Chazz Palminteri has also made a mark on television. From 2005 to 2019, he appeared in crime series like Kojak<\/i>, Rizzoli & Isles<\/i>, Godfather of Harlem<\/i>, and Modern Family<\/i>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Palminteri’s Culinary Passions<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nChazz Palminteri loves good food and red wine. The actor has now opened his second restaurant, \u201cChazz Palminteri Restaurant and Pizza,\u201d in White Plains, just north of New York City. His first restaurant, which opened in Manhattan, later moved to the Theater District and featured a menu inspired by Italian-American cuisine and Frank Sinatra.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe new establishment specializes in classic pasta, meat, and seafood dishes and also offers pizza baked in a wood-fired oven left by the previous owner. The location was no accident, as Chazz lives nearby in Bedford and is actively involved in promoting Italian gastronomy in Westchester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Palminteri also promotes his own wine, “Chazz Cabernet Sauvignon,” produced by the California winery “Cry Baby Wine.” The wine is described as full-bodied, with aromas of blackberry and blackcurrant and notes of cedar and vanilla from aging in oak barrels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On March 21, 2025, Palminteri held a tasting event at the Stew Leonard’s Wines & Spirits store in Norwalk, where he signed bottles of his wine. Attendees enjoyed the wine, Italian cheeses, and live Italian music. The actor had previously held a similar event in Danbury in December 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Palminteri dedicated his wine to his grandfather, Calogero, who hailed from the Sicilian town of Menfi. His grandparents immigrated to the U.S. in 1910. The actor, named after his grandfather, said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cThis wine is dedicated to my grandfather and to all the hardworking men and women who came to this country with nothing but a dream. This is an immigrant\u2019s wine. And let’s face it, folks, we’re all immigrants.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Family, Fitness, and Life Philosophy<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nChazz Palminteri met his wife, Gianna, in a rather unusual way. They first saw each other when Chazz was leaving church. There was an instant spark, even though they didn’t speak. A few days later, after a friend convinced Chazz to go to a nightclub, he accidentally ran into Gianna again as she was leaving the club. This was the beginning of their life together.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPalminteri believes the secret to their long marriage is never wanting to get a divorce at the same time. He thinks that true love isn’t just about accepting your partner’s flaws but also being willing to compromise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As for the Italian language, Chazz admits that his wife and children are fluent, but he isn’t. This is because his Sicilian grandfather, who immigrated to the U.S., was against the next generations learning Italian, believing they should adapt to American culture and speak English. But the family often visits Italy, where they own a home. The locals have a warm relationship with Palminteri. His films have been very successful in Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The couple’s children, Dante and Gabriella, have become actors and singers. They are currently in London, filming a musical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Palminteri pays special attention to his physical fitness. Chazz works out six days a week, spending two hours at the gym every day. He also watches his diet and even fasts for 48 hours once a month. His wife, who is 20 years younger, helps keep the actor in shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\nChazz\u2019s life philosophy is based on always asking himself: “Does this decision bring me closer to my goals?” He believes it’s never too late to change your life and look for new opportunities, regardless of age:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cEvery time you’re about to make a very important decision, you have to say to yourself, \u2018Does this decision bring me closer to my God or move me farther away?’ You don’t have to be religious. You can just say, \u2018Is this a good decision that will get me closer to my goal, or not?\u2019 And then, if the answer is no, don’t do it! And also, I always believe that it\u2019s never too late. You may not be able to change the beginning of your life, but you can certainly change the end, and you have to start doing it today.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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