Italy… just saying the word conjures up images of delicious food, beautiful landscapes and beautiful people. Italian cuisine is so dedicated to fresh, local ingredients that it’s hard to replicate outside of Italy, but it can be done. I wrote recently about an Italian wine dinner I was hosting with wine importer Enrico Fantasia and […]
Disney’s BoardWalk is a beautiful area of the Walt Disney World Resort just steps from the International Boardwalk and EPCOT’s Global Showcase. Featuring a wraparound boardwalk reminiscent of those found on the east coast at the turn of the century, the area surrounds Lake Crescent, a calm and beautiful body of water. Credit: orlandoinformar.com Guests […]
Last summer, I went on vacation to Capri. I kind of got dragged in there. I have an aversion to hyper-touristy places where the restaurants are mainly aimed at tourist palates. I was there with my boyfriend and his family. I remember asking waiters and front desk staff for recommendations on traditional Caprese cuisine – […]
The first thing I noticed when we walked into Lupo’s was how glamorous it was – and that was before we even walked up the stairs to the restaurant space. I can’t remember exactly what music was playing on that staircase, but it was something that made me feel decidedly dodgy – like I was […]
We first fell in love with him when we saw him play iconic roles in movies like Devils wear Prada and Julia and Julia, but these days, you’re more likely to find Stanley Tucci whipping up his own corn chowder recipe than discouraging fresh-faced fashion assistants for a bowl in the cafeteria. In April 2020, […]
Ristorante Casanova, a new Italian restaurant at the foot of the DoubleTree hotel, elevates pasta with its unique and flavorful dishes. The restaurant replaces the former Fire Restaurant and is owned by Elma Carreto. Led by Chef Jesus Martinez in the kitchen, Casanova’s dishes are impressive, from the elegant presentation and homemade pasta to the […]
A passionate leader and culinary genius with over 20 years of experience in multi-Michelin-starred luxury restaurants and hotels around the world, Heros De Agostinis – Executive Sous Chef at The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain oversees all aspects of operations culinary at the hotel. This cheerful chef, an ardent ambassador of Italian cuisine, is determined to take the […]
AMMAN, Jordan – Located in a leafy historic district of Jordan’s capital, St. Joseph’s Church has married Italian cuisine with Iraqi skills to provide unique educational opportunities for young refugees who have escaped religious persecution and violence. sectarian in their country of origin. The church’s relaxing courtyard has become the location of Mar Yousef’s Pizza, […]
The gourmet Italian restaurant specializes in seafood and the creations are inspired by the flavors of the Amalfi Coast Published: Wed 8 Jun 2022, 11:13 AM Last update: Wed, Jun 8, 2022, 12:59 PM When you hear Italian cuisine, you immediately think of pasta and pizza (not with fruit toppings, of course). But when we […]
JThe feel of dining at a cozy Italian restaurant in Soho is now available at Manalapan. La Lupa is the end of a 2.5 year journey for the three co-owners of the company. After searching endlessly for the perfect location, they finally found an available space in their hometown. “It was the last place we […]
Each pavilion in EPCOT’s Global Showcase completely immerses visitors in the beauty and culture of an international country, and visitors love to sample authentic and delicious cuisine from each location on a Disney vacation. The Italy Pavilion is home to several table-service dining venues that offer regional specialties from across Italy that are so mouth-watering […]
RARITAN, NJ – It’s been just over a year since Hillsborough couple Joe Trani and Kari LaSpisa brought their authentic and delicious Italian cuisine to Raritan with their restaurant Basilico. “Honestly, it’s been better than we could have imagined,” LaSpisa said of their first year in business. LaSpisa will celebrate its first anniversary on June […]
Evino Restaurant will open in early July to serve Italian cuisine in Ramona at the location of the former Amici Pizza Pasta & Subs. Owner Steve Dickus said the restaurant will offer a full-service, upscale but casual environment with beer, wine and low-alcohol spirits. “I like to say we’re a restaurant that’s mostly Italian influenced,” […]
