Damiano Carrara (born 22 September 1985)[1][2] is an Italian chef, restaurateur and cookbook author who resides in Moorpark, California.[3]
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Born | (1985-09-22) 22 September 1985 (age 36)[1][2] Lucca, Italy[1] |
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Website | carraras |
Carrara was born in Lucca, Tuscany.[1] 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.[3] In 2013, they opened a second location in Agoura Hills, California.[1]
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.[1][5][6] Later that year, he went on to win the "Chocotage XXL" episode of Cutthroat Kitchen.[1]
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]
In May 2016,[4][3] 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.[1] In October 2016, he served as one of the judges in the second season of Halloween Baking Championship.[8]
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2016 | Dolce Italia: Authentic Italian Baking | Lulu | 1483443264 |
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