Rosalia Buzzetta of Benedetto's on Main is Ford Hotel Supply's Chef of the Month

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Chef of the Month is sponsored by Ford Hotel Supply.

Position: Executive chef

Married? Yes, to Benedetto Buzzetta

Kids? Yes, three kids - Tony, Daniela and Paul - and four grandchildren - Massimo, Benedetto, Pauli and Joey.

Where are you originally from? Palermo, Sicily

Where did you go to school? In Palermo and here in St. Louis

How did you get to where you are? Through hard work and a family history of restaurant owners

Photo courtesy of benedetto's on main

New things going on in your restaurant: Our menu specials vary daily and we have live music on Saturday nights.

Favorite menu item: Pasta and fresh fish

Three cool facts about you:
• I work with my son, Tony.
• We're one of only a few Italian restaurants in the Wildwood area.
• The decor at our restaurant is antique Italian style.

What is your favorite piece of equipment or kitchen item? My Cabi oven - it cooks everything well and in a short time.

Benedetto's On Main, 16721 Main St, Wildwood, MO, benedettostl.com