Joe Bastianich is an American personality who has gained the limelight because of various careers that he has ventured into. Joe was born in Astoria, Queens, New York in 1968, and his early life has shaped his life positively.
Joe’s parents purchased their first restaurant Buonavia when he was four years old, and it enabled him to be exposed to cooking matters. When he was eleven years old, his parents purchased Villa Seconda and it formed the basis for his love for cooking, especially Italian food.
He graduated from college and worked in a different field for a few years. He later convinced his parents to work with him and opened Becco. It was the beginning of his long career that would see him accumulate a substantial net worth, as we will see here.
Net Worth
Joe is an established television personality who has accumulated a net worth of $15 million. Joe has ventured into various ventures as a television personality, food writer, and restauranter which has enabled him to accumulate his wealth.
Joe is best recognized for being the judge of shows like MasterChef, MasterChef Italia, and MasterChef Junior. After his parents divorced in 1997, his father transferred his shares in Becco and Lidia to Joe and his sister.
Early Life and Education
Joseph Bastianich was born on September 17, 1968, to Italian immigrants Felice and Lidia Bastianich. His parents moved to the United States in 1958 during the large Istrian Exodus and since then, they have resided in the United States.
Joe was raised by parents who had restaurants, and the exposure enabled him to find a career later in life. He joined Boston College where he earned a degree in Finance.
Early Career
After Joe graduated from Boston College, he traded in bonds on Wall Street for a year. Despite his dedication, he gave up after one year and chose to venture into the food sector. Joe took an extended trip to Italy; his roots and it inspired him to learn what he wanted to major in.
Career Success
Joe’s success in the food industry began when he opened Becco, an Italian restaurant with his mother. Later, he joined hands with Mario Batali and opened Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca. The Italian restaurant gained fame, and it was rated three stars by the New York Times.
His collaboration with Batali opened success for Joe and it enabled the duo to open seven more restaurants in New York and other cities. Various restaurants with Joe and his partners have gained awards, explaining how he has managed to stay in such a competitive space.
Besides achieving success as a restauranter, he has also ventured into television. He began by appearing in MasterChef as a judge until he quit because it was taking too much of his time. However, he returned to acting as the judge in other MasterChef series.
Personal Life
Bastianich lives in New York City with his wife and children. He has been married to his wife Deanna for many years, and they share three children Olivia, Ethan, and Miles.
