Our American Stories explores the dynamic and shifting relationship America had with her new immigrants in the 20th century.

Mario Batali talks about moving back to Italy as a young man to learn how to cook Italian food, and his continuing connection to his Italian heritage.

Mario Batali reminisces about his grandmother, her influence on his life as a chef, and his first cooking experiences.

Mario Batali talks about what it was like to grow up as the grandson of Italian immigrants in Washington state.

Mario Batali is one of the country’s most celebrated chefs. He has opened six highly successful restaurants in New York City. Batali is a familiar television personality, from his Food Network cooking show, Molto Mario, to his recent PBS series, Spain…On the Road Again, and his appearances as a competitor on Iron Chef.