Ciccio Sultano is the chef-owner of two-Michelin-star restaurant Duomo in Ragusa and head chef of Giano at the W Rome. He is a pioneer of modern Sicilian gastronomy – his dishes are a continually evolving portrait of the island. He also is a champion of Sicilian wines which make up more than half of his award-winning wine list.
The best advice I ever got
Don't stop investing in yourself, said by Pippo Richetti, a friend. It's a piece of advice that I have followed to the letter.
My life motto
Whoever does not know how to obey will never be able to supervise. And everyone in life has always someone to manage and someone to follow.
I am currently reading
I’m re-reading life.
My most played music track
Anyone who always listens to the same song is either melancholic or poor in spirit. I like all music, except classical music. I particularly like a lot of jazz, funky, and disco. I have also become a good DJ.
If I didn’t do my current job I would be
A DJ farmer.
Skill I don’t currently possess but would like to have
I would like to work with metals, learn to weld.
My favourite kind of exercise
In the past few years, I have discovered physical activities: the gym and, above all, walking.
I relax while
More than relaxing, I would say that I get myself distracted by watching movies, especially light ones.
I collect
My goals.
My essential newspaper/magazine
Corriere della Sera and la Repubblica.
My desert-island wine
The Chardonnay Tasca d’Almerita, for the white, and the Barbagalli from Pietradolce, for red wine.
I have learnt a lot from
From the crises.
My last meal and sip will be
Roast lamb and Rosso del Conte from Tasca d'Almerita, in the company of the Count.