In a world where instant soup masquerades as food, and where dining out has become a competitive sport, there’s a voice saying: “Wait! Don’t make that reservation!”

That's right: Chef Andrea Froncillo make an amazing risotto, but he would prefer that you make it yourself. And then spoon-feed it to someone you love. "Let me tell you something," he says. "Cooking with someone you care about is one of the sexiest things you can do. You're comfortable, you're having fun, and - mamma mia! - there's a bed in the other room!"

Andrea is so passionate about romantic cooking that he created Sex and the Kitchen. From recipes designed just for two to reviews of sexy destinations around the globe, Sex and the Kitchen is a titillating guide to culinary seduction, an unabashed celebration of food and romance.

If you’ve just secured a date with that special someone, or your anniversary is coming up, or you just want to add some excitement to a hum-drum relationship, you’ve come to the right place.

Click here to "Meet the Chef"

Andrea was born in the bustling seaside city of Naples, Italy. He received his formal culinary training from the E.N.A.L.C. in Trieste, Italy, and graduated with honors. Shortly thereafter, he began working on luxury cruise liners, traveling to far-flung locations all around the world. Andrea eventually found his way to the United States in 1980. He immediately fell in love with the City by the Bay, and he now calls San Francisco home. His resume ranges from a post as captain and sommelier at the landmark Ernie’s restaurant to roles opening a dozen acclaimed venues in Nevada, Alaska and California including the River Inn Casino in Reno; Ristorante Portofino in Juneau; Golden Bear Lodge in Sonoma; and Ristorante Antipasti, Bella Luna, Café Macaroni, Tiramisu and Steps Trattoria, all in San Francisco.

Currently, Andrea and his partners, Jerry Dal Bozzo and Dante Serafini, own and operate The Stinking Rose restaurants in San Francisco and Beverly Hills, The Crab House at Pier 39, Calzone’s and Boboquivari’s in San Francisco, The Dead Fish in Crockett and have recently acquired the Franciscan Crab Restaurant in historic Fisherman's Wharf. Andrea has made appearances on Now You're Cooking (NBC), Woman 2 Woman (CBS), Good Day L.A., 97.1 TALK and KMEL. Charming, funny and provocative, he is a favorite of audiences everywhere.