Biographie
Max Tucci Restaurateur - Culinary/Lifestyle Connoisseur 3rd Generation Partner and Global Brand Officer of Delmonico's, New York, Founder and Proprietor of the Italian restaurant TUCCI- New York, Author, TV & Radio Personality
Tucci is the IACP International Association of Culinary Professionals Trailblazer Award Winner, a Telly Award Winning Producer, a six time Communicator Award winner, Muse Creative Award-winning Author of The Delmonico Way: Sublime Entertaining and Legendary Recipes from the Restaurant that Made New York!, -Rizzoli, New York. Tucci is also a culinary contributor to Appetito Magazine.
Max is a TV & Radio Personality, Emcee, Entertainment & Culinary Enthusiast, Host and Motivational Speaker. He is a regular on shows such as The Tamron Hall Show, Good Day New York with Rosanna Scotto, GMA3 and Sherri Show
Since 2008 MAX & Friends Podcast airs on L.A. Talk Radio, Sundays, 8pm PT. And now on all pod-casting platforms, reaching millions of downloads over the 14 years.
Max is a contributor to the book "Meditation, Intimate Experiences with the Divine through Contemplative Practices" -Sacred Stories 2022.
Tucci is following his famous epicurean family's footsteps as 3rd Generation Partner and Global Brand Officer of Delmonico's Restaurant, New York. The Tucci family cultivated fine dining and entertaining by turning their methods into strict policies known as "The Delmonico Way."
Max is the recipient of a Muse Creative Award for Outstanding Publication-Book for The Delmonico Way, a Telly Awards for outstanding producer of a web series for 'The Polished Woman". And a three time Communicator Awards one for outstanding 'On-Air Talent' for MAX & Friends, one for best episode of MAX & Friends; Best of Shows, and for outstanding producer. He has taken home two Davey Awards and w3 Award for outstanding producer.
Tucci has a passion for hosting television shows that feature Cooking, Entertaining, Lifestyle and Fashion. He can also be booked as an Emcee and Motivational Speaker.
Tucci resides between Florida, New York, Colorado and Florence, Italy.
Max Tucci is represented by Mark Turner, A3 Artist Agency.
More on Oscar "Max" Tucci
Born on February 14th, in New York City to Gina and Mario Tucci. Max is the grandson of the famous restaurateur Oscar Tucci of Delmonico's Restaurant. Delmonico's is know for being America's first fine dining restaurant in New York City, establishing in 1827.
Growing up, Tucci lived between Manhattan, New York, Greenwich, Connecticut and Firenze, Italy. As a youth Tucci was immersed in a cultured lifestyle, from the kitchen of Delmonico's to world travel. He was educated in private schools in the United States and Europe.
As a young man, he became an avid equine and photographer His passion for photography let him to met renowned fashion photographer, model scout and agency owner Beth Boldt. (Boldt is responsible for discovering Naomi Campbell). Beth Boldt and Tucci hit it off. At sixteen he became Boldt's assistant and would travel the United States with Boldt scouting and shooting models for respected agencies such as FORD and NEXT, to name a few. Tucci quickly carved his name into the fashion photography world. He exhibited his work all over the metro area, won many photography competitions and became the Gold Key Holder of Visual Arts in the State of Connecticut. His portfolio won him the Gold Key and was judged by photographer Cindy Sherman. Most recently, Tucci discovered model Fatou Jobe.
At eighteen, Tucci debuted his Ready-to-Wear collection entitled, 'My Other Sister'. Tucci immediately became sought after by many celebrities and socialites around the world. Famed musician, Taja Sevelle personally called Tucci to be her personal designer for her Matrix Music, Detroit's on Fire Tour. Tucci is well known for his hand beaded french lace skirts with interchangeable linings. His work has been used in many photo shoots and have been worn by celebrities at red carpet events. Tucci went from creating a woman's line to creating a men's line titled, MANBYMAX. His collections are still being sold to private clients.
