American Pearl in the News
In short: Celebrity chef Lidia Bastianich wore American Pearl South Sea cultured pearls while filming her public-television cooking series.
Lidia Bastianich wears American Pearl South Sea pearls on television
Lidia Bastianich, the chef, restaurateur and cookbook author often called the first lady of Italian cooking in America, chose American Pearl’s South Sea cultured pearl line to wear while filming her public-television series “Lidia’s Italian Table.”
Bastianich came to New York in 1958, owns the Felidia restaurant and, with her son Joseph, runs Becco in the theater district. The James Beard Foundation named her Best Chef: New York City in 1999.
Source: Lidia’s Italian Table (public television). From the American Pearl press archive; the original broadcast is no longer online.
Common Questions
Which celebrity chef wore American Pearl pearls?
Lidia Bastianich wore American Pearl South Sea cultured pearls while filming her public-television series “Lidia’s Italian Table.”







