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Paul Watters grew up in Belfast, Northern Ireland, where he discovered his passion for cooking at the age of 16. With nearly 35 years in the culinary industry, he has worked in some of the world’s most renowned kitchens, including the Savoy in London and the Sydney Opera House in Australia. His career has taken him around the globe, allowing him to explore new cultures, refine his craft and gather decades of experience that continue to shape his approach to food today.

Paul Watters

Stuffed calamari filled with tomato, roasted red pepper on a black round plate and a tan napkin

Recipes

Stuffed Calamari Recipe with Black Olive Ratatouille

Matthew Scialabba and Melissa Pellegrino are husband-and-wife chef-owners of the Italian restaurant Bufalina in Guilford, CT. They are well-versed in all things Italian, having visited all twenty-one regions of the country. They are the authors of two cookbooks, The Italian Farmers’ Table and The Southern Italian Farmers’ Table.

Matthew Scialabba and Melissa Pellegrino, chef owners of Bufalina, with their cookbook Lido.

Matthew Scialabba and Melissa Pellegrino

Casarecce with Pesto and Crispy Calamari from Lido

<div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/matthewcutolo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/matthewcutolo/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1737732208475000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2W9sxEjPHw8HA5vP3lJrJs">Chef Matthew Cutolo </a>is the Chef at <a href="https://gargiulos.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://gargiulos.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1737732208475000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0bAwnlSS05rHhUJPnWJ2yd">Gargiulo’s Restaurant </a>in Coney Island, Brooklyn. As a third-generation Italian-American chef, Chef Cutolo carries on the legacy of Gargiulo’s century-old cannoli recipe and is a passionate advocate for preserving Neapolitan and Sorrentine culinary traditions. Chef Cutolo’s expertise spans a range of classic Italian dishes, including Penne Pasqualina, Zeppole di San Giuseppe, and a unique Pizza Rustica. He is known for maintaining &#8220;Old School&#8221; Italian recipes and traditions, often learned through hands-on experience rather than written instructions.</div>

Chef Matthew Cutolo with his lasagna on the set of Good Day New York.

Matthew Cutolo

Part reporter, part pasta enthusiast, and always in search of a good story, the Appetito Editors bring readers the latest happenings in food, travel and Italian culture.

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Stuffed Calamari Recipe with Black Olive Ratatouille

Casarecce with Pesto and Crispy Calamari from Lido

How to Make Restaurant-Quality Fried Calamari at Home