Lidia Bastianich Draws A Crowd At West Deptford ShopRite

WEST DEPTFORD, NJ - Emmy award-winning public television host, bestselling author, successful restaurateur and owner of a flourishing food and entertainment business, Lidia Bastianich, signed books for about 400 adoring fans for more than three hours at the West Deptford ShopRite on Saturday, Dec. 8.

Bastianich's recently published memoir, "My American Dream: A Life of Love, Family and Food, Lidia's Celebrate Like an Italian or Lidia's Favorite Recipes," will be available for purchase. Bastianich will take photos with customers and sign copies of her book. Below are photos from the event, provided by ShopRite.

Lidia fan, Julie Heenan of West Deptford poses for a photo with Zallie ShopRite store associate, Michelle Feeney who spent the day serving complimentary Zallie’s Own Italian Cookies.

Zallie’s Own Catering Chef, Kevin Czechowski served complimentary Zallie’s Own Pane Rustico with Cento Olive Oil, as well as Lidia’s pasta with her marinara sauce to fans throughout the day.

Woodbury Heights resident Mary Ortner was one of the first in line to receive Lidia’s signature. Looking on is Lidia’s son in law, Corrado Mauali, President of Nonna Foods.

Morgan Wright from Mt. Laurel traveled to Zallie’s ShopRite of West Deptford to meet her idol.

Monroeville resident, Chetna Macnow and her family spent some time chatting with Lidia Bastianich.

Store owner, Bruce Zallie getting a signature from Lidia, with President of Nonna Foods, Corrado Manuali looking on.

The gift baskets arranged by store associates containing Lidia’s pasta, sauce and cookbook, as well as individual Lidia cookbooks waiting to be sold to die-hard fans.

Store owner, Bruce Zallie and the store’s Director of Marketing, Giuliana Zallie pose for a photo with Lidia.

The Zallie’s ShopRite of West Deptford team who worked tirelessly to make Lidia’s Book Signing a flawless event! Pictured with Lidia are the store owners, Bruce and Giuliana Zallie, Store Director, Ron Raucci along with managers and associates.