Mother and daughter team Lidia and Tanya Bastianich collaborate on...

Mother and daughter team Lidia and Tanya Bastianich collaborate on the Manhattan restaurant Felidia. Credit: Handout

Cooking is nurturing, so it's no surprise mother-child teams thrive in the restaurant business. Not that it's always easy on the principals -- "There's a learning curve," says chef Lidia Bastianich, who freely mixes family and business. With Mother's Day approaching, it makes sense to patronize mom-centric places that produce delicious results.

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