At nineteen, Tucci began a Public Relations firm, representing many well know clients from authors, television personalities to musicians. Tucci's firm was known for it's elaborate parties celebrated at boutiques in New York City and Florence, Italy. At twenty-one Tucci became a one, on-one publicist for celebrity clients.
While living in Italy, Tucci scouted for international films(Tucci was the International scout and director for The Greenwich Film Festival), he studied Art History, learned to make mosaics, worked on recipes with his private chef and took many cooking classes throughout Italy and restored his Villa. Tucci is know for being a consummate host, creating lavish events
When Max returned from Italy, he received a call from celebrity stylist Derek Khan to become a part of Television History. Tucci was asked to be a Lifestyle/Fashion expert on 'America's Next Top Model with Tyra Banks'. Tucci now held another title under his belt "On-Air talent". He also appeared on WE's new series, part US Weekly part Sex and the City titled, Young, Sexy &...!
Max was asked to be on America's Next Top Model for season 3. In addition, he was featured on WB as a guest during NYC fashion week. Shortly after Tucci's exposure on Television and his attendance to many affluent events, Gotham Magazine asked Tucci if he would be on Gotham's 100 Most Eligible Bachelors List. Tucci accepted. Shortly after the magazine was published, Tucci received a phone call from Dystel and Goderich Literary Management to publish a Bachelors Cookbook.
Tucci was asked to be part of WB's new reality show Survival of the Richest, Tucci declined, due to being in a contract to produce and host a bachelors cooking show. The show's treatment was written for Tucci by Kemp Vaden Productions. Tucci and NBA All-Star, Darryl "Chocolate Thunder" created a cooking show, they began to film the show when Dawkins was called to do an NBA speaking tour to the Middle East to inspire American troops. The show was put on hold. After Dawkins return to the U.S. he became ill and passed away, leaving the show shelved.
Tucci has had considerable involvement with the literary world. While working on his cookbook, Tucci was asked by television therapist Dr. Grace Cornish to give a testimony for her book, 'The Sacred Bond'. Shortly after Al Roker called Tucci to be part of his book 'BIG Shoes' and Eduardo Xol (Extreme Makeover Home Edition) asked Tucci to be part of his book "Extreme Entertaining Made Simple" Xol was prompted to ask Tucci to design "The Classic Dinner Party" after Xol was invited to Tucci's Villa in Florence, Italy where Tucci held an exquisite dinner party for Xol. Josh Sapin invited Max to contribute to his book 'The Big Picture'. Tucci supplied a photograph from his Oscar's Delmonico archives, which is the largest archival selection of epicurean artifacts dating back to the 1800's. Tucci's newest contribution is to a book titled Meditation; Intimate Experiences with the Divine through Contemplative Practices; by Sister Jenna & Friends, published by Sacred Stories. Tucci is an avid meditator and shares his story on how meditation transformed his life.
A born philanthropist, Tucci is involved with many charity organizations. He sits on the board of Lehman Center for the Performing Arts in The Bronx and is a Food Council Member for City Harvest. In addition over the decades Tucci has had involvement with The Montefiore Children's Hospital, Community of Unity in New York, The American Ballet Theater, The former Chances for Children founded by Sarah Ferguson Duchess of York, Boy's Town, The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International, The Lithuania Orphanage Fund, The Children's Health Fund and the American Diabetes Association, SOS Children's Villages, Unicorn Children's Foundation, Neighbor's 4 Neighbor's, The Arc of Palm Beach County. Max has chaired numerous events in New York, Los Angeles, and Palm Beach, raising millions of dollars for the named organizations. He has been awarded by many organizations and his commitment to public service and dedication in working with charities and philanthropies in many sectors and his help to stop diabetes, led, the American Diabetes Association to present Tucci and his sister Nicoletta the Young Leadership in Philanthropy Award. Eva La Rue with Academy Award Winner Celeste Holm presented the award to the Tuccis.
His show "Eye OnThe People with Max Tucci" aired on WSFL/TheCW