Artcaffé Market, located on Rhapta Road, has announced that it will offer Italian culture and cuisine for the month of May. It invites shoppers to experience the magic of authentic Italian food and drink. The Artcaffé Market and Market Cellar will be filled with scenes, products and experiences from Italy. Shoppers will be able to […]
Bradenton Partners Amanda Ventura and Christopher Doe recently opened Scuderia Italian Cuisine at 4805 Cortez Road W., next to the Regal Oakmont Cinema. Ask Chef Doe what his favorite dishes are and he replies, “I love them all. But at its heart, it could be Chicken Marsala: two chicken breasts with sautéed mushrooms, white onions […]
Nonna’s Hanging Sign During ClosingLondon/off our couch A hidden gem on St. Augustine, Aviles Street Florida. Once in a while, you find a place or a restaurant that you want to tell the world about. I can honestly say I found one of those places – a place where the food is great, the atmosphere […]
I recently visited Italy during spring break, and eating a lot of food in America usually makes me feel so gross and bloated. However, Italian food, no matter how much I ate, never made me feel bad. Surprisingly, I didn’t gain weight in Italy, although I consumed double the food and wine that I usually […]
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – Magari, a newly opened restaurant on Hollywood’s Sunset Boulevard, is the first to bring “Tokyo Italian” cuisine to the West Coast. Not to be confused with a “fusion” style of cuisine, Tokyo’s Italian concept has evolved over the years in Japan. As Michelin-starred Italian restaurants launched outposts in major Japanese cities in […]
He imagined Palio, named after the Sienese equestrian competition, with a bar on the ground floor, a mural by Sandro Chia and dining rooms designed by Massimo Vignelli. Mr. May set it up and was involved in its management for less than a year. (It closed in 2002.) Mr. May moved in 1988 to open […]
Sipp on South Lamar is one of the restaurants where Chef Cameron Bryant works. Photo taken from the Sipp Facebook page. Lexi PeltonOxford Storiesaapelton@go.olemiss.edu A Mississippi chef specializing in Italian cuisine spent time training in Italy and working in New York before returning to the state to dine with clients at two Oxford restaurants near […]
Renowned restaurateur Tony May, an ambassador for Italian cuisine in the United States, died today at the age of 84. May was the owner of six Italian-American restaurants that marked the culinary history of New York, International Air Group destinations. Born as Antonio Magliolo in Torre del Greco (Naples), he died after a short illness […]
Experience the nostalgia of family recipes and traditions in this Italian restaurant founded by a skillful chef of Italian origin. The highly anticipated Italian restaurant, The Stella Kitchen Verace, opened its doors in the Dallas Art District just a few weeks ago, on March 12, 2022. The beautiful and authentic Italian cuisine served in this […]
In most Italian families, life revolves around the stove. Sergio Bellofatto’s home cooking was no different. “I grew up in southern Italy. When I was around eight years old, I started watching my grandmother cook,” he said. “I also watched my dad in the kitchen and learned how to make everything from sauces to minestrone. […]
After hearing close friends talking about the Pizzarelli restaurant, I decided to go ahead and try it for myself. Pizzarelli is a pizzeria that specializes not only in pizza, but also in many other choices. Going to Pizzarelli, I thought I would have the typical cheese or pepperoni pizza. Upon entering the restaurant, the atmosphere […]
A salami pizza with mushrooms at L’Italiano restaurant in Weiden, Germany, on Feb. 16, 2022. (Immanuel Johnson/Stars and Stripes) The already limited options for Italian cuisine in the German town of Weiden have plummeted even further due to tragedy. On February 12, a customer at La Vita restaurant died after drinking champagne fortified with ecstasy. […]
The Baldini Restaurant offers a traditional ambience and an extensive Italian menu. Like many people, I haven’t been out to dinner in a while. We did take-out and delivery, but due to the Omicron virus and the closure of restaurants in Ontario until recently, eating at restaurants in Toronto was not an option. With the […]
Matt Moreno and his family felt that something was missing in Santa Cruz: an East Coast-style Italian restaurant. So in 2007 they opened Lillian’s, named after the family’s Sicilian grandmother, born and raised in Yonkers, New York. Going from working in the golf industry to restaurant owner/GM was a steep learning curve, but Moreno had […]
