Warren County chef wins International Impact Book Award for memoir ‘The King of Wings’
PHOENIX, AZ — Chef Bruno Pascale, owner of Marley’s Gotham Grill in Hackettstown and Marley’s Jr. in Mansfield Township, has earned national recognition after receiving an International Impact Book Award for his new memoir, The King of Wings: An Italian–American Chef’s Journey to Culinary Fame.
The award was presented at the Renaissance Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona, on Saturday, Nov. 1, honoring Pascale’s inspiring life story, culinary innovation and contributions to the Italian–American dining community.
“It was like winning the lottery — only 1 percent of the people make these awards,” Pascale told RNJ.
Pascale’s book, subtitled A Memoir of Flavor, Hustle, and 400 Wings That Changed Everything, chronicles his rise from humble beginnings to becoming a celebrated chef and entrepreneur. Through heartfelt storytelling, he shares how determination, creativity and cultural pride shaped both his personal journey and his renowned restaurant brand.
The book “serves up passion, perseverance and perfectly seasoned success,” taking readers behind the kitchen doors of Pascale’s fiery path to fame. The memoir features personal reflections, lessons in resilience and recipes from Marley’s Gotham Grill, including the legendary wings that earned the restaurant a loyal following.
According to the International Impact Book Awards, the program “welcomes submissions from self-published authors, traditional publishing houses and innovative publishers alike.” Winning the award, the organization said, “signals to readers and media professionals that your work stands out in a crowded literary landscape.”
Described as “more than a cookbook,” Pascale’s memoir celebrates food, family and the pursuit of purpose. With chapters that blend culinary craft and cultural heritage, it’s a story about finding identity through flavor and courage through creation.
Readers can purchase The King of Wings: An Italian–American Chef’s Journey to Culinary Fame on Amazon, Barnes & Noble or wherever books are sold.
As Pascale put it, his journey — and now his memoir — is proof that “dreams rise, wings rule and every dish tells a story.”
