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25 Years with Lidia: A Culinary Jubilee
The Path to Television: Felidia and Julia Child
Lidia opens her restaurant, Felidia, providing a timeless Italian dining experience without any pretense. One of the few female chef-owners in Manhattan, at the time, Lidia created magic by serving up luxurious Italian food deeply ingrained with her own history. Hear what happened when Julia Child made a reservation, and learn how it catapulted Lidia into the world of culinary television.
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Lidia Bastianich celebrates 25 years on television with family and celebrity friends.