When you want a good Italian food around New York City – or really anywhere – there are some things I always see. A real Italian pronunciation helps, or whispering at least one. Fresh bread and olive oil (with a bonus points for roasted garlic swimming and slowly infect it). And fresh Parmeson – lots of it. You know that this is the real deal when a full wheel and a microplane greater in the dining room are always on the standby.

But Arthur and SonsA red-soss combined with old school flair and severe comfort vibes, you will find all that and much more. Third generation Italian established by American Chef JosedoriRestaurant is a love letter for Italian-American cooking that never goes out of style. Think: Red Booth, Checker Measoposh, Stained Glass Light Fit, and Bath in Caesar Salad Fresh Creashy Paneer. It is comfortable, classic and always packed. And there is a possibility, you will see that those who personally suffer perm on their dish.

A Michelin-starred chef, Isidori, did not fall into the world of only restaurants, he was picked up in it. Since he was five years old, he was in the kitchen, learning ropes from cooking English muffin pizza with his father. Today, he is continuing the tradition with his 8 -year -old son, Roman.

“Roman reminds me why I fell in love with food in the first place.

Meet Roman, Joe’s favorite chef

Roman who was in the kitchen, since he was a child. These days, their movements include blindfolding utensils, sprayed cheese, and Sinatra. Although Roman had already made it clear that he wants to become an architect – not a chef, thank you very much – he still prefers to cook with his father, especially when it involves breakfast (fried eggs are a favorite).

“When we are together in the kitchen, it is our time to join, laugh and just exist. He can throw basil leaves in a bowl or dance for Sinatra, while we wait for the sauce to boil, but those moments that matters.”

For Isidory, cooking with Roman is not about accuracy, it is about learning and playing. Whether they are shaping meatball or choosing herbs, the goal is simple: have fun, make memories.

“We do not go aim for Michelin stars when the Roman is in the kitchen – we target for a smile.”

And if you ever wondered what a chef is In fact After hours, cook with his family, which gave us a scoop inside.

What they cook together (hint: pizza is always on the menu)

One of his favorite? Homemade pizza night. Roman rolls the dough, spoon the sauce, chooses topping, and secrets a lot of cheese on the way.

Another hit is their “build-on pasta bowl” nights, where the material that removes and Roman slightly collects his plate like a food stylist. This gives him autonomy in the kitchen and encourages courageous food-however, who believes, Broccoli is still a non-starter.

Joey also discovered ways to keep the kitchen fun to keep the kitchen fun.

“Let go of perfection – this is the number one rule. Cooking with children should be dirty, loud and full of laughter. If a meatball goes square instead of a goal, who cares?”

To keep Roman busy, he converts tasks into sports: Who can crack the egg without receiving a shell in the bowl? How many red ingredients can they throw into the salad?

Tools and material they love

Who learned what works – and what not – when it comes to cooking with children. He explains anything more spicy or complexly and protests for colored materials such as tangent, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozerela and herbs that they can lift directly from the garden.

And when it comes to the equipment, Roman has some favorite:

• A Mini whisk He makes him feel like a real chef

, cookie cutters To shape pancakes and sandwiches

• A Kid-saff crossing knife To cut strawberries and bananas

Lesson from line and family kitchen

Teaching Roman for Rome has been its kind education for Joe. Beyond recipes and techniques, it is about passing on values: patience, creativity, curiosity. It is also about allowing perfection, to let the pressure, to expects.

Who admits that his mother still gets Roman’s vote for the best cook in the family (humble, at least to say). But at the end of the day, it is not about food – it is about being together.

“Cooking with Roman is one of my full favorite things. It’s not just about food – it’s about spending real time together.”

This father’s day, both will probably come back to the kitchen, which they do best do: crack the egg, stirring the sauce, and dance to Sinatra.

And while Roman can be big as an architect, one thing is certain – she always knows her way around a kitchen, thanks for the time spent in her father’s favor.

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