Authentic Italian Gelato Shop Opens In Westfield
Morano Gelato is hosting its grand opening celebration on Thursday night in Westfield. "The company is dedicated to the art of traditional Italian gelato-making through high quality batches made on-site daily," according to Morano Gelato Westfield. A grand opening will be held at the 116 Elm Street location in Westfield from 6 to 9 p.m. with entert...
Wellsburg Native Tells Pepperoni Roll Story
The humble West Virginia pepperoni roll, born in the kitchens of coal miners’ wives and perfected in the Italian-owned bakeries of North Central West Virginia, has been featured in Bon Appetit magazine and on the Food Network. It has been the topic of heated retail controversies and state legislation. It’s the centerpiece of annual eating contests...
Floridian Import Capo Deli Opens in Shaw
D.C. transplant Capo Deli opened this week in the heart of Shaw, hoping to lure in a round-the-clock city crowd hungry for hoagies. The new neighborhood eatery is actually a longtime fixture in Florida, debuting in Boca Raton in 1985. Named V & S Italian Deli, the originator was started by Sal Falcone and his brother just steps away from the beach....
The Italian is ready is for business
Pizza, pasta and subs are served at The Italian that recently opened at 924 N. Main St. in Princeton.“We always liked Princeton,” said owner Nicolina Alfano. “It is close to the train station. It is a busy area. Good people. There is a lot going on, on Main Street.” Alfano moved the restaurant to Princeton from Walnut where it had been open for thr...
The Van Ness Italian Pizza Kitchen gets a Great Streets grant
The Van Ness Italian Pizza Kitchen (4483 Connecticut) is getting a DC Great Streets grant worth $43,130 for building improvements. Owner Rick Henning will use the money to make improvements throughout the restaurant. “We intend to replace the old tile floors throughout the first floor dining, kitchen and restroom areas,” Henning told us in an email...
Anthony takes to Italy for World Pizza Championships
The 2017 Pizza World Championships were recently held in Parma, Italy, and Punxsy Pizza owner Scott Anthony was one of those in attendance. World Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani asked Anthony to compete with him this year, and Anthony was thrilled at the chance to once again participate. The competition gave Anthony the chance to introduce his new pi...
We ate at Joe Gorga's new Italian restaurant, and it's actually pretty good
We never need an excuse to write about pizza or "Real Housewives of New Jersey," and this week we explore whether those two great tastes taste great together at "RHONJ" star Joe Gorga's new pizza and pasta joint in East Hanover. As the ranking "RHONJ" expert on staff, I brought along Pete Genovese, the Munchmobile czar, Food Dude and chief of the...
Chop House Serves up Authentic Italian Cuisine
Terry and Angela Spinosa's Italian honeymoon inspired the recipes served at their recently opened steakhouse in Winchester. When Terry, 60, and Angela, 40, visited Florence, Rome and the Amalfi Coast four years ago, they were impressed by the delectable beef, brick-oven pizzas and other authentic Italian cuisine that was full of flavor without a l...
Bill of Fare: Villa Francesco's thriving in Pennington
Six years after opening Villa Francesco's in Pennington, the Gonzalez brothers are firmly rooted in the community with a loyal following for their pizza, pasta and traditional Italian dishes. "We love Italian food," said Hernan Gonzalez, who manages the restaurant where his brother Miguel is the chef. "That's why we are here." They got their experi...
RHONJ Restaurant Wars: Joe Gorga And Kathy Wakile Open Competing Italian Restaurants
“Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Joe Gorga is expanding his business portfolio. The younger brother of Teresa Giudice is opening an Italian restaurant. The restaurant will be located in East Hanover, New Jersey and will be called Gorga’s Homemade Pasta & Pizza. Joe’s main business is in construction and real estate. In 2014 he invested in a bus...
DiPasquale’s Italian Market Will Open New Flagship Location In Federal Hill In May
On Monday, Joe DiPasquale, owner of DiPasquale’s Italian Marketplace in Highlandtown, announced its plan to open a second location, but smaller market in Federal Hill. The new market and eatery at 500 Harborview Drive will feature an array of baked goods, pastas, meats and cheeses, but at a reduced selection than what is sold at the original locati...
First Look: Michael Symon’s Angeline at the Borgata
In just five days, Michael Symon will open Angeline, his Italian-themed eatery at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City. Right now, Symon and his entire crew are putting the last-minute touches on the dramatic space, which Symon describes as one of the most attractive that he’s been involved with. Symon’s wife and business partner Liz col...