Giada De Laurentiis is a Californian. And me too. And maybe that’s why I’m so enamored with his Las Vegas restaurant, the eponymous Giada. Giada-the-restaurant embodies that California vibe, from the entrance at the top of an escalator to the cozy bar and the stylish yet comfortable seating that fills the dining room. The dining […]
The team at popular restaurant Da Noi open their dream pizzeria in Chester. The husband and wife duo moved to Cheshire from Italy a decade ago and have made it their mission to bring their passion and culinary knowledge to the town. Their new business, an authentic Neapolitan pizzeria called Augusto, is set to open […]
Honolulu (KHON2) – Mangiamo by 604 introduces a new dining option for Italian cuisine on Oahu. Located on the Hickam Golf Course, Mangiamo by 604 offers classic Italian cuisine prepared by local vendors. “We serve your favorite classic Italian dishes, wine by the bottle or glass and an incredible selection of cocktails and more. Good […]
FAIRFIELD — Restaurant 3 offers delicious, fresh Italian cuisine in downtown Fairfield. The owner Francisco Castillo did not start his activity as a restaurateur. He is a real estate broker and tax preparer in Vallejo. “I worked in the cafeteria at San Fransisco State University in 1990. After that I got into real estate, but […]
CADILLAC — Local entrepreneur Ryan Cicchelli doesn’t just want to open an Italian restaurant in Cadillac: he wants to create an “experience” people will remember long after they walk through the door. Cicchelli recently announced plans to build Leonardo’s Italian Kitchen inside Speed’s Uptown Lofts in Speed’s former Automotive building at 423 North Mitchell St. […]
Greenville-based Marabella Old World Pizza will soon serve its first slice of authentic Italian pizza. Co-owner Massimo Mannino said Monday that the restaurant, located at 6826½ Market Street, just south of Gordon Road, will open in a few weeks. The interior has been ready for some time, but there were other hurdles to overcome, including […]
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The native Tuscan Sangiovese is Italy’s most widely planted wine grape, known for its mid-weight wines that look more red than black in the glass. The most famous wines are grown in the Chianti region, with many of the best examples coming from the small Classico district at its heart, just south of the city […]
Specializing in Indian and Continental cuisines, Nandita Karan, Executive Chef, The Lalit, Chandigarh developed a love for food and cooking early on. Inspired by her grandmother’s cooking, she traveled the world to learn and perfect her culinary skills. A graduate of the Hotel Management Institute in Patna, she uses simple, fresh ingredients and loves to […]
Love is in the air! New York’s Amali is the perfect restaurant to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a menu prepared just for the occasion. The Mediterranean spot, located at 115 East 60th Street, is highlighting some of its famous dishes just in time for the holiday season. Options for customers on Monday, February 14 include […]
https://italicsmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/novel-food.mp3 Food. It’s a word that probably everyone uses every day. But do we really know what that means? This is Regulation (EC) No 178/2002, the regulation which establishes the basic principles of food law to protect human health and consumer interests. This exciting piece of EU law defines food as “any substance or product, […]
Two excavators tore through the building at 1639 Broadway on Wednesday, reducing it to rubble after the structure was declared an emergency, according to City Engineer Todd Baldwin. A water main break occurred at the plot last week, Baldwin said, noting that the water was shut off at the curb with no running water to […]
Chef Goffredo Fraccaro embraced life with a joy he simply couldn’t keep to himself. He incorporated it into his cooking, notably in his best-known and most influential restaurant, La Riviera in Metairie. He expressed it through his favorite cause, Chefs’ Charity for Children. And he shared it through life stories from his native Italy to […]
Chef Leo Bianchi and the Network of Italian Chefs in Bulgaria have turned Italian cuisine into medicine for the souls of Bulgarian health workers involved in the emergency I am 47 years old and I come from Ancona. I have been living in Sofia, Bulgaria for 16 years now with my wife Lucia and our […]
