Brooklyn native Dino Angelo Luciano wins MasterChef, shines on worldwide stage
Known as the ‘Culinary Johnny Depp,’ Luciano Has Made Bensonhurst Proud
Displaying passion, dedication and drive, Dino Angelo Luciano has won the “MasterChef” challenge. According to the show’s judges, nobody has come so far and done so much as Luciano. He was presented with the $250,000 prize and the coveted MasterChef trophy.
Luciano’s unique preparations of a squid ink pasta appetizer, lamb chop entrée and tiramisu dessert impressed the judges, who said that Luciano puts his soul on a plate with each of his unorthodox recipes.
Upon learning of his victory, Luciano shouted, “Mommy, I did it! I did it, Ma!” adding, “I know my mother’s proud of me. That’s all that matters.” With his mother and father in the audience, the exceedingly personable Luciano was beaming. He called the win, “The ticket to the beginning of my life.”