Chef Christian Petroni recounts some of the most memorable moments since his last appearance on the podcast. He reflects on his culinary influences, shaped by growing up in the Bronx alongside his Italian parents to visiting the island of Ponza as a child. Christian reveals the joy of connecting with his favorite chefs in real-time through social media and finding common ground with his followers. He talks about his experience on Beat Bobby Flay: Holiday Throwdown and delves into the significance of the Feast of the Seven Fishes. Christian expresses gratitude for the unwavering support of his chef friends since his debut on Chopped over a decade ago. He opens up about his quest to recapture the magical holiday spirit of childhood and shares cherished traditions that he eagerly anticipates each year. The Bronx native dishes on his favorite Italian restaurants in the area, including a standout red sauce spot. Reflecting on his upbringing attending Yankees games with his father, he shares the profound meaning behind having his garlic bread now sold in the stadium. Looking ahead to 2024, Christian gives an exclusive peek into his plans, promising even more garlic bread and the launch of his upcoming book.    Follow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetwork     Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesire    Follow Christian Petroni on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianpetroni/    Follow Christian Petroni on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianpetroni    Learn More About Chopped: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/chopped    Learn More About Beat Bobby Flay: Holiday Throwdown: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/beat-bobby-flay-holiday-throwdown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.