Generations of the Sena family continue to build La Famiglia’s legacy
The culinary excellence of Carlo “Papa” Sena began in 1947 postwar Naples, Italy. When “Papa” immigrated in 1976, he chose the Second Street location in Philadelphia directly across from the Delaware River. Today, La Famiglia begins its 47th year and third generation of family serving “old world” inspired Italian cuisine. The family took the shell...
There’s a New Italian Restaurant in Weehawken Called Beneci’s Cucina
Everyone knows New Jersey is renowned for amazing Italian food, and Beneci’s Cucina in Weehawken is no exception. Located at 500 Harbor Boulevard in the Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel, this new eatery has menu items ranging from handcrafted pizza to lobster pappardelle. Read on to learn all about Beneci’s Cucina and its delicious menu + outdoor seat...
Felina Steak Opens at Jersey City's Hudson House
Hudson House introduced an extraordinary culinary-paired-experience venture that promises to tantalize your taste buds and become a place to cultivate memories. On June 7, Landmark Hospitality, the managing group with over 15 restaurant and bar properties across New Jersey and Pennsylvania unveiled the re-imagined Felina Steak and the Stork Club ro...
Cannoli - One Of Italy's Most Famous Pastries
I've been to Philadelphia thrice and each time I go back to what has become the city's favourite photo opp. Instagram Reels have made it a video opp - the 72 steps that lead to the Philadelphia Art Museum that dates back to 1876. The Rocky Steps in Philadelphia have become a cultural symbol of sorts ever since Sylvester Stallone made them popular i...
Lioni Latticini’s Founders Celebrate Induction into the Specialty Food Association’s Hall of Fame
Lioni Latticini, Inc, well-known producer of Fresh Mozzarella, Burrata and Bufala Cheese products proudly announces the induction of its founders into the SFA Hall of Fame. The Specialty Food Association Hall of Fame honors individuals whose accomplishments impact contributions, innovations, and success within the Specialty Food Industry. Salvatore...
Lombardo’s Pizzeria Will Open in North Portland’s University Park Neighborhood
Not to be confused with “Lombardi’s” (trademarked as America’s First Pizzeria®) from NYC, Lombardo’s Pizzeria will be opening in the University Park neighborhood, offering up New Jersey-style pizzas and other Italian-American cuisine. As far as I know—and please, correct me if I am wrong—NJ-style pizza is not really represented in Portland. We’ve g...
Discerning Diner: Nonna Ilva in Carlisle fills small space with authentic Italian flavor
Last time I walked into 204 N. Hanover St., the walls were a vibrant pink color suitable for a doughnut shop and precious few other businesses. Once Crazy Glazed left the space for a new B Street location and Nonna Ilva came to town, I wondered how the authentic Italian restaurant would make the little street-side shop its own. On Thursday, I found...
If Pasta Is Your Love Language, You’ll Be In Heaven At Semolina In New Jersey
If New Jersey has an official food, it’s probably pasta. The Garden State is the undisputed king of Italian food, and you can usually find an acclaimed old-school trattoria or pasta house on every street corner. However, some restauranteurs are trying to take that reputation to the next level. What does New Jersey pasta look like in 2023? It’s not...
Felina Steak restaurant takes over Terra e Mare space in Jersey City
Felina Steak, a steakhouse version of Italian restaurant Felina in Ridgewood, has taken over the space at Terra e Mare, the sleek one-year-old chophouse on the shores of the Hudson River in Jersey City, as a rebrand. Landmark Hospitality, the events management company that owns a slew of restaurants in New Jersey including The Ryland Inn in Whiteho...
Marc Vetri Opens Pizzeria Salvy in Philadelphia
Marc Vetri, the acclaimed Philadelphia chef behind the Vetri Family Restaurant Group, this week debuted Pizzeria Salvy. Vetri devoted the restaurant, in the Comcast Technology Center in central Philadelphia, to the theme of his father, even modeling their logo off of his dad Sal’s signature glasses. And just in time for Father’s Day! The new concep...
Sauce or Gravy? The Best Bowl of Pasta in New Jersey
Sauce or gravy, it all depends where you're from in the state of NJ. North, Central, or South. Is it about the sauce or the noodles. Where's the best pasta in New Jersey? If I was to choose a pasta dish, I always choose Fettuccini Alfredo. Pasta is a favorite dish of my daughters. Yes, it might be simple but it's all about what you put on top of it...
Beloved Fascino in Montclair is no more. In its place: Gioia Mia
Fascino, the award-winning, 20-year-old, beloved Italian restaurant in Montclair owned by acclaimed chef Ryan DePersio, is no more. DePersio sold it to general manager Mary Cumella, who renamed the restaurant Gioia Mia. The new chef is Logan Ramirez, who was Fascino's chef de cuisine. Ramirez did stints at Gramercy Tavern in New York City as well a...