Former Bacco Chef Anthony Lombardo to Open Pasta-Centric SheWolf in Midtown
Chef Anthony Lombardo, who just weeks ago left his post at the celebrated Bacco Ristorante in Southfield, is opening his own Roman pasta-focused restaurant in Midtown in early 2018. Lombardo tells Eater the eatery will be called SheWolf Pastificio & Bar and will open on the ground level of the new The Selden development at 438 Selden next to Honest...
We “Ran the Circuit” at Italian Village for Its 90th Anniversary
In a city of about 7,300 restaurants and 2.7 million humans who are mostly creatures of habit, it’s easy to overlook the dining institutions among us. This was the case for me, a 26-year customer of the three-restaurants-in-one Italian Village, who rarely ventured outside of the subterranean chophouse La Cantina, nor beyond my usual cup of minestro...
A conversation with the Jean-Pierre Comte, president of Barilla America
The Italian American Chamber of Commerce invites you to A conversation with Jean-Pierre Comte, president of Barilla America. Wednesday October 18th, 2017. 6:00pm panel discussion. Followed by a tasting of Italian recipes. Ciao Chicago - 1656 W. Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 Join us, on Wednesday October 18th, for a business talk overviewing the ma...
Little Italy in Dyer looks to serve family and friends
When Theresa Easterday's father moved his Dyer restaurant from a leased location to his own building, that provided the impetus for her to open her own establishment. On their fifth wedding anniversary Easterday and her husband, Andrew, launched Little Italy in November 2013 in the Crown Plaza spot where her father, Vince Cryns, used to run Pop's I...
Cake Boss Buddy Valastro comes to MOA on Saturday to open his bakery
Carlo’s Bakery, the New Jersey setting for the TLC series “Cake Boss,” will open its first Midwest location at Bloomington’s Mall of America on Saturday; it will be the 21st location for the traditional Italian bakery. Signature treats include cannoli, lobster tail pastries, cupcakes and more. The bakery on Level 3’s Culinary on North will have a 7...
Inside University of Chicago’s New Acclaimed Thin-Crust Pizzeria
The owners of Pizzeria Da Nella have jumped from the North Side to the South Side, as on Friday they’ll open Nella Pizza & Pasta on the University of Chicago’s Hyde Park campus. Owners Frank and Nella Grassano closed their acclaimed Lincoln Park location after six years as they prepared to open a new Neapolitan pizzeria. The couple’s pies are among...
Jimmy's Italian Specialties brings Old World wine and food to the Valley
The pairing of wine and food is one of the world’s oldest traditions, and no country embraces the tradition more than Italy. In fact, it is so ingrained into the culture that most people don’t even think about it. In the old country, people would walk into their village and purchase some cheese, meat and baked goods from a local shop each day. When...
Renato's Pizza: The best-kept secret in Niles
Renato’s Pizza is often called “the best kept secret in Niles,” and after one bite of this restaurant’s Chicago style pizza I immediately understood why. With pizza this perfect, how had I never heard of this place? “We don’t do a lot of advertising,” said Laura Cupillari, who owns Renato’s along with her husband, Mauro Cupillari. “Most people lear...
La dolce vita Osteria Papavero still reigns with its rustic Italian fare
Madison has lost some noteworthy Italian restaurants in the 11 years that Osteria Papavero has been open: Nostrano, Peppino’s, Bellini, Gino’s. The last three were operated by members of one family of brothers, in a beautifully Italian kind of way. But Francesco Mangano’s Osteria Papavero has been there through it all, quietly seated in a commuter-...
Taste of Italy wine program at Chillicothe Library Sept. 14
Get a taste of Italy with Kathy Occhipinti in her presentation, “Sicily & Wine throughout the Ages” at Chillicothe Public Library on Sept. 14. Attendees will discover the ancient grape varieties in the Sicilian provinces of Agrigento and Messina that are revolutionizing the way Sicilian wine is viewed throughout the world, and learn about the wine...
New Italian restaurant coming to downtown Arlington Heights
A new Italian-American restaurant is expected to open next month in downtown Arlington Heights, its owners said this week. Passero, at 5 W. Campbell St., will have a menu inspired by family recipes and other creations of head chef Matt Peota, and be geared to families with kids. Interior renovations of the storefront space are underway, with a targ...
Art and Pizza at Spacca Napoli
Italian Social Club of Chicago is pleased to announce 'Art & Pizza at Spacca Napoli'. Please join Ginny Sykes, Spacca Napoli partner, whose hand can be seen in the art and soul of the restaurant. Beyond her own works, she believes Spacca Napoli is a place to show and support art and culture. Lithographs and crafts, furniture and material culture, S...