SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Giada De Laurentiis is an Emmy Award-winning celebrity chef who has become a household name synonymous with the bright, breezy flavors of Italian cooking. Her signature restaurant, Luna by Giada, is located at Caesars Republic Scottsdale — a setting that perfectly bridges her past and her future. The name “Luna” is a tribute to Giada’s grandmother.
“My grandmother was a big influence on my life,” Giada said. “She was the one who taught us about the moon as children. We used to call her ‘Nonna Luna’ instead of her actual name. That’s where the inspiration came from.”
The restaurant also pays homage to her grandfather, prolific film producer Dino De Laurentiis. While movie posters from his 60-year career line the walls, Giada says her most cherished memories of him aren’t from the silver screen — they’re from the kitchen…