Jimmy Kimmel Thanks Chris Bianco For Answering His Birthday Wish.Photo:Pizzeria Bianco DTLA/InstagramForget a birthday cake,Jimmy Kimmelwanted a mortadella sandwich this year.The late night talk show host, who turned 56 on Nov. 13, “prayed” for a savory treat on his birthday instead of a sweet one. And on Monday, Kimmel shared that his birthday wish came true in a social media post.“I prayed for a mortadella sandwich andChris Biancoanswered,” Kimmel wrote on his Instagram Story. “Thanks to all for the birthday wishes!”Jimmy Kimmel Posts About His ‘Prayers’ For a Mortadella Sandwich on His Birthday.Pizzeria Bianco DTLA/InstagramIn the post, the comedian posed with the restaurant owner in Kimmel’s studio, both men grinning ear-to-ear while Kimmel held a sandwich. Along with the big sub, Kimmel held a handmade “Happy Birthday Jimmy” card covered with smiley faces and a milkshake with a lit candle.Kimmel and Bianco are longtime friends. Kimmel has posted about his love of the James Beard Award-winning chef’s pizza and sandwiches, most recentlypostingabout Bianco’s Arizona and California restaurants on National Sandwich Day earlier this month.The love is mutual. Bianco, who was onNetflix’sChef’s Table: Pizza,toldPEOPLE in 2022, “Jimmy is one of my dearest friends and one of the greatest people on this planet.”The Phoenix-based chef added, “He does so much for so many and I’m truly honored to have him for a friend. He’s just one of the best people on the planet.”Bianco and Kimmel met about 20 years ago when the talk show host read an article about the restaurateur’s establishments before going home to Phoenix to visit his father for the holidays. Decades later, thePizzeria Biancoowner has appeared on Kimmel’s show numerous times.
Jimmy Kimmel Thanks Chris Bianco For Answering His Birthday Wish.Photo:Pizzeria Bianco DTLA/Instagram
Pizzeria Bianco DTLA/Instagram
Forget a birthday cake,Jimmy Kimmelwanted a mortadella sandwich this year.The late night talk show host, who turned 56 on Nov. 13, “prayed” for a savory treat on his birthday instead of a sweet one. And on Monday, Kimmel shared that his birthday wish came true in a social media post.“I prayed for a mortadella sandwich andChris Biancoanswered,” Kimmel wrote on his Instagram Story. “Thanks to all for the birthday wishes!”Jimmy Kimmel Posts About His ‘Prayers’ For a Mortadella Sandwich on His Birthday.Pizzeria Bianco DTLA/InstagramIn the post, the comedian posed with the restaurant owner in Kimmel’s studio, both men grinning ear-to-ear while Kimmel held a sandwich. Along with the big sub, Kimmel held a handmade “Happy Birthday Jimmy” card covered with smiley faces and a milkshake with a lit candle.Kimmel and Bianco are longtime friends. Kimmel has posted about his love of the James Beard Award-winning chef’s pizza and sandwiches, most recentlypostingabout Bianco’s Arizona and California restaurants on National Sandwich Day earlier this month.The love is mutual. Bianco, who was onNetflix’sChef’s Table: Pizza,toldPEOPLE in 2022, “Jimmy is one of my dearest friends and one of the greatest people on this planet.”The Phoenix-based chef added, “He does so much for so many and I’m truly honored to have him for a friend. He’s just one of the best people on the planet.”Bianco and Kimmel met about 20 years ago when the talk show host read an article about the restaurateur’s establishments before going home to Phoenix to visit his father for the holidays. Decades later, thePizzeria Biancoowner has appeared on Kimmel’s show numerous times.
Forget a birthday cake,Jimmy Kimmelwanted a mortadella sandwich this year.
The late night talk show host, who turned 56 on Nov. 13, “prayed” for a savory treat on his birthday instead of a sweet one. And on Monday, Kimmel shared that his birthday wish came true in a social media post.
“I prayed for a mortadella sandwich andChris Biancoanswered,” Kimmel wrote on his Instagram Story. “Thanks to all for the birthday wishes!”
Jimmy Kimmel Posts About His ‘Prayers’ For a Mortadella Sandwich on His Birthday.Pizzeria Bianco DTLA/Instagram
In the post, the comedian posed with the restaurant owner in Kimmel’s studio, both men grinning ear-to-ear while Kimmel held a sandwich. Along with the big sub, Kimmel held a handmade “Happy Birthday Jimmy” card covered with smiley faces and a milkshake with a lit candle.
Kimmel and Bianco are longtime friends. Kimmel has posted about his love of the James Beard Award-winning chef’s pizza and sandwiches, most recentlypostingabout Bianco’s Arizona and California restaurants on National Sandwich Day earlier this month.
The love is mutual. Bianco, who was onNetflix’sChef’s Table: Pizza,toldPEOPLE in 2022, “Jimmy is one of my dearest friends and one of the greatest people on this planet.”
The Phoenix-based chef added, “He does so much for so many and I’m truly honored to have him for a friend. He’s just one of the best people on the planet.”
Bianco and Kimmel met about 20 years ago when the talk show host read an article about the restaurateur’s establishments before going home to Phoenix to visit his father for the holidays. Decades later, thePizzeria Biancoowner has appeared on Kimmel’s show numerous times.
source: people.com
