Franco Taruschio

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Franco Taruschio
Born1938 (age 86–87)
Italy
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Franco Taruschio (born 1938) is an Italian former chef and restaurateur. For 38 years, he was the owner of The Walnut Tree restaurant in Abergavenny, Wales, during which time the establishment held a Michelin Star.

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Early life

Taruschio was born in Montefano, Italy, [1] in 1938. [2]

Career

In 1963, Taruschio opened The Walnut Tree in Abergavenny, Wales. [3] He ran it for the next 38 years, before selling it to compatriots Francesco and Enrica Mattioli. [4]

After retiring, [5] Taruschio he taught in Italy, while also working on several projects in the UK, such as Links into Languages, a project which taught culinary students Italian cuisine. The students won the European Initiative Award and the Mary Glasgow Award. [2]

Taruschio has written five cookery books, [2] including 1993's Leaves from the Walnut Tree. [1] [6]

Personal life

Taruschio is married to Ann (née Forester), who co-founded The Walnut Tree with her husband. [2] The couple adopted a daughter from Thailand. [1]

In 2003, Taruschio was awarded an OBE in recognition of his services to the culinary industry and his service to Monmouthshire. [2]

A portrait of Taruschio, taken by Barry Marsden, is in the possession of the National Portrait Gallery. [7]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Food & Drink: Love letter to Ann and Franco: The recipes from a". The Independent. 1993-10-15. Retrieved 2025-12-11.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "1000 Cookbooks". 1000 Cookbooks. Retrieved 2025-12-11.
  3. ↑ Harris, Stephen (2019-11-12). "The 'legendary' restaurant and cookbook that inspired a generation of chefs". The Telegraph. ISSN   0307-1235 . Retrieved 2025-12-11.
  4. ↑ Williams, Kathryn (2023-04-08). "The brilliant people behind Wales' most beloved restaurant sat in the hills". Wales Online. Retrieved 2025-12-11.
  5. ↑ Fort, Matthew (2003-09-06). "Barnsley House". The Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 2025-12-11.
  6. ↑ Harris, Introduction by Stephen; Ann, recipes by; Taruschio, Franco (2020-02-16). "OFM's classic cookbook: Leaves from the Walnut Tree by Ann and Franco Taruschio". The Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 2025-12-11.
  7. ↑ "Franco Taruschio - National Portrait Gallery". www.npg.org.uk. Retrieved 2025-12-11.
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