For the Love of Italian
For the past year, Sprezza Cucina has brought Italian food pop-ups to Richmond that have shared a more diverse take on that country's cuisine, gathering a cult following along the way. Now, fans and newcomers alike can rejoice, because Angela Petruzzelli—founder, owner and chef of Sprezza Cucina—is opening the first Sprezza brick-and-mortar this No...
High-end pizzeria and cocktail lounge to open at N.J. train station
An upscale pizzeria and cocktail bar is set to open at a New Jersey train station. Bernardsville’s own Ristorante MV will soon bring Neapolitan pizza and drinks to Bernardsville Station. The Bernardsville Borough Council recently approved plans to bring Pizzeria Tâton by MV, a concept operated by Ristorante MV, to the train station. Pizzeria Tâton...
For a fresh twist on traditional Italian food, try Mia Via in Luzerne
Chris Barge is a big fan of Frank Sinatra’s song “My Way,” and that’s how he wanted to do things with his new restaurant venture on Main Street in Luzerne – his way. He named the restaurant that he opened with his girlfriend, Kristy Burginia, Mia Via. In Italian, La Mia Via means “My Way.” Between his love for the song and a unique spin on many tra...
Table Hoppin': Former Local Tavern owners open Dolce Vita Catering in Rutland
Elena Viapiano debuted her new business, Dolce Vita Catering, in Rutland in early September, creating a new venture with the help of her father, long-time restaurateur Nic Viapiano. Father and daughter last December sold The Local Tavern on Main Street in Holden, property where Nic Viapiano had operated restaurants for almost 20 years. His daughte...
Tulip Pasta & Wine Bar brings fine Italian eats to Fishtown
Tulip Pasta & Wine Bar, tucked away in Fishtown, might not be slinging anything new to Philadelphia, but it's a mighty fine addition to the neighborhood's scene. What's happening: I checked out Tulip's second preview weekend on Friday, which featured four courses with wine pairings — but the spot is set to start its regular, a la carte service this...
Celebrity Chef Michael Mina Is Opening a Swanky Italian Restaurant and Pool Club in DC
A bunch of big-name restaurateurs are planning ambitious DC ventures—from Stephen Starr and Nancy Silverton’s Italian emporium in Georgetown to an offshoot of Keith McNally’s Minetta Tavern near Union Market. But there’s only one splashy project that comes with a pool, and it belongs to Bourbon Steak restaurateur Michael Mina and DC developer Roads...
Alvaro Italian bakery in Harrisburg expanding with second location
Alvaro Bread & Pastry Shoppe in uptown Harrisburg will soon have two stops for its Italian pastries and pastas. In the coming months, Alvaro will open a larger outpost at 4715 N. Front St. in Susquehanna Township near the Glass Lounge Restaurant, said Vincenzo Alvaro, a manager. “To be honest, we’ve been looking for five to seven years,” he said, a...
DeNuzzo’s Italian Deli now open in Bridgeport
DeNuzzo’s Italian Deli, located in Bridgeport, held a soft opening on Sept. 14 and its ribbon cutting five days after. Dylan and Alexis DeNuzzo, husband and wife and co-owners, thought up the idea of bringing the Italian Deli to the city of Bridgeport because they felt it would be a great addition to the town they both love. Dylan DeNuzzo mentioned...
Signs Have Gone Up at Caffe Buon Gusto in Uptown Hoboken
Hoboken is home to some of the best Italian restaurants. Every block has a different spot for you to eat all the pasta and chicken parm that your heart desires. Yet another popular Italian restaurant is making its way to Hoboken, and we could not be more excited. News broke a couple years back that Caffe Buon Gusto of Manhattan + Brooklyn would be...
il Nido’s New Chef Embraces Simplicity
Jordan Petriello was only 18 when he began washing dishes at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster. After five years of working in the kitchen, he was promoted to sous chef. Petriello returned to his hometown of South Plainfield late last year from New York City. For two years he had worked at Benno (now closed) and Rezdôra. In January, Petriello...
One Of The Oldest Family-Owned Restaurants In West Virginia Is Also Among The Most Delicious Places You’ll Ever Eat
What’s on the dinner menu in your house this week? Here’s a helpful piece of advice, in case you’re looking to fill it up with something special and different: it’s always a good week to add in a meal at one of the oldest and best restaurants in West Virginia, Leonoro’s Restaurant in Charleston, West Virginia. Welcome to Leonoro's Spaghetti House,...
Inside Grazie Nonna, Downtown’s New Candelabra-Lit Pizza Parlor
In Gerald Addison’s mind, the perfect slice of pizza does not exist. The Michelin-starred chef, who mastered open-flame grilling at Maydan and Caribbean-style cooking at Bammy’s, turns his attention to pizza with the opening of Grazie Nonna within downtown’s sleek new Midtown Center complex (1100 15th Street NW). Starting Friday, September 23, dinn...