I never see ot hear anything on him. I used to listen yo his ever so boring talk show in NY on WOR 710 a.m. His restaurant Rocco's was worse than any meal I ever had in Little Italy 15 years ago. I never see him on Food Network.... (21 replies, last updated by LindaWhit August 10, 2007)

Tuned in to the show yesterday-no Rocco...Went on WOR’s website and he’s been excised...what’s up w/that? Although I never cared for him before, he was pretty good on that show...shared plenty of interesting... (15 replies, last updated by Chino Wayne January 22, 2006)

There’s an article in Gourmet’s Collector’s edition, Oct 2000 about DiSpirito. In it, DiSpirito is described as “the leading chef of his generation”. Discussion on this month’s issue of Gourmet... (4 replies, last updated by Doc August 4, 2003)

Hello - I got a couple of Rocco's cookbooks at the library, and I have to say I am really impressed. I especially like his “5 Minute Flavor” book. Every recipe I have tried has come out very well. It reminds me of... (0 replies, last updated by Westy September 20, 2006)

I don’t understand all the negative posts about Rocco DiSpirito. I am not a fan, but one shouldn’t be forever stuck doing the same thing just because one does it well. I for one is happy that DWTS is branching out... (93 replies, last updated by DiningDiva October 21, 2008)

Heard through the grapevine that A&E is working on a cooking show with Rocco DiSpirito. Producers are currently looking for "...people with unique and compelling stories who need Rocco's help in the kitchen to share these... (41 replies, last updated by LindaWhit June 16, 2009)

Is Rocco DiSpirito still in Union Pacific? (3 replies, last updated by foodfool May 5, 2003)

Doesn’t anyone else find the China Grill Management and Rocco Dispirito duelling Lawsuits a little to coincidental, The 2nd part of The Restaurant airs April 19th. CG files its suit in Feb. ( building up the hype) Rocco... (1 reply, last updated by The Chowhound Team April 10, 2004)

hilarious considering it fell on the same day the sniper was sentenced to death.”). There was no sign of Rocco himself at this early seating, and part of the menu was devoted to a guest chef from the DiSpiritos’... (5 replies, last updated by your moms December 3, 2003)

I heard that Rocco DiSpirito is opening a new Italian restaurant – anyone know where or when? (7 replies, last updated by sonja April 16, 2003)

Probably only SD hounds have seen this, but rocco dispirito is doing a cooking demo and book signing at harrahs rincon next week. This is one of san diego’s many indian casinos and one of the more remote ones. Does this... (1 reply, last updated by Cathy December 6, 2007)

to add to the list of slams, see link below. Does anyone think next week’s NY Times review will also be Rocco's? I do, and I wonder what Grimes will think. I haven’t been, don’t plan to go, but I will say I am... (7 replies, last updated by Matt M. August 18, 2003)

. What remains, as documented on television, is the humble vision of Rocco DiSpirito." http://www.nytimes.com/2003/07/25/dining/25JOUR.html (4 replies, last updated by Jeff July 27, 2003)

I think you’re thinking of the wrong Rocco's. This one is brand new, and owned/run by celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito. The funny thing is there was an item I just read somewhere about the owners of the old Rocco's (the one... (5 replies, last updated by The Chowhound Team June 19, 2003)

I haven’t ranted about the TIMES critics in months, so it’s time. Today’s reviews both stymied me. To keep it short, when a food critic writes something as outright snobby as "Mama [DiSpirito's] meatballs, juicy... (18 replies, last updated by The Chowhound Team September 21, 2003)