A native Bostonian, Richard Battista graduated from Burdett College with a degree in finance and accounting.  His love for the culinary industry began at an early age at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Boston, from there on to Europe for an eight year apprenticeship in France and Italy.  As an educator his assignments included the California Culinary Academy, Johnson and Wales University,  the Los Angeles Culinary Institute, and the Art Institute.  His culinary resume includes; Executive Chef, Executive Pastry Chef, author, contributing editor to regional and national publications and past president of the American Culinary Federation/LA.

He is the former talk show host of “Food for Thought” on KSCO radio for several years before coming to KNEW 910am.  His charm, wit and knowledge will appeal to your senses and your culinary skills will be enhanced.