Lidia Bastianich and Christopher Walken knew each other growing up in Astoria, Queens. Walken's father had a bakery and Lidia worked there. 25 Years with Lidia Bastianich: A Culinary Jubilee Beloved chef Lidia Bastianich is celebrating 25 years on public television. With one of the longest running cooking shows on PBS, Lidia is also a life-long restaurateur and bestselling cookbook author. In honor of her silver anniversary, join Lidia’s family and celebrity friends to roll back the years and get an intimate look at the memorable moments of her life, both on and off the screen. Made possible by viewers like you. Support your local PBS station. #baking #christopherwalken #lidiabastianich #queens #bakery #shorts