[2] Her visits to Italy as a child sparked a passion for the country's art and culture.
[3][4] She lived and studied in many regions of Italy and taught to American students in Florence.
[7] In 2021, Tanya and her brother Joe joined forces with Tommy Mazzanti from all'Antico Vinaio, the famed sandwich shop from Florence Italy to open the first US location on 8th Avenue near Times Square.
[9] She led the development of the Lidia's Italy website, and related publications as well as merchandise lines of tabletop and cookware.
[3] She is a member of Les Dames D'Escoffier (NY Chapter), a philanthropic organization of women leaders in the fields of food, fine beverage and hospitality.