CuVino offers traditional Italian, but what's the rush?
by Kit Waskom Pollard Italian food, like too few other things, brings people together. It can be vegetarian-friendly, but also appease meat-lovers. Some dishes are comforting and stick to the ribs; others are light and healthy. It's equally beloved by all ages — toddlers like it just as much as grandmothers. It's popularity is vast. ...
Calandra's premier sponsorship goes natural
The Calandra family continues to do what comes naturally to them as they once again are the premier sponsors of the 2016 Caldwell Street Fair to be held from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 2. "It's our 25th anniversary," said 2016 Caldwell Street Fair Sponsorship Chair Tim Blattner. "It's also important to note that this marks the 10th con...
The Best Sunday Desserts Are Found at Potito's Italian American Pastries
Those who are looking for that extra something missing in their Sunday nights should be delighted to discover that Potito's Italian American Pastries offers a multitude of desserts to fill that void. After a delicious Sunday dinner after the big game and before a new episode of The Walking Dead, there is always that need for a treat or dessert. Ins...
A New Italian Restaurant and Market Opens in Washington, D.C.
by Geoffrey Montes Washington, D.C.'s flourishing culinary scene recently received a double dose of Italian flair with the opening of Centrolina restaurant in the capital's luxe CityCenterDC development. In addition to a main dining room, there is a specialty market on-site, where patrons can pick up homemade sauces, fresh pasta, and impor...
Sal's by Victor means great Italian food
For 28 years, Victor Minichiello has run one of the most popular Italian restaurants in Williamsburg. And for the last 20 years, Sal's by Victor has been voted the best Italian restaurant in the Virginia Gazette's annual Best of Williamsburg contest. "It's important to love what you do, from your heart," Minichiello said. "The custome...
Here's what's taking over StonePepper's South Hills site
A new Italian restaurant, Pazzo, will replace StonePepper's Grill at 1614 Washington Road in Upper St. Clair. "We're doing a lot of renovations which should be completed by the 27th (of July) and then we'll begin training staff," said Kurt Salmon, Pazzo's general manager. The restaurant is to open Aug. 3. The name Pazzo translates from the It...
A taste of Little Italy, in OCL's Lavallette branch
by Larry Meegan A question often asked when Italian friends and families get together is, "Have you eaten?" So many gatherings and celebrations involve food and the joy a good meal brings. Ocean County Library's Upper Shores branch, 112 Jersey City Ave., Lavallette, will present "Mangia Italiano - molto bene," a celebration of Ita...
Luigi's, longtime Newport News Italian restaurant, reopens Monday
by Andrea Castillo Just over a year after closing up shop, Vinny and Sonny Chiarello are reopening Luigi's, saying they have been unable to stay away from the business. Running the restaurant, after all, was something the brothers had been doing for nearly 30 years. "Over the year and some odd months, we've been getting nothing b...
Former Mario Batali restaurant sous chef to open Italian restaurant in Wayne
Robbie Felice, who held the position at B&B Ristorante in Las Vegas, is planning an August opening for Viaggio at 1055 Hamburg Turnpike, in the former site of Novu. Felice will be partners in Viaggio with his father, Joe Felice, who has owned restaurants such as Gourmet Cafe in Parsippany and Casa de Amici in Denville. Robbie Felice sa...
Rivoli's in Toms River closes, Cuban restaurant to open
The sudden closure of Rivoli's in Toms River means goodbye, Italian food, and hello, Cuban food. Tony Rivoli, who opened Rivoli's Italian & Seafood Restaurant nearly 30 years ago with his wife, Laura, and ran the restaurant with his family, announced Nov. 18 on Facebook that he would close the Toms River restaurant and focus his attention...
Olyphant woman’s Italian Biscuits in demand at holidays
by Gia Mazur For Lynn Muto's family and friends, it's not a celebration without Italian Biscuits. Mrs. Muto makes the sweet, almond-flavored treats with powdered-sugar icing for birthdays, showers and other milestones. The holidays, of course, are peak time for the dessert. "I give them as gifts; I give them to neighbors, fri...
Impact Databank Exclusive: The Brands Behind Italian Bubbly’s Double-Digit Gains
Boosted by the popularity of Prosecco, Italian sparkling wines continue to expand their presence in the U.S. market. As Impact Databank's exclusive analysis shows, a number of different brands are contributing to that growth. The top six Italian sparkling wines in the U.S. combined for a 17.7% advance in 2012, rising to 1.6 million cases. The cate...