Francesca Gourmet Foods opens in River Edge
By Bill Gelman Francesca Gourmet Foods is now open in the New Bridge Landing at River Edge shopping center. The 6,000-square-foot space features a vast array of prepared foods from around the world — with a focus on classic Italian fare — made fresh daily, along with a selection of artisanal products. Owner Keith Alliots, who name...
You need to try the spinach focaccia at Vace Italian Deli
Vace Italian Deli has rightfully earned a following for its pizza, which flouts standard practice by putting the tomato sauce on top of the cheese. But when I recently wandered into the Cleveland Park location, I decided to forgo the pleasure of the pie and try something new. Let's just say this: The spinach focaccia ($3.50) will put up a...
Federici's South continues Italian tradition in Howell
by Phil Nerges From the outside, I thought Federici's South looked like most other strip-mall pizzerias. Inside, I found something different. I entered to find comfortable, diner-style booths in one room, and in the back, a larger room with tables and casual décor. I sensed a different atmosphere, different from the rock-hard seating...
Lincoln School imports a taste of Italy to Caldwell – 18 April, 3 pm
The K-6 Lincoln School Home School Association's (HSA) first "A Day at the Piazza" event will feature a best meatball competition, kids cupcake wars and a multitude of activities and prizes from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 18. The idea for the event was thought up by fundraiser co-chairs, Nicole Greco-Peepas and Paula Sules, who felt...
Bella Coast has found its groove
by Patricia Talorico The Yelp era doesn't allow much room for redemption meals. Restaurant customers served what they consider to be poor, underwhelming meals post their thoughts almost immediately online with few concerns other than their own stomachs and pockets. Most seem unwilling to give an establishment a second chance, es...
Great Italian food, ‘outdoorable’ lounge, at Macaroni’s
by Len Lear Although Philadelphia has become one of the best restaurant cities in the U.S., you could read reviews in the Inquirer, Philadelphia magazine, Philadelphia Weekly and numerous restaurant review websites without reading about one restaurant from Northeast Philly, long considered a restaurant wilderness. However, every r...
Enjoy a taste of ‘Italian without Borders’ with Fascino
New Jersey is swamped with Italian restaurants, the kind that pop up on every other block and offer the parmigiana, marsala or francese. They are loved for the magical experience that ensues after tasting fresh tomatoes, cheese, bread and wine. It's not rocketscience, it's just good ingredients. With its sophisticated...
Barbuzzo owners will open Italian-American restaurant
The owners of Barbuzzo plan to open a homestyle Italian-American restaurant.Little Nonna (1234 Locust St.) will be a casual Italian eatery, inspired by the "red sauce" family-owned places of Italian immigrants, said owners Chef Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran. It will have 37 seats."For our menu, I immersed myself in the strong family traditions o...
Honors for family's four decades of pizza in Budd Lake
By Phil Garber Enzo's Pizzeria, a fixture in Budd Lake for more than 40 years, might never have opened if not for a construction injury to the restaurant's founder, Emilio Buonincontri. The owners of the Budd Lake restaurant were honored with a proclamation by the Township Council on Nov. 1 for their longtime service to the township. ...
Bocce, gnocchi and prosecco at Vendetta on H Street NE
by Fritz Hahn Vendetta, a new Italian restaurant from H Street impresario Joe Englert and the team behind H Street Country Club, will open to the public on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know about the new spot, which fills the former Red Palace building at 1212 H St. NE. Vendetta was part of Englert's original plans for H Street bars a...
Local chef brings tastes of Italy to PBS
by Bill Ervolino 5 p.m. Saturday, NJTV; 6:30 p.m. Saturday, WNET/Channel 13 Does the world really need another television show about Italian food? Chef and lifelong New Jersey resident Vic Rallo believes it does. Rallo, who grew up in Franklin Lakes — his parents owned the celebrated Molly's Fish Market (now Portobello) in Oaklan...
Taste the Wines of Umbria
November 13 (Thursday) 6:30 pmTaste the Wines of UmbriaAn evening of Umbrian wines, tasty hors d'oeuvres and conversation with good friend Rosa DeLauro, Connecticut Congresswoman. Connect with new and old friends and learn more about our upcoming plans and programs in DC! Sponsored by National Organization of Italian American Women, Greater Washin...