More than 20 years ago, Ekrem Hyseni and Alban Bulliqi came to America, bringing with them dishes from the kitchens of Venice, Italy. Now their restaurant, Adriatic Cafe, serves these dishes to the people of Katy. The Adriatic Cafe, specializing in Italian dishes, opened its doors at the end of December in Katy. Located at […]
JAlthough they never met growing up, the owners of Fiorentini in Rutherford both hail from Florence, Italy. In fact, Antonio and Brenda De leso didn’t meet until they were both in New York. Now the couple are bringing a taste of their Rutherford, NJ roots with their new restaurant, Fiorentini. (The Italian word for citizens […]
If there is a dish that embodies the ethos of Bar Volpe, South Boston’s new southern Italian pasta restaurant and boutique from chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz, it’s culurgiones, Sardinian stuffed pasta with intricate stitching. It’s all about simplicity on the surface – four plump pockets of dough rest in tomato sauce – but a […]
NUR-SULTAN – The sixth edition of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World was held from November 22 to 28 in the Kazakh capital and in Almaty, the press service of the Italian Embassy in Kazakhstan reported. Italy’s Ambassador to Kazakhstan Marco Alberti delivers a speech during the Italian Beauty’s dinner November 26 in […]
SOME LIKE trattorias BUZZY across Italy during the holidays, champagne corks pop, flutes clink and white lights twinkle amidst a buzz of international chatter at Hotel Granduca’s newly rebranded Alba Ristorante. Owner Giorgio Borlenghi named Alba both for a northern Italian town famous for its white truffles and for the Italian word meaning “a new […]
The gastronomic and oenological excellences of Lazio arrive at Expo Dubai 2020 on the occasion of the Week of Italian Cuisine Worldwide. The “Eternal City” region brings its food supply chain to the Emirates, to offer local companies the opportunity to enter or consolidate in foreign markets and present the best of its agro-industrial sector […]
The culinary team behind Toronto’s Terroni, Sud Forno and Spaccio restaurants have launched a new ready-to-cook Italian food delivery service. PORTA is Ontario’s premier Italian meal subscription service, bringing traditional cuisine right to your doorstep. “As restaurants were closed during the pandemic, we learned a lot about our customers’ desire to replicate parts of the […]
A week-long celebration of Italian cuisine, with a particular focus on biodiversity and sustainable nutrition, kicked off on Monday and will take place in Georgia simultaneously with the global editions of the event. Culinary, cultural and scientific exploration of the rich heritage of Mediterranean cuisine and its production welcomes visitors to the local program of […]
Italian Food Week celebrates Italy’s diverse culinary culture with a lineup of 40 events taking place across Japan. Don’t let the name fool you – it actually runs until mid-December. Free webinars and panel discussions focus on topics such as food waste, the influence of gastronomy on the environment, healthy lifestyles, and food circulation and […]
La Stella Cucina Verace, a restaurant focused on preparing regional Italian dishes, will soon open in Dallas’ downtown Arts District. Born and raised in Italy, La Stella’s chef, Luigi Iannuario, will reinterpret dishes from different regions of his native country passed down from generation to generation, such as paccheri all’astice, prepared with pasta imported from […]
From left to right: Rosario Scarpato, organizer of the World Summit; Secretary General of the Italian Office of Industry and Commerce in the UAE Mauro Marzocchi, Consul General Giuseppe Finocchiaro; Ambassador Nicola Lener and National President of the Italian Trade Commission Carlo Ferro In recent years, it has been discovered that this fruit can be […]
The property investor and entrepreneur who opened a French bakery and restaurant known as La Parisienne last year is preparing to launch another restaurant in Aiken. David Meunier recently acquired the property at the corner of York Street and Hampton Avenue where Church’s Chicken once stood. Its plans include a major renovation of the 1,750 […]
The cliffs of the Amalfi Coast may be far away, but the kitchen is closer than you think. In a few weeks, the doors of Primo Waterfront will open, bringing seafood-centric coastal Italian cuisine to the Hudson River waterfront in Newburgh. “The question we asked ourselves when we developed the concept is, ‘what would it […]
