{"id":294349,"date":"2026-07-13T13:03:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T13:03:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/294349\/"},"modified":"2026-07-13T13:03:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T13:03:13","slug":"raos-chef-dino-gatto-honored-at-dans-chefs-of-the-hamptons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/294349\/","title":{"rendered":"Rao\u2019s Chef Dino Gatto Honored at Dan\u2019s Chefs of the Hamptons"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of New York\u2019s most celebrated culinary figures, Chef Dino Gatto of Rao\u2019s, will be honored with the Legendary Chef Award at Dan\u2019s Chefs of the Hamptons<\/a> presented by Hampton Jitney on July 23 at S\u00ed S\u00ed Restaurant in East Hampton.<\/p>\n

For more than 30 years, Gatto has been an integral part of Rao\u2019s, helping preserve and elevate one of America\u2019s most iconic restaurants.<\/p>\n

Throughout his three decades with the restaurant, he has earned the trust and support of owners Frank Pellegrino Jr. and Ron Straci, while carrying forward the traditions that have defined Rao\u2019s for generations. Their confidence in<\/p>\n

his talent and leadership has helped shape Gatto into one of the country\u2019s most respected Italian chefs, making him the ideal steward of the restaurant\u2019s celebrated culinary legacy.<\/p>\n

As Executive Chef, Gatto has spent decades preserving the authentic Southern Italian recipes, uncompromising standards, and legendary hospitality that have made Rao\u2019s one of the most sought-after dining destinations in America. His dedication to exceptional ingredients, timeless techniques, and flawless execution has earned him the admiration of fellow chefs and loyal guests alike, ensuring that every meal reflects the restaurant\u2019s remarkable heritage.<\/p>\n

Founded in 1896, Rao\u2019s is more than a restaurant\u2014it\u2019s a New York institution. Generations of guests, including celebrities, business leaders, athletes, and food enthusiasts, have made the pilgrimage to East Harlem to experience its unforgettable hospitality and classic Italian dishes. Over the course of his three decades in the Rao\u2019s kitchen, Gatto has helped ensure that each generation of guests experiences the same warmth, authenticity, and extraordinary cuisine that have defined the restaurant for more than a century.<\/p>\n

The Legendary Chef Award recognizes culinary leaders whose influence extends beyond the kitchen and whose careers have helped shape the hospitality industry. Few chefs embody that distinction more than Gatto, whose commitment to excellence has helped make Rao\u2019s one of the most recognizable restaurant brands in the world.<\/p>\n

Guests attending Chefs of the Hamptons will have the opportunity to celebrate Gatto\u2019s remarkable career while enjoying an evening featuring some of the East End\u2019s most talented chefs, restaurants, wineries, and beverage partners. Set against the stunning backdrop of S\u00ed S\u00ed Restaurant, the event promises exceptional cuisine, craft cocktails, fine wines, and unforgettable culinary experiences.<\/p>\n

\u201cReceiving the Legendary Chef Award is an incredible honor, especially among so many talented chefs I admire,\u201d said Chef Dino Gatto. \u201cI\u2019ve been fortunate to spend more than 30 years at Rao\u2019s, and none of this would have been possible without the trust, friendship, and unwavering support of Frank Pellegrino Jr. and Ron Straci. They have given me the opportunity to grow, to stay true to the traditions that make Rao\u2019s so special, and to do what I love every day. This recognition belongs as much to them and to the entire Rao\u2019s family as it does to me, and I\u2019m deeply grateful.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cChef Dino Gatto represents the very best of hospitality, tradition, and culinary excellence,\u201d said Elizabeth Schneps Aloni, SVP of Dan\u2019s Taste. \u201cHis impact on the restaurant industry and his stewardship of the Rao\u2019s legacy make him a deserving recipient of this year\u2019s Legendary Chef Award.\u201d<\/p>\n

Chefs of the Hamptons has become one of the East End\u2019s premier culinary events, bringing together top chefs and passionate food lovers for a celebration of great food, wine, spirits, and hospitality. This year\u2019s event offers guests a rare opportunity to honor one of the industry\u2019s true legends while experiencing an extraordinary evening of dining and<\/p>\n

entertainment. Tickets are expected to sell quickly.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to raise a glass to a culinary icon and experience one of the summer\u2019s most anticipated food events in the Hamptons.<\/p>\n

To join Chef Dino Gatto, fellow culinary stars, and hundreds of food enthusiasts for this special celebration, visit DansTaste.com<\/a> for tickets and event information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"One of New York\u2019s most celebrated culinary figures, Chef Dino Gatto of Rao\u2019s, will be honored with the…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":294350,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[38],"tags":[128,9,24,63,129,131,130],"class_list":["post-294349","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-the-bronx","tag-bronx","tag-new-york","tag-new-york-city","tag-nyc","tag-the-bronx","tag-the-bronx-headlines","tag-the-bronx-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/294349","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=294349"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/294349\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/294350"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=294349"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=294349"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=294349"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}