Background
Bastianich, Lidia Matticchio was born on October 11, 1947 in Pula, Croatia.
Bastianich, Lidia Matticchio was born on October 11, 1947 in Pula, Croatia.
Owner Buonavia Restaurant, Forest Hills, New York, 1972—1981, Villa Secondo, Fresh Meadows, 1979—1981, Felidia Restaurant, since 1981. Co-owner Becco Restaurant, since 1993, Lidia's Restaurant, Kansas City, Missouri, since 1998, Pittsburgh, since 2001. Founder, president Esperienze Italiane Travel, since 1996.
Founder, owner Lidia's Flavors of Italy, since 1988. Host, chef Lidia's Italian Table, 1998—2001, Lidia's Italian American Kitchen, since 2001, Lidia's Family Table, Public Broadcasting Service Series.
Established Lidia Matticchio Bastianich Foundation, 1999.
Married Felice Bastianich (divorced). Children: Joseph, Tanya Bastianich Manuali.