I rise today to honor the life and career of a remarkable American who has spent the last half century helping to turn food into public art. John Pisto is one of the original celebrity chefs. He is part of the cutting edge group of restaurant professionals who have brought the creativity. artisanship. art. and excitement of Americas best professional kitchens to the attention of the general public. And in doing so he has helped make his hometown of Monterey. California. one of the worlds finest culinary treasures. Chef Pisto was born in Syracuse New York. on October 16. 1941. His Italian immigrant parents. Santo and Santa Pisto. soon moved to Monterey. CA where Santo worked as a tailor for the Naval Postgraduate School.
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