🍝 From Sopranos to Sauce: Robert Funaro Drops a New Cookbook! 
You know him as Eugene Pontecorvo from The Sopranos—a loyal soldier with a dark secret and one of the most memorable side characters in the series. But actor Robert Funaro is more than just a mob enforcer. He’s been featured in hit films like American Gangster and The Irishman... and now, he’s coming for your kitchen.
Oh and for all you video game nerds, Funaro has lent his voice to two major titles, including Grand Theft Auto IV and Max Payne 3. Yup, the guy who once ran poker games for Tony Soprano’s crew also had his own digital gangster persona. \
📚 Introducing: Homemade – Eight Sopranos Stories & Eight Recipes
In his brand-new book, Homemade, Funaro brings fans a unique hybrid: part memoir, part cookbook. Each chapter ties one of his eight favorite recipes to a specific episode or behind-the-scenes moment from The Sopranos.
From Sunday gravy to pasta classics, the recipes come with heartfelt stories—whether it's filming tough scenes with James Gandolfini or reminiscing about what it meant to represent Italian-American culture on screen. The book is loaded with personality, and the food? Fuggedaboutit.
🛒 Where to Buy
You can grab Homemade now on Amazon in both paperback and hardcover:
♠️ Poker & Funaro: A Perfect Fit?
Now, you might be thinking, “Wait, why would Robert Funaro be on the Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast?” That’s fair. But let us remind you—his Sopranos character, Eugene, was the one running low-stakes poker games for Tony’s crew. The connection runs deeper than you think.
Funaro recently joined Nerdthusiast for a special episode, talking shop, sharing stories, and surprising everyone with how much crossover there actually is between the worlds of acting, Italian food, and poker.
Listen to the episode at NerdthusiastPoker.com
Final Thoughts
Robert Funaro has gone from mafia muscle to marinara maestro, and his new cookbook proves it. Homemade is a flavorful trip down memory lane for any Sopranos fan, food lover, or pop culture junkie.
Be sure to check out his episode on the Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast, and don’t be surprised if you find yourself booking a poker night and cooking up some rigatoni inspired by one of Tony’s most loyal earners.
Buon appetito!
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