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What
dish did you
try during the
pandemic that
you're excited
to share?
J A N E T F L E T C H E R
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MEET THE STAFFER
N I C K G R A S S I
E X E C U T I V E A S S I S TA N T
T O T H E P R E S I D E N T
Nick Grassi is the executive
assistant to the president at the
Specialty Food Association. He's
thrilled to be a part of a team that
works to advance the mission of
Champion, Nurture, and Connect
for the SFA through its industry
volunteer groups, by supporting the board
of directors, and managing special projects to
advance its member benefits and offerings to its community.
Where do you live?
I am originally from Brooklyn, New York,
and now live in Wayne, New Jersey.
What's your fondest food memory?
Man, there are so many! My family are Italian immigrants
so I grew up around food 24/7 … My grandparents' from-
scratch home cooked meals always put a smile on my face!
Do you prefer to eat in or go out?
I'd say half and half, it depends on the mood. I love trying comfort
food from restaurants and bringing them home to enjoy.
What's your favorite food city?
Rome, Italy—without a doubt.
What's one of the strangest
things you've ever eaten?
Wild boar. I wouldn't consider myself a very adventurous
eater, but a friend of mine hunted and cooked boar
that we had with a homemade pasta and sauce. It was
one of the most unbelievable meals I've ever had.
Roasted chicken with
fingerling potatoes and
juniper berries
Ikarian white bean puree
with baked pita chips.
We got tired of hummus
and this was spicy from
the garlic and totally
satisfying
