Ralph Perrazzo

Ralph Perrazzo is an Italian American chef. He has been dubbed the “mad scientist of burgers”[1] and the “Willy Wonka virtuoso of creative pastry”.[2][3]

Ralph Perrazzo
Chef Ralph Perrazzo, 2019
Born
Long Island, NY
EducationThe Culinary Institute of America
Culinary career
Cooking styleAmerican cuisine
Current restaurant(s)
  • bBd's (Beers, Burgers, Desserts), Snap-O-Razzo Hot Dogs
Website

His restaurant bBd's (or Beers, Burgers, Desserts) was the New York City Wine & Food Festival's 2015 Burger Bash Winner[4] and was included in Newsday's Top Long Island Restaurants in 2014, 2015, and 2016.[5][6][7]

He cooked at the Life Is Beautiful Music & Art Festival official kick-off party, Grills & Guitars in 2016 where he was noticed for his pickle fries and steamed burgers.[8][9][3] Perrazzo has also been recognized for his ramen.[10][11] In 2016, George Kao of the ramen-noodle company Sun Noodle, came to bBd's in New York to try his bowl of ramen.

In 2020, Perrazzo is focusing on his new artisan line of hot dogs and his hot dog company, Snap-O-Razzo Hot Dogs.

Biography

Ralph Perrazzo grew up in Long Island, New York. At 14, he worked at Country House in Stony Brook, New York for six years before starting his education at The Culinary Institute of America. He externed at Michelin-star restaurant Jean-Georges in New York City and, after graduating, worked there for 4 years under Gabriel Kreuther and Eric Hubert.

He then worked at Nick & Toni's in East Hampton for two years, cooking under chef Joe Realmuto, focusing on rustic Italian cuisine. After moving to Las Vegas, he became the pastry chef at Bradley Ogden in Caesar's Palace. During his tenure, Bradley Ogden won the Best New Restaurant award by the James Beard Foundation. Perrazzo then became the corporate pastry chef at Pure Management Group for three years before taking on the position of pastry chef at Clio in Boston, Massachusetts where he worked with Ken Oringer.

Perrazzo returned to his hometown in 2013 and opened his first restaurant, bBd's in Rocky Point on Long Island, New York where it garnered recognition as a neighborhood burger joint with a high quality craft beer selection.[12][13]

In 2018, he closed bBd's in Rocky Point[14] and opened bBd's in Palace Station hotel and casino in Las Vegas, Nevada where he became a fixture of the local dining scene, and his place was recognized by Las Vegas Weekly as one of Las Vegas’ Best New Restaurants[15] and “one of the best places to eat in Vegas” by Food & Wine. [16][17][18]

Perrazzo is in the process of moving bBd's to the Las Vegas Strip[19] and is focusing on distributing his Snap-O-Razzo Hot Dogs nationwide and internationally.[20]

Restaurants & Brands
  • bBd's – Beers Burgers Desserts in Palace Station Casino, Las Vegas, NV
  • bBd's – Beers Burgers Desserts in Rocky Point, NY
  • Snap-O-Razzo Hot Dogs

Awards
  • 2004 Bradley Ogden at Caesars Palace received “Best New Restaurant” award by the James Beard Foundation during Ralph Perrazzo's tenure[2]
  • 2005 StarChefs.com Las Vegas Rising Star Pastry Chef[21]
  • 2017 The Best Gastropubs on Long Island[22]
  • 2018 Best New Las Vegas Restaurants by Thrillist[23]
  • 2018 Las Vegas’ Best New Restaurants by Las Vegas Weekly[15]
  • 2019 Gold Best Ramen by Best of Las Vegas, Las Vegas Review-Journal[24]
  • 2019 Best of Vegas – Best Eclectic Beer Menu[25]
  • 2019 USA Today 10Best – Best Restaurants in Las Vegas[26]
  • 2020 “The 52 Essential Restaurants” in Eating Las Vegas by John Curtas[27]

References
  1. Bernicker, Alison. "Episode 6: The mad scientist of burgers".
  2. Chefs Articles Jobs Photos Videos Congress Rising Stars. "Chef Ralph Perrazzo of Clio - Biography". StarChefs.com. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
  3. Stapleton, Susan (October 27, 2014). "Ralph Perrazzo's BBD's Is Headed to Las Vegas". Eater Vegas.
  4. "Burger Bash 2015 Winners: BBD's and Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer". Food Network.
  5. Bernicker, Alison. "Eat here now: The 100 best restaurants on LI for 2017".
  6. Bernicker, Alison. "100 Best Restaurants on Long Island".
  7. "Experience 10 of Long Island's best restaurants". June 5, 2017.
  8. Stapleton, Susan (October 28, 2014). "Everything You May Have Missed at Life Is Beautiful". Eater Vegas.
  9. Rob Kachelriess (2016-09-21). "The Best Food at Life Is Beautiful Music Festival 2016". Thrillist. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
  10. "Best Ramen in Las Vegas 2019". Best of Las Vegas. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
  11. Krommydas, Niko (2016-05-16). "A Surprising Spot for Ramen in Rocky Point". Edible Long Island. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
  12. "Beers, Burgers & Desserts Opens up in Rocky Point | Miller Place, NY Patch". Patch.com. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
  13. "BBD's Beer Burgers Desserts". Newsday.
  14. "Hawaiian restaurant to succeed top LI gastropub". Newsday.
  15. "Las Vegas' best new restaurants of 2018". Las Vegas Weekly. 2018-12-27. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
  16. "An Off-Strip Casino Has Become One of the Best Places to Eat in Vegas". Food & Wine.
  17. "Hot posts from our daily blog". Newsday.
  18. "Tasty Tuesday on November 13". KTNV. November 13, 2018.
  19. "Palace Station restaurant b.B.d.'s to close Nov. 30 | Las Vegas Review-Journal". Reviewjournal.com. 2019-11-22. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
  20. Knapp, Heidi. "Las Vegas chefs' new gigs; businesses offer holiday deals | Las Vegas Review-Journal". Reviewjournal.com. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
  21. "Las Vegas Rising Stars Revue: Pastry Chef Ralph Perrazzo of Bradley Ogden on". Starchefs.com. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
  22. Gianotti, Peter M.; Mccart, Melissa; May 24, ERICA MARCUS Updated; Am, 2017 9:34. "The best gastropubs on Long Island". Newsday.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  23. Rob Kachelriess (2018-12-17). "Best New Restaurants in Las Vegas That Opened in 2018". Thrillist. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
  24. "2019 Gold Best Ramen". Bestoflasvegas.com. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
  25. "Best Eclectic Beer Menu: bBd's Las Vegas". Las Vegas Weekly. 2019-07-25. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
  26. "bBd's - Best Restaurants in Las Vegas". 10best.com. 2020-01-06. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
  27. Curtas, John (14 January 2020). Eating Las Vegas 2020: The 52 Essential Restaurants. ISBN 978-1944877392.
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