Nexvision and it's production partner, Mimi Productions have signed an exclusive contract to develop and produce a TV show with renowned author and chef Rick Tramonto...

Rick Tramonto is executive chef/partner at the world-renowned four-star fine-dining restaurant Tru, in partnership with Rich Melman, chairman of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises and pastry chef Gale Gand. Tramonto is also culinary director, partner and executive chef of Tramonto’s Steak & Seafood, Osteria di Tramonto and RT Sushi Bar & Lounge.

Tramonto is an accomplished cookbook author with six titles to his credit. His first book, “American Brasserie”, hit the shelves in October 1997 and was named as a finalist for the Julia Child Cook Book Awards. His second book, “Butter Sugar Flour Eggs”, was released in October 1999 and nominated for the 2000 James Beard Award for the Best Cookbook in the Baking and Desserts category. In October 2002, Random House published “Amuse-Bouche”, which features the little bites Tramonto has become known for at Tru and in November 2004 he released “Tru: A Cookbook From the Legendary Chicago Restaurant”. His most recent book on small plates Italian-style, “Fantastico!” was released in 2007 and his next book, “Osteria”, focusing on the cuisine of Osteria di Tramonto, due to be released October 14th, 2008. He is currently working on his 7th book called "Rick Tramonto Steak and Friends" which will be out in the fall of 2010.

Because of his star quality, Tramonto has been praised everywhere from newspapers including USA Today, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal and People magazine to international lifestyle publications such as Gourmet, Bon Appetit, Wine Spectator and Conde Nast Traveler. He has a history of television work as well, appearing on “Oprah”, “Today”, “CBS This Morning” and “Iron Chef America” on Food Network. Most recently he was a judge on Bravo TV’s hit reality program “Top Chef” and “Simply Ming”.