“I’ve been sharing Italian products and culinary traditions with our Manicaretti customers for decades. Now with AUTENTICO, I'm able to share my experiences in the farms and kitchens of my extended Italian family, and offer a philosophy of eating and my favorite recipes to everyone.”
—Rolando Beramendi, Manicaretti Founder
Rolando Beramendi is the founder of the Italian fine food importer Manicaretti and a frequent winner of Specialty Food Show awards. Truly a “chef’s chef,” his products, cooking classes, and culinary expertise have been praised by luminaries such as Ina Garten, Alice Waters, Mario Batali, Thomas Keller, Nancy Silverton, and many more. He splits his time between New York, San Francisco, and Florence.