Corto: Classic Italian Cuisine in Jersey City
Three years ago, when chef Matt Moschella and his partners were looking for a spot for their new restaurant Corto, they had a simple vision in mind — to make “simple, straightforward food.” The team eventually settled on a former bodega in Jersey City’s Heights neighborhood and transformed the bedraggled interior into a fun, lively dining space tha...
After 107 years, Di Pasquale's finds a new home in Brewers Hill.
Some say a great meal starts with the eyes, which would be one explanation for the perpetual line in front of the display case at Di Pasquale’s in Highlandtown. A rainbow of colors bursts through the glass. Red grape tomatoes mixed with white balls of mozzarella and green basil leaves mirror the colors of the Italian flag. Bright purple octopus ten...
25th Ciao-versary for Sotto Sopra Italian Restaurant
On this day 25-years ago (4-9-1996) Sotto Sopra Restaurant opened their doors to Charm City ushering in Northern Italian flare with a sprinkle of Mediterranean accent. Riccardo & Monika Bosio have enjoyed presenting fresh homemade pasta & exquisite fish to locals & traveling tourists. There has also been a sighting of an entertainment celebrity or...
The Magic of Sfoglina
Growing up in the Marche region of Italy in the 1970s, young Fabio Trabocchi would follow his father into the garden on Saturday mornings with his sister, filling their baskets with whatever was ready to harvest—sun-warmed eggplant and vibrant tomatoes, fresh herbs and leafy greens. Then their small working-class family would spend hours cooking to...
These are the 5 best best Italian Ice spots in NJ
When it comes to the perfect Spring and Summer treat, we New Jerseyans take our Italian ices very seriously. As time has gone on and New Jersey has evolved, the one thing that hasn’t changed is people’s love for Italian ice. Although there will always be controversy surrounding the name, some calling it “Italian ices,” some swearing that it’s just...
LUCIANO'S RISTORANTE in Rahway NJ for Italian Food Lovers and Many More
Guests from the Rahway, New Jersey area return again and again to Luciano's Ristorante for distinctive Italian cuisine. The restaurant is conveniently located in the heart of the city's business and arts district with plenty of parking available. Whether it's for cocktails and small plates or a full satisfying meal, this is a destination that is su...
Artichoke Basille’s Pizza to Open in Jersey City
Hoboken received the news that Artichoke Pizza was expanding to the Mile Square back in 2017, and a Jersey City location was to follow. Hoboken’s Artichoke Pizza opened in 2019, and Artichoke Basille’s was excited to recently announce that it will be opening a new storefront by early June at 246 Bay Street in Jersey City. Read on to learn what we k...
Bianco Nero Gelato is Opening Location in Englewood
Bianco Nero, an artisanal gelateria, is coming soon to Englewood. According to their social media, Norwood’s Baci Gelato is behind the “boutique gelato store” that will bring “real Italian gelato in Bergen County”. There is another location of the shop currently in Tel Aviv. Baci wholesales Italian Gelato in New Jersey and New York, plus they began...
House Resolution Would Make The Pepperoni Roll The State Food Of West Virginia
A recent House Resolution would make the pepperoni roll the official state food of West Virginia. The pepperoni roll was first created in Fairmont, around 1927 by Italian immigrant baker, Giuseppe “Joseph” Argiro. In 1987 when the United States Department of Agriculture proposed restrictions that threatened to put the family-owned bakeries of peppe...
New Italian Steakhouse Coming To Ardmore Later This Year
The restaurant scene in Ardmore always seems to be shifting, and a new spot is set to open in the coming months. Stove and Co. Restaurant Group and Anthony DePaul, formerly from The Chophouse and Marc Forgione's American Cut Steakhouse, are planning to open DePaul's Table: Modern Italian Steakhouse in April or May this year. The new eatery will bri...
5 Genius Ways To Use Italian Salami
Dare we say it? Salami is the greatest of all deli meats. Deeply savory and suitably spiced, it transcends the category. We could see ourselves building a charcuterie board with just different types of salami—it’s that good. If you’re looking for the shining star of your next charcuterie board, look no further than the makers at Veroni. The Veroni...
Pepperoni Rolls: An Italian-American Baker’s Gift to the World
When Italian immigrants came to work in the West Virginia coal mines during the early 1900s, their contributions went far beyond the energy sector. They also made a lasting mark on the Mountain State’s culture. One tantalizing example: the pepperoni roll, the ultra-popular if unofficial state food. Similar in some ways to a calzone or stromboli, th...