Father Giuseppe Race has been a fisherman, from a long line of fishermen, and farmer all of his life. His mother Assunta has been a 'traditional' housewife. Assunta has been blessed with a great gift for culinary arts. Giuseppe and Assunta have five beautiful children (not so young today): Salvatore, Vincenzo, Antonio, Filippo and Mara. Though they all possess a fondness for cuisine, Antonio is the only one to pursue this love and make it his livelihood.

Antonio learned from an early age about the joys of culinary expression. His ancestors have been suppliers of fresh sea foods for generations. As well, the family has grown their own produce, made their own wines, breads and gourmet cuisine for centuries.