"Spaghetti and Meatballs? I think it's Italian – but supersized!" Julian Mancuso, a Canadian chef with Italian heritage, lives in Berlin and is beloved for his amazing food and bold statements. We sat down with him to talk about his passion for cooking, deeply rooted in the recipes handed down from his Sicilian, Lazio, and Abruzzo grandmothers. We also discussed his Italian family, their immigration story, and their success after moving to Canada. In this conversation, we delve into the evolution of iconic dishes like spaghetti and meatballs, exploring their transformation in North America.