Damiano Carrara Explained

Damiano Carrara
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Damiano Carrara (born 22 September 1985) is an Italian chef, restaurateur and cookbook author who resides in Italy.[3]

Early life

Carrara was born in Lucca, Tuscany. He served as a bartender at age 19 in his hometown before he continued bartending across Dublin, Ireland.[4] By 2012, he and his brother Massimiliano had relocated to Moorpark, California, where they opened their bakery Carrara Pastries. In 2013, they opened a second location in Agoura Hills, California. In 2023 the Carrara Pastry companies were sold to a new owner.

Career

Carrara has made television appearances on several Food Network series. He first came to prominence as a contestant in the premier season of Spring Baking Championship in 2015, where he finished in second place.[5] [6] Later that year, he went on to win the "Chocotage XXL" episode of Cutthroat Kitchen.

Carrara also infrequently served as a judge on Bakers vs. Fakers and Winner Cake All. Carrara also served as a judge in the Christmas Cookie Challenge, which aired on Food Network in 2017.[7]

Food Network Star and Halloween Baking Championship

In May 2016, Carrara was announced as a contestant for the twelfth season of Food Network Star. He survived until midway through the season finale, finishing in third place. In October 2016, he served as one of the judges in the second season of Halloween Baking Championship.[8]

Filmography

Television

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: About us – Carrara Kitchen. Carrara Kitchen. WordPress.com. 14 November 2016.
  2. Web site: Damiano Carrara on Twitter: "Grazie mamma, papà e Nonna https://t.co/z3MF4Pxmby". Twitter. Carrara. Damiano. 22 September 2016. 14 November 2016.
  3. Web site: Food Network Star Season 12 – Cheatsheet Diva Foodies. Diva Foodies. Bloomberg. Toby. 22 May 2016. 14 November 2016.
  4. Web site: "Food Network Star" Celebrity Interview – Meet Chef Damiano Carrara – Dine.Savor.Repeat.. Dine.Savor.Repeat. WordPress.com. Conaway. Sheri. 27 April 2016. 14 November 2016. 19 October 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161019052846/http://dinesavorrepeat.com/food-network-star-celebrity-interview-meet-chef-damiano-carrara/. dead.
  5. Web site: Damiano Carrara: Summer Desserts – Story KTTV. KTTV. Fox Television Stations. Pulfrey. Michelle. DeSocio. Jeffrey Thomas. 7 July 2015. 14 November 2016. 20 December 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161220075401/http://www.foxla.com/good-day/good-day-la-features/2087134-story. dead.
  6. Web site: Food Network baking show to feature Moorpark chef. Ventura County Star. Gannett Company. McKinnon. Lisa. 25 April 2016. 14 November 2016. 21 October 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161021034435/http://archive.vcstar.com/entertainment/dining/food-network-baking-show-to-feature-moorpark-chef-ep-1053943063-345396052.html. dead.
  7. Web site: Bakers vs. Fakers Episodes.
  8. Web site: Halloween Baking Championship, Season 2: Meet the Host and Judges : Food Network. Food Network. Scripps Networks Interactive. 14 November 2016.
  9. Web site: Damiano Carrara. 2021-08-15. IMDb.