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At just 18 years old, Ms. Cosentino began working for a pizza restaurant as a server, where she became more involved in the industry by learning how to make dough. After marrying and having her son, she began working for a country club in Virginia. In this capacity, she advanced from the role of a server to the manager of three restaurants. Following this period, her husband, a firefighter, was assigned to work in Italy. For five years, Ms. Cosentino immersed herself in Italian culture and cuisine before returning to the United States.