Rick Tarantino

Rick Tarantino is an accomplished culinary professional with extensive experience in various roles, including owner of City Beef & Provisions and co-owner alongside Jim Nelson. As a celebrity chef, Rick hosts "The Chef's Table with Rick Tarantino" on ShopNBC and has made significant contributions to multiple brands, including Hood Cottage Cheese and Westinghouse Home Appliances. Rick also serves as the Director of Research & Development at Rastelli Foods Group, Inc. and has a long-standing commitment to product development in the food industry. With a strong educational background from Johnson & Wales University and the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Rick has established a prominent presence in television, advertising, and food innovation since 1992.