Summer isn’t over, and neither are street events and city festivals. Here are seven Chicago-area festivals with music, food, family-friendly activities and more this weekend. Chicago Little Italy Fis Little Italy Festa in Chicago celebrates Italian culture, cuisine and neighborhood history. Food from local restaurants, stages with family entertainment, Italian products and more will be […]
Il Primo, the first and only Italian steakhouse to open in Cebu, offers a luxurious and authentic Italian dining experience like no other. Located in the “Strip” of the Nustar Resort and Casino, Il Primo is the first restaurant to welcome customers once they arrive at the grand entrance of the casino. With its elegant […]
Photo credit: Osteria Morini Listen how good that sounds. Decadent truffled ricotta ravioli with prosciutto, alongside Battilardo, a superb platter of meats and cheeses, and a robust Italian wine or refreshing cocktail that pairs naturally with the cuisine… delizioso! To the highly acclaimed Prime Minister Osteria Morini restaurant, Italy’s soulful cuisine and convivial spirit shine […]
Italian cuisine is synonymous with tradition, with recipes passed down through countless generations, from one nonna to the next. There’s nothing better than a simple but stunning Margherita pizza or cacio e pepe – and a Caprese salad made with the finest mozzarella, the freshest tomatoes and basil and a drizzle of genuine olive oil. […]
A tasty tomato-mozzarella salad could soon cost us more. Image: Shutterstock IIt is hot in northern Italy, too hot even, to the point of seriously endangering the agricultural crops essential to all kinds of Italian recipes known and loved around the world. Among these products are risotto rice, famous in the region, but also […]
Employees pick tomatoes at the Sfera Agricola hydroponic farm in Gavorrano, Italy, on June 27, 2019. ― AFP pic Saturday, July 16, 2022 8:44 AM MYT ROME, July 16 ― It’s hot in northern Italy ― too hot even ― to the point of seriously endangering agricultural crops essential to all kinds of Italian recipes […]
Posted in Tennessee To eat July 15, 2022 by Alex Borelli When most people think of Tennessee’s iconic food, what probably comes to mind are images of Memphis-style barbecue or Nashville hot chicken. While these are great examples of The Volunteer State’s culinary offerings, Tennessee has so much more to […]
The Garden at The Summit has been serving Boston-inspired Italian cuisine to Georgetown residents since November. “We’re trying to be the go-to Italian neighborhood restaurant, and I think we’re doing a good job of that,” manager James Maltby said. Owners Chris and Sue Meroff opened The Garden at Ellera at Bee Cave in October 2020 […]
saw palmetto Ristorante Ragu Cucina Italiana recently opened in downtown Palmetto in a distinctive two-story Victorian house built in 1890. Over its long history, the house at 336 Eighth Ave. W. has been a house, an ice cream shop and several different restaurants. Ristorante Ragu, named after ragù, an Italian sauce made with ground beef […]
For all its versatility, Italian cuisine often comes down to the basics. Its simplicity is what first caught the attention of Gina Marinelli, partner and chef at La Strega in Las Vegas. “The first time I went to Italy and saw the simplicity behind the dishes,” she says, “that’s when I fell in love with […]
PAMPANGA, Philippines — In search of vitality and Swiss hospitality, Swissotel Clark opens its 10th restaurant which will serve authentic Italian dishes using contemporary and modern culinary techniques. Inspired by the province of Verona in Italy, known for being the setting of the classic romantic novel “Romeo and Juliet”, Restaurant in Verona will welcome guests […]
True Italian Taste 2022’s theme “Authentic Italian Table – Italian Breakfast and Appetizer” showcases an insight into the Italian breakfast – its convenience, special features, and local staples of the Tuscany region. (Photo courtesy of Multimedia JSC) City of HCM (VNS/VNA) – True Italian Taste 2022, a project to promote authentic Italian cuisine to the […]
DELICIOUS FOOD: The theme of “True Italian Taste 2022” “Authentic Italian Table – Italian Breakfast and Aperitif” presents an insight into the Italian breakfast – its convenience, its special characteristics and the local staples of the Tuscan region. Photo courtesy of Multimedia JSC The project is promoted and funded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign […]
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 […]
With a plethora of restaurants and cafes in Delhi offering menus that seem to cover cuisines from all over the world, Delhi can easily be called the culinary capital of India. While the capital is home to a wide range of Chinese restaurants, one restaurant that stands out for its unique offering is ChaoBella. Located […]
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,” […]
Verdile’s restaurant is big business in Troy, New York, and especially in the Lansingburgh neighborhood where it has been serving excellent food to its customers for nearly 80 years. This family restaurant has been owned and operated by three generations of the Verdile family since 1943, and has been in […]
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 […]
One of the most iconic restaurants in Las Vegas has to be Piero’s Italian Cuisine. This classic Italian restaurant sits squarely in the echelon of the Golden Steer and Peppermill, lending an old-school Vegas feel while maintaining high standards and a long list of clientele of Las Vegas movers and shakers, as well as celebrities, […]
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 world summit of Italian cuisine brought together the best chefs During the 15th edition of the award, Piero Ricotti presents the 2021 award for the best Italian company in the UAE to Andrea Di Giuseppe, CEO of Trend Middle East Dubai Published: Thu Nov 25, 2021 2:44 PM Last update: Thu Nov 25, 2021 […]
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 […]
published: Nov 24, 2021, 2:44 PM The 3-day Italian Food Week held at the EmQuartier will come to an end today amidst a celebration of many Italian cuisine dishes and fine ingredients. Organized by the Italian Embassy and the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), the festival, now in its 6th year, is taking place simultaneously in […]
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 […]
Italian Food Week 2021 will be held across Japan from November 22 to 28, with over 40 events celebrating the rich variety and history of Italian cuisine. In addition to tastings offered by participating restaurants, cooking workshops will also take place across the country and online, with authentic Italian recipes to try at home. Under […]
On Thursday, November 18, 2021, the VI edition of the Italian Food Week in the World was presented at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. “Tradition and perspectives of Italian cuisine: awareness and enhancement of food sustainability” is the main theme of the VI edition organized by the Italian government, which combines the […]
Zimbabweans, like many other people around the world, enjoy pizza, a meal of Italian origin. Not just pizza but also many other dishes and confections with roots in the Mediterranean country. Apart from having one of the most famous cuisines in the world, Italy also offers an immense variety of different regional dishes and recipes […]
The sixth annual Italian Food Week Worldwide will be held in Karachi from November 22-28. This year it is dedicated to the theme “Tradition and perspectives of Italian cuisine: awareness and enhancement of food sustainability”, which combines the promotion of Italian agri-food products with the enhancement of the Mediterranean diet as a model of healthy […]
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 […]