Brooklyn Restaurateurs Bring Old School Italian Charm to NJ Hamlet
The father and son duo of Pasquino and Michael Vitiello, two of the forces behind beloved Queen Marie Italian Restaurant in Brooklyn Heights, NY, are crossing the Hudson to open Ristorante MV in the historical small town of Bernardsville, NJ. When asked about the move, Michael Vitiello said, “Opening a restaurant in New Jersey was always our five-y...
Aztec Chocolate in Sicily
Aztec Chocolate in Sicily: An online cooking lesson presented by Annalisa Pompeo. Introduction to the history of the Aztec chocolate in Modica by Pierpaolo Ruta. Moderated by Teresa Fiore (Inserra Chair, Montclair State University). Closing remarks by Floriana Di Gesù (Università degli Studi di Palermo) When: Monday April 19, 2021 11:00am-12:30pm...
Italy in an alley: European pastry chef Giancarlo Gnali is Staunton's quiet treasure
It takes off-roading through an alley to reach a place that will bring you as close to the other side of the world as you can get in Staunton. Giancarlo Gnali’s pastry has customers crossing state lines to squeeze into the back room of his home and order some pastries. The pastry shop used to be a garage. There are no fancy tables or exquisite furn...
Celebrate “Grandma Month” at this Millvale Eatery
Woman-owned, woman-led, and woman-inspired — In honor of Women’s History Month, The Incline caught up with Jen Saffron and her team at Sprezzatura, a community cafe in Millvale serving sustainable and accessible Italian heritage food, for a look into their featured heirloom recipes. All month long, Sprezzatura has been serving up weekly “Grandma Mo...
Verizza Offers Pizza Delivery Without Compromise in Hoboken
The slogan of Verizza in Hoboken is “Porta La Pizza” (which means “Delivers The Pizza”). This is because the owners strongly believe pizza should be just as good even when you order delivery. Likewise, the name itself combines “Vera” (real/authentic) and “pizza” to make Verizza. The nearly 1,000-square foot space seats 20 guests at full capacity, w...
Restaurant Serves Traditional Italian Fare
Growing up in an Italian household, standard Italian fare, like pasta or baked dishes, has become my favorite comfort food. Unfortunately, Italian food from chain restaurants like Olive Garden or Carrabba’s doesn’t hold the same appeal. Luckily, there is a perfect small traditional Italian restaurant right in scenic Spotswood: Gennaro’s Restaurant....
Buddy Valastro – Italian American TV Personality
Bartolo “Buddy” Valastro Jr. was born in Hoboken, New Jersey, and grew up there and in Little Ferry, New Jersey. His mother was born in Altamura, Italy, and is the daughter of Italian-American immigrants who moved to New Jersey when she was six years old. His father, Buddy Sr was born in Lipari, Italy. Valastro grew up with four sisters: Grace, Mar...
Basilico's Pizzeria in Dickson City offers Italian-inspired cuisine from family recipes
Guests can go from casual to fine dining in just a few steps at Basilico's Pizzeria and Bar 1019 in Dickson City. The location at 1019 Commerce Blvd., Dickson City, offers guests seats in one of three dining rooms with different atmospheres, explained owner Peter Montana. The menu includes an array of specialty cocktails, gourmet pizzas and Italian...
Mamma Mia! Is The Best Chicken Parmesan At The Jersey Shore Made In Brick, New Jersey?
With the way the world is operating, there's only so much you can do. It's hard to travel, there are no concerts, and it's still difficult to attend sporting events. So when in doubt, EAT! During the pandemic, my friends and I have been taking advantage of the tasty food that's offered at the Jersey Shore. Every Friday night we try to make reservat...
New Jersey pizzeria donates thousands of meals to jobless families
A New Jersey pizzeria has donated thousands of meals to feed families in need during the pandemic despite having its own financial challenges during COVID-19 related shutdowns. Livingston-based Calabria Restaurant and Pizzeria, a family-owned Italian eatery that’s been in business for 40 years, is helping feed community members in need. "If you are...
Pucciarello’s Italian Kitchen: Warm, Cozy, and Stylish
Over the past few months, I have had the opportunity to visit and highlight several exceptional local Italian restaurants, along with their Chefs. As you travel just over the Parsippany border into neighboring East Hanover, we are fortunate to have yet another outstanding example of that food genre, and another stand-out Chef, to add to our list, P...
'Restaurants on the Edge' Nick Liberato is back home with plans for new restaurant
Fans of culinary shows will be pleased to know Chef Nick Liberato from Bravo's "Top Chef Masters," and more recently, Netflix's "Restaurants on the Edge," is back home after establishing himself as a culinary force in California. After traveling the world for his show, the celebrity restaurateur, TV personality and producer moved back to Bucks Coun...