Table to Stage:
Katie Parla

On Monday, November 13, Chris Shepherd welcomes renowned Rome-based, New York Times bestselling author and Emmy-nominated TV host Katie Parla for a dynamic conversation covering her quest to champion all things Italy and more.

Katie Parla is the acclaimed author, publisher, television and podcast host, journalist, culinary guide, and educator based in Rome. She has written, edited or contributed to more than 35 books including the cookbooks American Sfoglino, Flour Lab, Food of the Italian South, Tasting Rome, and The Joy of Pizza. In 2022, Katie founded Parla Publishing, independently publishing her latest cookbook, Food of the Italian Islands, while establishing services designed to demystify all facets of the process for other authors, restaurants, and brands. She co-hosts Gola, a podcast about Italian food and drinks culture. In addition to appearing as an expert on television programs such as “Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy” and Netflix’s “Chef’s Table,” Katie hosts culinary shows on Recipe.tv including her Emmy-nominated food and travel series “Katie Parla’s Rome,” “Katie Parla’s Roman Kitchen,” and “Gola on the Road.” Follow along on Instagram at @katieparla.