A collection of recipes and anecdotes inspired by the world famous restaurant Joanne Trattoria
owned by Joe Germanotta father of Lady Gaga. Family food and love are the foundation upon
which Joe and Cynthia Germanotta raised their daughters. Built on those same principles the
Germanottas family-run restaurant is world-renowned for its vibrant hospitality delicious
Southern Italian fare and warm familial atmosphere. Named in honor of Joe's sister who died of
Lupus three months shy of her 20th birthday Joanne Trattoria is more than a neighborhood
restaurant it is a mecca for Lady Gaga fans a frequent gathering place for celebrities and
notable New Yorkers and a home to its faithful regulars and devoted staff. In his debut
cookbook Joe shares a mix of time-tested family recipes and house favorites-such as Joanne's
Meatballs Papa G's Chicken Scarpariello and the unforgettable Nutellasagna-and for the first
time recounts his inspirational story of fulfilling his lifelong dream of opening his own
restaurant. With never-before released family photos heartwarming testimonials and
entertaining anecdotes from the extended Joanne family as well as a moving foreword by the
Germanottas' older daughter Golden Globe®- and six-time Grammy®-winning Academy
Award-nominated global icon Lady Gaga Joanne Trattoria Cookbook: Classic Recipes and Scenes
from an Italian-American Restaurant will delight both fans and foodies alike.
