About the Author

John Lanzafame was Executive Chef for Hugo's Lounge and Hugo's Bar Pizza in Sydney, and was the proprieter of the highly regarded restaurant, Lanzafame, in Sydney's inner-west. He has a passion for regional Italian cuisine and is renowned in the industry for his simple ideas and perfection 'on the plate'. He is a previous World Champion Pizza Maker, has represented Australia in the 2008 culinary Olympics in in Germany, and has appeared on Australian television show, Ready Steady Cook.