Live at LaRina
LaRina Pastificio & Vino in Fort Greene is one of three celebrated Brooklyn restaurants helmed by Silvia Barban. Photo by Mira Gordon
“I’m a chef because of my grandmother. She was my inspiration.”
By Shai Parchi
With all the incredible food New York City has to offer, how do you make a name for yourself as a chef and restaurant owner? Since moving from Italy to New York City in 2012, chef Silvia Barban has distinguished herself as an ambassador of Italian cuisine, serving fresh pastas at three popular restaurants in Brooklyn: LaRina Pastificio & Vino, Briscola Trattoria and Tortelli. She’s even competed on cooking competition TV shows "Top Chef" and "Bobby’s Triple Threat." In this episode, she shares secrets to success in the food industry and how she draws inspiration from her grandmother, who taught her how to cook.
Shai Parchi is a senior at LaGuardia High School. He is a member of his school’s technical theatre program and varsity soccer team. When he isn’t playing sports or doing schoolwork, he hangs out with friends, travels and spends time with his brothers.
The Summer Youth Podcast Academy is The Bell’s immersive beginner podcasting workshop for New York City public school students. This year’s academy was made possible by support from the Spotify Studios Union.
