Italian-style sub sandwich chain opening new Columbus-area location next week
A national sub sandwich spot will add its fourth central Ohio storefront before the end of the month.DiBella’s Subs will open its newest Columbus-area eatery on June 26. It will be located at 4980 E. Dublin Granville Rd., on the border of Westerville and New Albany. “We’re so excited to open the fourth DiBella’s in Columbus as we expand our footpri...
Northern Italian restaurant, Plume, preparing to open in former Der Rathskeller site on Rockford’s North End
Husband and wife team Lia Pennacchi and Chase Williams are putting the final touches on Plume, an Italian restaurant they are opening on Rockford’s North End later this month. “This is a gorgeous location,” Pennacchi said. “This a wonderful area with just absolutely amazing business owners and amazing neighbors.” The location is 1132 Auburn St., wh...
Review: Antica Rises Above the Usual Neighborhood Italian Joint
For the past three years I’ve been dodging tips from friends and readers, who’ve suggested that I travel across town to dine at Antica Italian Kitchen in Avon. When it comes to driving long distances to review Italian restaurants, I’m definitely a “once bitten, twice shy” kind of guy. But earlier this year, I ran out of excuses. That’s when owner F...
The poetry in Benny Ciccarelli’s Italian sausages
Folks — it’s grillin’ season in metro Detroit, which means one can almost hear the sound of Italian sausage sizzlin’ in the background. For the most part, Italian sausages are one of those dishes people purchase at the meat counter at Whole Foods or Kroger, or prepackaged. The broad public view seems to be that Italian sausages are created more or...
Executive Chef Giuseppe Asciutto brings a bit of Italy to Wisconsin
Located in Wauwatosa, St. Camillus Life Plan Community has been part of the Milwaukee landscape for over 90 years. Initially opened in 1932 as a men’s hospital, the campus has grown to over 20 acres and now includes Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing and Short-Term Rehab, Home & Community Based Services and Hospice. I...
Salvino’s offers Italian cuisine, but in a sports bar setting
The ambiance screams sports bar, with large-screen televisions lining the wall. Much of the menu -- lasagna, stromboli, ravioli, rigatoni, tiramisu -- reflects Italian restaurant. Don’t want Italian? Salvino’s Ristorante Sports Bar & Grille in Plainwell also has burgers, burritos and wraps. “We have something for everyone,” said Ronnie Tolefree, ge...
Cozy Fabiola’s Spaghetti House honors its Greenbush roots
The new Fabiola’s Spaghetti House and Deli, open since last November on 1301 Regent St., is all about connecting the past to the present — and making good food. Fabiola’s is both an Italian American spot and a Jewish deli, though not a kosher one. Spaghetti and deli? Yes, says owner Sam Brown. The Greenbush neighborhood, where the restaurant is lo...
A Fresh Taste of Italy Brought to Former Wickman House
A new restaurant held a soft opening last week in the former Wickman House, bringing authentic Italian and Mediterranean-style recipes to the top of the Door peninsula in Ellison Bay, Wiscosin. Osteria Tre Tassi will emphasize freshness and simplicity, pairing the appropriate cooking techniques with fewer and fresher ingredients – something someone...
New Italian Restaurant Latest To Open In Batavia Dining Scene
The newest addition to Batavia's dining scene is one that serves Italian American cuisine inspired by the owner's grandmother and the restaurant's namesake. Thorabella's officially opened Wednesday at 15 E. Wilson St. The Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrated the restaurant with a ribbon-cutting ceremony presided over by Mayor Jeffery Schielke. Lo...
Cleveland Rocks, Cleveland Eats: Scotti’s Italian Eatery
After being in business for over twenty years, Scotti’s Italian Eatery has gone through a lot of rough times recently and has come out on the other side. In July of 2019, the owner was ready to call it quits due to the road work that closed the I-90 exit at East 185th Street. His loyal customers rallied around him, and he changed his mind and decid...
At Pizzeria Uciuni in Old Brooklyn, a Barber and Self-Taught Pizza Maker Has No Phone, But Does Have Delicious Pies
People discuss pizza differently than they talk about pasta, smash burgers or matzo ball soup. From message boards to social media, the dish comes with a healthy dose of zealous online debate. The latest circular obsession percolating through social media hails from a spartan storefront in Old Brooklyn. Cleveland’s newest “best pizza” is open just...
Main Avenue: Flo's Italian market set to open this fall
Flo's Italian Market is expected to open this fall on Main Avenue. "It's wonderful to welcome a new locally owned business," said project consultant Jamie Baker. Owner Alisha McLaughlin said that they are still working on finishing the storefront and perfecting the recipes. "We've been making cupcakes and cannolis for all of our friends and neighbo...