Photos courtesy of Whitewater Imagery Run by the team behind Heritage Food + Drink in Wappingers Falls, Primo Waterfront combines Hudson River views with an elegant menu. Dining along the Newburgh seafront is an experience. While the city as a whole is renowned for its top-notch food and drink, there’s something extra special about scoring […]
VShef Mathieu Palombino has opened his latest pizza and Italian food business, Gigi and Mario, in Edgewater. The restaurant serves lovingly prepared pizzas and other Italian delights. With a homemade menu and a Neapolitan Acunto brick oven for making pizzas, there is something for everyone. The 1,300 square foot Gigi and Mario features an open […]
An evening celebrating Italian cuisine and culture? Count on us! Last Thursday, at Cipriani on 42nd Street, the Italian Commercial Agency in New York, the Italian Consulate General in New York and the Italian Cultural Institute hosted a spectacular dinner to celebrate the closing of the exhibition dedicated to the Medici dynasty at the Metropolitan […]
A scene from Aperitivo in Italy. There has been an extensive fusion between the cuisine of Greece and Italy, starting in antiquity, which has created what we call Mediterranean cuisine, according to Greek-Italian chef Giorgio Pintzas Monzani. Credit: Lasagnolo9 /CC BY-SA 4.0 Italian Food and Greek Food: The History, Differences and Common Traits of the […]
News of Ramsay’s verdict reached Italy where it was not well received. Gordon Ramsay, the famous British chef, ruffled feathers in Italy by declaring that Greek cuisine is superior to Italian cuisine. The outspoken chef made the remark on the TV show Gordon, Gino and Fred go Greek, in which he stars alongside London-based Italian […]
There’s a lot to write about new restaurants in an evolving city, but it’s also a shame to go back to older establishments that have stood the test of time. DOC Gastronomia Italiana has been one of the city’s most beloved Italian restaurants since it opened in 2013. It was one of the first places […]
It’s no exaggeration to call Japanese and Italian cuisine some of New York’s most popular. Since the pandemic, the number of top sushi restaurants and expensive omakase menus, rustic pasta joints and modern Italian steakhouses continues to proliferate. There is one cuisine, however, that is having a unique moment in New York like never before: […]
When friends concocted the idea for an authentic Italian delicatessen in Cheltenham, Chris and Michela Windsor grabbed a ‘pizza’ for the action. Now the couple say business hasn’t stopped since setting up My Pastalicious in Cheltenham town center in May. What started as a stall at the Farmer’s Market on the Promenade, is now a […]
The Board of Selectmen has approved two buildings exceeding the permitted height limit on the former site of Victor’s Italian Cuisine as part of a mixed-use development that would include 74 apartments, an Italian steakhouse and a bar/bistro on the roof. Council members unanimously supported an application by Maddy’s Place, LLC for a special permit […]
Giorgio Tavecchio (right) and Vincenzo D’Amato Rachele Palanca ElevenTwelve is an e-commerce company specializing in Italian food and wine founded by four American footballers of Italian descent. Through their passion for American football and Italian cuisine, co-founders Giorgio Tavecchio, Vincenzo D’Amato, Davide Merlo and Paolo Tempo are on a mission to share their culture and […]
From common cooking misconceptions to flavor-enhancing shortcuts, cooking experts and chefs have shared their tips and tricks with us. Previously, which one? shared expert tips for creating impressive Indian and Chinese home meals. Next comes Italian cuisine. 1. Don’t let anything go to waste Cooking tutor, food writer and author Carmela Hayes recommends using parmigiano […]
The Palmer family’s cuisine is a tradition passed down from generation to generation. Specifically, it was the spaghetti and meatballs cooked by the grandmother of longtime Morgan Hill resident Tommy Palmer that always brought the whole family together, sharing stories, creating memories and celebrating life. When his grandmother passed away in 2017, it set Palmer, […]
A week into its tenure as an Aspen restaurant, Casa D’Angelo boasts a full bar, patio with Aspen Mountain views, and a full wall of windows to provide the perfect dining experience at sunset. Celebrity chef Angelo Elia — born in Salerno, Italy and now a longtime resident of South Florida and Snowmass — celebrated […]
