We CAN change the world through food. The world’s greatest challenges are health, growth, and equity. Hunger in the world still exists. The amount of food waste we throw away every year can feed thousands. If we look at all the ways food impacts our lives, we can end hunger, shop smarter, and know what we’re eating.
Allison Fasano was born and raised in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. She knew at the age of 11 years old that she wanted to become a Chef after watching the Food Network for the first time. She began following and cooking alongside her father who inspired her passion for Italian cuisine. Following her passion she studied culinary arts abroad in Calabria, Italy were she specialized in regional Italian cuisine. As a Chef, Allison loves bold, layers of flavor food that tells a story, or what she likes to call “Nonna Style” food that gives you a hug on the inside. Her passion and her dynamic personality landed her at the most exciting culinary scenes in NYC. She spent over 14 years working in Michelin star restaurants including The Sagamore Resort, Lidia, and Joe Bastianich’s Del Posto. Most recently she spent time at Gato with Bobby Flay’s team as a Sous Chef. In 2017 she joined Urbani Truffle as one of their resident Chefs.
Allison has appeared on Food Network’s “Beat Bobby Flay,” “Chopped,” Fios’ “Restaurant Hunters,” and “Newsday FeedMe TV.” Allison became the Executive Chef at Harleys American Grille located in Farmingdale, NY, Long Island where she received a rare 3 stars and the restaurant was named one of the top 5 restaurants to try on Long Island in 2019. Allison’s motto in life is “ food and laughter is what I’m after,” She says that growing up she always wanted to be a comedian and now she cooks and tells jokes for free.
