studied fine art and sculpture in Toronto, earning a masters degree from Goldsmiths University in London.
After a while, she asked herself, “What do I really want to do?”
Cook, she decided."I spent a lot of time researching restaurants, looking for an environment where women were championed and there was collaboration in the kitchen. I read how Ruthie and Rose started The River Cafe later in their lives, like me. And thought ‘'This is fantastic—this is where I'd like to be.’”
As a chef, Palazzolo immediately took to making pasta. It spoke to her skills as a sculptor, using her hands to shape and fill the dough.
"My favourite meal to make this time of year is casarecce with pesto. I use one of our green handled saute pans, as their wide-rim means the pesto remains beautiful and vibrant."
De Buyer Saute Pans are available to buy in a range of sizes, online at Shop The River Cafe.
Casarecce with Pesto 'alla Genovese'
De Buyer Non-Stick Pan
