Today’s guest is Renato Poliafito, the creative force behind Ciao, Gloria, the beloved bakery and café in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, and Pasta Night, its cozy pasta-slinging counterpart right across the street. A two-time James Beard Award nominee and co-author of multiple cookbooks, Renato released his first solo book, “Dolci!: American Baking with an Italian Accent,” last year as a tribute to his Italian American roots and his deep affection for Italy.Renato joins host Jessie Sheehan to chat about his childhood trips to Italy, the flavors that shaped his palate, and the evolution of his dessert style. Then, the duo walk through his recipe for Spumoni Loaf from “Dolci!”<a href="https://cherrybombe.com/blogs/recipes/renato-polifito-spumoni-loaf">Click here</a> for Renato’s Spumoni Loaf recipe.<a href="https://cherrybombe.com/pages/the-power-issue">Get The Power Issue</a>!Subscribe to our <a href="https://cherrybombe.substack.com/">baking newsletter</a>.<a href="https://cherrybombe.com/pages/jubilee-2025-la">Sign up here</a> for Jubilee L.A. updates.Visit <a href="http://cherrybombe.com">cherrybombe.com</a> for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events.More on Renato: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/renatoinbrooklyn/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.ciaogloria.com/">Ciao, Gloria</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593537181?tag=randohouseinc7986-20">“Dolci!”</a> cookbookMore on Jessie: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessiesheehanbakes/">Instagram</a>, “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Salty-Cheesy-Herby-Crispy-Snackable/dp/1682688690">Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes</a>” cookbook

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