Vito's Deli, Court Street In Hoboken Awarded 'This Place Matters'
Vito's Deli, a popular Hoboken destination for sandwiches and Italian delicacies, and Court Street, a quaint eatery on the city's old cobblestone path, are the latest Hoboken businesses to receive the "This Place Matters" designation from the Hoboken Historic Preservation Commission. Two years ago, when the Commission first decided to recognize 25...
Italian Delight owners say farewell until new location is found
Emotions ran high over the weekend as customers stopped by Italian Delight at 2600 MacDade Boulevard for a final taste of their favorite pizza or other special menu item. After Sunday, the restaurant, which has served customers for almost half of a century, closed its doors -- at least for now. “We will be back,” vowed Nick Guardavaccaro, who owns...
This man built an old-school Italian wine cellar in his basement in NJ
Frank DiFlora was born in the Bronx in 1929, but he was conceived in Salerno, Italy. "My grandma was pregnant on the boat, and he barely made it to these shores," says Steve DiFlora. His father, who passed away in 2019 at 90, had strong roots in a culture where families made their own wine. This helps explain the care he took — and fun he had — cre...
43rd West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival to be in Jackson Square, more information to come
The West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival is returning to Clarksburg on Labor Day weekend, and though Chairman Tyler Terango said it will look a little different than in past years, it will be an in-person festival at Jackson Square. “We have been patiently waiting for the right time to announce this exciting news. The core foundation of the fest...
Matta Donna Ristorante & Pizzeria: Elegant Upscale and Classy Ambiance
On Main Street in the quaint, historic, little downtown of Boonton, it is not difficult to find several popular and excellent Italian restaurants dotted along the rows of small storefront businesses, but just a short drive away on Myrtle Avenue, separated from the crowd, you will find yet another gem you should seriously consider putting on your ra...
Are You Hungry? Celebrating The Amazing Joe Leone's In Point Pleasant, New Jersey
It’s almost hard to imagine Point Pleasant and surrounding areas without Joe Leone’s. Thank goodness for all of us we don’t have to worry about that. And Joe Leone’s just celebrated a big occasion. According to the Joe Leone Facebook page, it all began 24 years ago yesterday way back in 1997. And what a legacy has been built around this amazing est...
Milford’s Benvenuto invites mixologists to compete in the Thirsty Games
Milford’s Benvenuto is not your average Italian restaurant. Yes, the family-owned eatery embraces the cuisine and ambiance of Tuscany. But it also delivers the unexpected. “We change what we do all the time,” said owner Lisa Johnson. In winter, for instance, guests can attend wine dinners featuring high-end Italian wines from different regions. But...
Restaurant Spotlight: CuVino Trattoria.Pizza.Enoteca
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence winner CuVino Trattoria.Pizza.Enoteca is a casual Italian eatery located about an hour's drive north from Washington D.C., in Timonium, Md. Brothers Ralph and Angelo Di Biasi grew up working in their father’s restaurants in D.C. and Baltimore. In 2015, the two decided to open their own restaurant featuring...
Brama's Italian Pizzeria bringing pizza, other Italian specialties to Germantown later this summer
A locally owned restaurant serving pizza and Italian food is planned for Germantown. Brama's Italian Pizzeria is scheduled to open in July, said Carrie Wegner, one of the owners. The restaurant will be at N112 W16700 Mequon Road in a strip mall next to Casa Grande Hair & Nail Studio. It will be in the location formerly occupied by Kurt Schulz Deli,...
NEW BUSINESS! The Jersey Shore's Greatest Selection Of Italian Ices Are Now Made In Lake Como, New Jersey
One of the best things about my job is that I am able to interact with Jersey Shore locals. It's refreshing to speak to happy radio listeners and proud business owners on a daily basis. I'm not writing this introduction to fluff up my article, I just simply believe some of the best people in the world are right here at the Jersey Shore. WE UNDERSTA...
The Italian Place To Open Second Location At Mosaic District
The Italian Place, a woman-owned Italian market based in Old Town Alexandria, will expand to a second location at the Mosaic District. The opening at 2984 District Avenue #190 in Fairfax is slated for July 10. The first Italian Place location opened in Old Town Alexandria in 2016 to meet a need for authentic Italian markets in the area. Founded by...
How penne alla vodka became New Jersey’s signature Italian-American dish
WHEN I MOVED to New Jersey in 2015, I started attending what felt like an endless parade of first birthday parties, baby showers, and weddings. These events included many similar elements: Confetti filled balloons, a folding table stacked with bottles of generic white and red wines, and a buttercream cake. The most consistent aspect, however, is pr...