Smiling man outdoors on a rooftop during sunset in a city.
Person taking a photo of a dining table set with wine bottles, glasses, and white plates in a restaurant.

Nico Schinco

is a freelance photographer - and 2nd generation Sicilian-American - based in Queens, NY.

With a focus on food, travel and documentary-style imagery, his work has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Condé Nast Traveler and Italy Segreta Magazine to name just a few.

His work also appears in: Pasta Every Day (Voracious) by Meryl Feinstein (a 2024 James Beard Award winner and a NYT Best Cookbook of 2023); Persian Feasts (Phaidon) by Leila Heller (a Food & Wine Best Cookbook of 2024); and Pass the Plate (Clarkson Potter) by Carolina Gelen (a 2024 NYT bestseller).

You may run into Nico sipping vermouth at Bar Enzo in Long Island City or follow him on Instagram @nschinco.

“I wanted to create a book that captured the essence of this beautiful place and the spirit of its people. Nico’s images bring the pages to life.”

-John Bersani- Author 20 Amici 40 Ricette

Green rolling hills and mountains covered with trees, with some buildings visible in the lower part of the landscape. Leaves frame the top and right edges of the photo.
A narrow street leading into a historic stone village with old buildings, greenery, and flower pots.
A man sitting at a table in a restaurant, smiling and laughing. There are wine bottles on a shelf behind him, and wine glasses on the table. The restaurant has a warm, inviting atmosphere with natural light.

Come along on a culinary journey that will lead you down your own path to delicious Tuscan cooking and beyond.

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