Franco Taruschio
Italian chef and restaurateur
About Franco Taruschio
Born 1938.
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.
Early life Taruschio was born in Montefano, Italy, in 1938.
Career
In 1963, Taruschio opened The Walnut Tree in Abergavenny, Wales. He ran it for the next 38 years, before selling it to compatriots Francesco and Enrica Mattioli.
After retiring, Taruschio 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.
Personal life Taruschio is married to Ann (née Forester), who co-founded The Walnut Tree with her husband.
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Who is Franco Taruschio?
Italian chef and restaurateur
When was Franco Taruschio born?
Franco Taruschio was born in 1938.
Sources & further reading
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