Max Tucci

Max Tucci is the 3rd Generation Partner & Global Brand Officer for Delmonico’s, New York, Owner of TUCCI-New York, an Award-Winning Author, TV Personality, Host, Producer & Philanthropist.

Features

Lello Arpaia Set the Table for Italian Fine Dining in New York

From Delmonico’s to La Tavernetta, Lello, Scarlatti, and Fiorini, Raffaele “Lello” Arpaia gave Italian dining in New York its polish and its swagger.

Max Tucci

August 19, 2026

Recipes

Olympia Arpaia’s Italian Cheesecake

Lello Arpaia’s mother brought this ricotta cheesecake recipe from Naples and baked it at the family’s La Tavernetta restaurant on Long Island.

Max Tucci

August 18, 2026

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