The event will take place on Sunday at several local restaurants. MINNEAPOLIS — After more than a year of online-only outreach, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting small Italian villages is returning to in-person events. And luckily for Minnesotans, you don’t have to board a plane to participate. According to the organization itself, Esperienza Italia […]
When restaurateur and chef Bobby Flay started traveling around Italy, he may not have intended to turn his Mesa Grill at Caesars Palace into an Italian restaurant. But when the opportunity to do so presented itself, it seemed perfect. “Opening Amalfi at Caesars Palace allowed me to show my passion for the Amalfi Coast and […]
Bel Mare only overlooks the water. The new fine-dining restaurant in Key West’s historic seaport specializes in coastal Italian cuisine, local seafood, made-to-order pastas, decadent steaks and unrivaled cocktails concocted by talented “bar-tist” Matt Carmony. “We are not your typical red sauce Italian restaurant. Our food is second to none. Chef Shane Wilkerson achieves this […]
Since 1999, Vigilucci’s Cucina Italiana, one of three establishments in the Vigilucci’s Restaurant Group, has been welcoming locals and visitors to State Street in the heart of Carlsbad Village. Cucina’s authentic Italian cuisine and award-winning wine list offer a unique and memorable getaway to the flavors of the Tuscan countryside. Pastas and sauces prepared daily, […]
A longtime Fort Worth restaurateur has plans for a new restaurant focused on Italian cuisine. 61 Osteria, ground floor of the newly updated 21-story First on 7and complex, will be operated by Adam Jones, a 30-year veteran of the Fort Worth restaurant scene, who since 2008 has owned the famed Grace Restaurant on Main Street. […]
Like most Americans, I have fond childhood memories of tuna salad. But like many people who are many years past childhood, I don’t eat much of it. If I cross it, I usually enjoy it. But that’s not something I’m likely to do for myself. There’s another type of tuna salad that appeals more to […]
It’s no secret that there are a plethora of superlative restaurants to dine in in Dubai, but finding something that has a family atmosphere can be a rarity. Bella Restaurant, which was launched at the end of last year, is one of those restaurants that guarantees exceptional Italian cuisine, also offering excellent dishes and service, […]
@carloandsarah/TikTok A girlfriend perfectly masters the art of liquidating her boyfriend. Simply known as Sarah on TikTok, the woman documented her Italian fiancé’s reactions when she did very un-Italian things, and it’s hilarious. Whether it’s grabbing a cappuccino after lunch or telling her she wants pineapple on her pizza; Sarah has been grinding Carlo’s gears […]
At Jimmy, try the Linguini with North Carolina Shrimp, Celery Leaf Pesto and Calabrian Chili. Courtesy of Jimmy The Jimmy, a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant in Charlotte’s Myers Park, is now open for dinner service during its pre-opening. The restaurant, created by Noble Food & Pursuits under the direction of owner and executive chef Jim Noble, is […]
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– Story by Gail Johnson Photography by Lia Crowe Restaurants come and go, and then there are those that, like a fine wine, only get better with age. Giuseppe “Pino” Posteraro opened Cioppino’s Mediterranean Grill and Enoteca in Yaletown in 1999, and it’s been on every “best” list ever since, including the best Italian restaurants […]
The Italian Chamber of Commerce launched the “True Italian Taste” 2021 with a series of creative events in Hanoi and HCMC to promote Italian cuisine as well as trade and investment between Italy and Vietnam. A press conference introduces the “Italian Food – Italian Style” cooking competition in Hanoi. Over the years, “True Italian Taste” […]
There are a few must-try Italian-American restaurants in Sassella (225 Johnson St., 505-954-1568, sassellasantafe.com), but they’ll likely be quite different from what you might expect. You can get a Caesar salad, but instead of the typical croutons and a vinaigrette made with Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, lemon and anchovy paste, expect your romaine lettuce to […]
Three years ago, when chef Matt Moschella and his partners were looking for a location for their new restaurant Corto, they had a simple vision in mind: to make “food simple and straightforward.” The team eventually settled into an old bodega in Jersey City’s Heights neighborhood and transformed the scruffy interior into a fun, bustling […]