Fab Ricciardi Biography

Fab Ricciardi is a freelance writer, a published poet, and aspiring playwright.

Born in Milan, Italy in 1962, he is presently residing in Toronto, Canada.

Graduated with a diploma in Computer programming and Systems Analysis, but a love for food took him into the food industry, and became involved in all aspects of the food business, from sales to manufacturing and distribution.

He then trained as a chef and traveled extensively while perfecting his cooking, (most recently managing a resort restaurant during a 1 yr. stint in the Caribbean.)
He also worked as a bodyguard/bouncer and did TV/movie work as a stunt extra.
The experiences encountered in his travels and various job positions fuelled his love for writing and the arts, and began to avidly write and paint his stories.

He has written for food magazines, such as Fine Dining, Ontario Rest. News, and various trade newspapers.

His poetry has been published in various Toronto newspapers, and can be found in many poetry websites. He’s written and submitted several short stories and plots for TV and/or stage adaptation.