Dom’s Bakery Announces Its Closure in Hoboken; Owners Retiring
While Hoboken is constantly changing, there are few spots that have stayed exactly the same from when they first opened — and Dom’s Bakery was one of them. Dom’s is an old-Hoboken favorite, and it has been serving bread to town since the early 1900s and a favorite of Frank Sinatra’s, tucked away at 506 Grand Street in the Mile Square. On Saturday,...
Cooking Channel chef opens New Jersey pizzeria
Cooking Channel chef and restaurateur Sal Basile has opened Sally Boy's in Red Bank, New Jersey. The Italian chef, a co-founder of Artichoke Basille's Pizza, is the star of the Cooking Channel's "Pizza Cuz" and "Pizza Masters" shows. The pizzeria is named after his son and pays homage to Sal's Childhood nickname. "We set out to create something tru...
Parsippany Restaurant's Meatballs Competing In 'Pizza Bowl III'
Does a Parsippany restaurant have New Jersey's best meatballs? Ferraro's Italian Food Specialties will await its fate when it competes in the final rounds of "Pizza Bowl III." The Pizza Bowl represents a statewide competition of pizza and meatballs. Facebook group Jersey Pizza Joints runs the competition, which begins with statewide polling and...
Beer, Bocce & Beloved Memories at Nuova Aurora Club
Erie is a town with a long history of social clubs. Some clubs have lost membership over the years. Some have faded away. Others continue to thrive. One popular club, on the west side, has been around for 115 years. It’s the Nuova Aurora Club in the section of town called ‘Little Italy.’ As with many social clubs in Erie, the Nuova Aurora repr...
Nutley UNICO Holds its January Meeting at Mamma Vittoria
Nutley UNICO, a Chapter of UNICO National, held its monthly meeting Thursday, January 5th welcoming several new members: Sharon Balsamo, William Cutillo, Daniel Ervolino and Joseph Trentacost. The Mille Grazie Award was given to Maurice Ferraro for his service to Nutley UNICO and the highlight of the evening, besides the outstanding menu, was Phil ...
Where to Find the Best Italian Restaurants in Northern Virginia
When you think of Italian cuisine, the first thing that comes to mind is probably pasta (with pizza coming in as a close second). But at these Best Restaurants, the dinner options extend way beyond our favorite carb-filled dishes. From calamari to tiramisu, enjoy classic dishes at one of these local Italian restaurants. Carmello’sManassas / Italian...
Annabel’s Italian restaurant opens in Phillipsburg!
Join the Phillipsburg Area Chamber of Commerce on Friday, January 20th from 12-1pm to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Annabel’s Italian Restaurant (located at 224 Stockton Street Phillipsburg NJ 08865) This new business has opened in the former Marianna’s Restaurant space. “The Phillipsburg Chamber, a proud partner of the Greater...
New Italian Steakhouse “SIN Philadelphia” is Coming to Northern Liberties Featuring Dining With Entertainment
Northern Liberties Restaurant Row is getting a new resident. Restaurateur and Co-Owner Justin Veasey, and partners Mike Connors and William Muhr Jr., announce that SIN Philadelphia will open at 1102 Germantown Avenue, on the ground level of The Beverly – a 51 luxury Beverly Hills-inspired apartment complex is also slated to open later this year. SI...
This Is Where You Get The Best Italian Street Food In New Jersey
There is a cult developing and I suggest you join. You don’t have to do anything weird but you do have to admit that Italians just do everything better. Admit it, from cars to wine and fashion the Italians have it on lock. Add food into the conversation and it's game over. We all love fine Italian dining but what about Italian street food? It h...
Violante's Meat Market Brings The Beef to Nutley's Culinary Renaissance
Violante's is bringing the beef to Nutley's Culinary Renaissance - the famed Bloomfield Ave. Meat Market is moving into the former Vitiello's Bakery space on Franklin Ave. When Vitiello's retired, many interested in the local food scene wondered what could possible fill the void after the final baguette was sold. The rumor that Montclair's Rabble...
Caruso’s Grocery: Making Memories
For a long time, I didn’t quite comprehend the widespread affinity for red sauce Italian American food. I wasn’t the mom who made lasagna or spaghetti and meatballs, perhaps because the best versions require the mixing of milk and meat, which isn’t allowable in our kosher home. Eggplant parmesan was an option, but my kids weren’t fans. When we dine...
Maiolatesi's unveils plans for new restaurant
A business most known for its wine will soon boast a restaurant serving traditional northern Italian cuisine in Scott Township, PA. Construction of a new tasting room and restaurant is well underway at Maiolatesi Wine Cellars on Cabernet Drive, and owner Sal Maiolatesi is aiming for a spring opening for both. The new tasting room — featuring a larg...