Popi’s is a South Philadelphia dining experience that surpasses expectations
My wife Liz and I were looking for an opportunity to dress up and try a highly rated restaurant that we had not visited before. I was looking for a restaurant in South Philly near the sports complex. After checking things out online, we decided that we would try Popi’s Restaurant on 20th Street. Based on the reviews, I figured that the odds were ve...
Bar Mutz: Hip Italian Trattoria and Mozzarella Bar Coming To NJ Spring 2024
The New Jersey dining scene is about to reach new heights this spring thanks to James Beard-nominated Chef Robbie Felice’s latest endeavor: Bar Mutz, “a hip Italian Trattoria and Mozzarella bar,” that promises contemporary Italian dining with a trendy twist. Nestled in the heart of Westwood, NJ—and next door to sister restaurant Osteria Crescendo—...
Bivio is back! Montclair pizzeria returns after closing in 2022
Montclair's Bivio Pizza Napoletana is reopening this weekend, with a promise from the new ownership to retain the same qualities that made it so popular in its original run. The Pine Street restaurant announced on Instagram Tuesday night that it will hold a soft opening from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The new owner, Davide, said he has be...
Foodie Friday: Sal’s Italian Restaurant
Sal’s Italian Restaurant in Seaford has been serving up home-cooked classics for decades. Serving Up Smiles For DecadesYou’re sure to be treated like one of the family at the eatery that keeps locals raving. Last year, the spot celebrated its 35th anniversary. “He’s been doing this for 30 years. I’ve been watching him for 26. This is how I learned...
The Most Amazing Italian Restaurant In Jersey Can Be Found In Atlantic City, NJ
New Jersey and Italian Food go together like ice cream on a boardwalk, it's just a perfect combination. Jersey is known far and wide for its amazing Italian Food by the way, from traditional sit-down restaurants to amazing pizza and pasta spots, it's hard to go too far in Jersey without finding a good spot for Italian. But what would you say is the...
Family business' original spices at the Italian Market are shared online by their 'spice king.'
The Gargano family has been a part of the Italian Market for generations. Their business brings the flavors to compliment your food with Gargano's Original Italian Spice Market Co. The re-claimed ownership of the shop they originally had for decades. Now, they're moving into the next generation as the owner's grandson spices up their online presenc...
Meatball masterpiece — Philly restaurants serve up authentic Italian flavors
Oh, the mighty meatball. As anyone raised in a large Italian family — or just those who appreciate Italian food — can tell you, meatball is king. Entire meals and menus are built around it, and throughout Philadelphia, there are several new Italian-focused restaurants whose meals are built upon the meatball’s bedrock. SIN PhiladelphiaAt Northern Li...
Long-awaited Aventino, AP Pizza Shop in downtown Bethesda to open this month
Nearly three years after D.C. star chef Mike Friedman and his team announced plans to open Aventino and AP Pizza Shop in Bethesda, the restaurants are set to open in the middle of this month, according to spokesperson Molly Hippolitus. Aventino, an “airy” and “vibrant” two-level restaurant, will serve Roman fare reflecting Friedman’s Italian-Jewish...
Pane E Vino wine bar brings new tastes to Cape Charles
Imagine for a moment the many activities that could follow a successful 42-year career in medicine, a career that started in New York and wound up serving the U.S. embassy staff in Rome, Italy. Was your first thought to open a 24-seat wine and coffee bar in Cape Charles? That’s exactly what retired gynecologist Paul Caciula, and his wife, Josephine...
New Italian Eatery Yubi’s 78 Restaurant Opens in Jersey City
A new eatery is filling a somewhat surprising void in Journal Square’s dining scene as Yubi’s 78 Restaurant has marked the latest revitalization along Newark Avenue. Last month, the lights finally went back on at 578 Newark Avenue. The space has long been dark despite its prominent location; the previous tenant was Choices Pasta & Salad, and they h...
Pasta Flavio Italian Restaurant Celebrates Grand Opening in Livingston
Pasta Flavio—an Italian restaurant specializing in homemade pasta dishes and offering daily BYOB dine-in, takeout and delivery services—celebrated the grand opening of its Livingston location at 55 E. Mt. Pleasant Avenue with a commemorative ribbon cutting on Thursday afternoon. Members of the Livingston Township Council and Livingston Area Chamber...
The D.C. area’s best Italian food, according to local Italian Americans
In Italian culture, mealtime is sacred. Sitting at a table and eating wholesome food with the people you love creates a healthy mind and body, says Francesca Krieg-Casazza, executive director of the Italian Cultural Society of D.C., and herself Genoan. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are opportunities to build community, be mindful of the body and shar...