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Also Known As Mario Francesco Batali
Born September 19, 1960 (age 66) • Seattle • Washington
Founder Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca
Notable Works “America: Farm to Table” • “Big American Cookbook: 250 Favorite Recipes from Across the USA” • “Molto Batali: Simple Family Meals from My Home to Yours” • “Molto Italiano: 327 Simple Italian Recipes to Cook at Home” • “The Babbo Cookbook”

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