Italian restaurant opening at former Liberty Twp. pizza parlor
A new American Italian restaurant is coming to the former site of Bruno’s Pizza, at 6752 Cincinnati-Dayton Road, about a half-mile north of Ohio 129 in Liberty Twp. Fireside Café hopes to open its doors in April, according to its owners. “We are doing 100 percent everything (on the menu) from scratch,” said Bruno Bas, a chef of 35 years, who left...
Rosebud Naperville: Ultimate Italian Fine Dining
Rosebud is an authentic Italian American dining treasure in the heart of Naperville's bustling downtown area, near the Riverwalk. With its spacious sleek, modern dining room, cozy bar area and outdoor patio, its an ideal place to enjoy traditional favorites with a modern flair. The service is quick and courteous, and the atmosphere is lively. The b...
Portillo's confirms plans for Fishers restaurant
After unofficial reports swirled early last month, Portillo’s has confirmed plans to open a location in Fishers. The popular restaurant chain known for its Italian beef sandwiches and Chicago-style hot dogs has secured a 3.7-acre parcel just to the north of the Ikea store that is scheduled to open this fall, on the southeast corner of Interstate 69...
Grand Michigan winery brings Italian red grape varieties, wines north
At the northern outpost of the Great Lakes wine-growing region, you anticipate occasional vineyards dotting the rolling landscape. You don’t, however, expect to find Mari Vineyards and its grand, castle-like winery set on a hill overlooking Lake Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay in the far northwestern reaches of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. The 40,000-...
Bella Italiana: Potawatomi's Beautiful New Italian Restaurant
You can go to Potawatomi Hotel and Casino and have a great time without spending a cent on a game of chance. The complex includes bars, a live performance venue, charming gift shop and many options for the hungry. One such place is the new Bella Italiana, ensconced on the third floor of the casino. Bella Italiana, in the former space of the Wild E...
Monteverde: Discover Northern Italy in Chicago's West Loop
I was in Reggio Emilia–an ancient little town in northern Italy, sitting at a vast wooden table in a room with stone walls and floors. I was warmed not by the hearth beside me but by the broth in front of me. I closed my eyes. Scents perfumed me and I blissfully became one with hints of flour and tomato and oregano. My body tumbled forward and my e...
Familiar Italian dishes done well at Bucci
It’s not often that the street address of a restaurant becomes essential in finding it. In the case of Bucci, however, it’s just the opposite. The low-key façade without a trace of neon, lights or signage other than small, discreet white letters on a black awning makes it necessary to know the 20217 number on Mack Avenue in Grosse Pointe Woods on t...
2 Neapolitan-style pizzerias make their West Michigan debut
Rise Pies and MidiCi, two Neapolitan-style pizzerias, are making their West Michigan debut at malls this week. Both plan to give away pizzas as part of their opening week promotions. Neapolitan pizza is a style of pizza from the Naples region of Italy that is prepared with simple and fresh ingredients. Rise Pies Handcrafted Pizza is slated to open...
Group opening Italian restaurant on Medical Mile
The former El Barrio Mexican Grill space in town has signed a new tenant. Come spring, Palio, an Italian restaurant in Ann Arbor, will open its second location in the space in Grand Rapids’ Midtown neighborhood, at 545 Michigan St. NE. Palio is operated by Ann Arbor-based Mainstreet Ventures, which operates 21 restaurants in five states, two of whi...
Traverse City restaurant named most romantic in Michigan
Good luck getting a reservation at this place on Valentine's Day. Trattoria Stella in Traverse City was recently named the most romantic restaurant in all of Michigan, by USA TODAY. The Italian hot spot is located inside the Village of Grand Traverse Commons, with a farm-to-table food philosophy. The Commons is also known as the former site of the...
From Italy to Little Italy - New pizzeria offers taste of both
Sean Finnegan chowed down on a plate of linguine with white clam sauce and all but sighed with pleasure. It was the Traverse City man’s fourth trip to Pizzeria Piccolo Forno since the East Front Street eatery opened a few weeks ago. “I’m going to make my way around the whole board,” said Finnegan, with a nod to the chalkboard menu above the counter...
Cafe Cremosi, Bay City Italian restaurant, now at Lumber Barons brewery
For the third time in about as many years, Cafe Cremosi, the Bay City Italian restaurant known for its signature sauce, is on the move again. The restaurant, owned by its chef, Rich Abila, opened Monday, Jan. 30, inside Lumber Barons 804 E. Midland St., after operating out of the former Steamers pub, 108 N. Linn St., and Washington Lanes bowling al...