Joe Zucchero, founder of Mr. Beef, dies at 69
Joseph Zucchero, founder of the famous Mr. Beef Italian beef stand in River North, has died. Cooney Funeral Home said Zucchero passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday of last week. He was 69. On Instagram, son Chris Zucchero wrote: "A part of me, my family, and Mr. Beef died today. I was incredibly lucky to be this man's son. I know this. Most don't...
Scorpacciata Italian Restaurant to Open in Former Larchmere Tavern Spot
Back in 2021, we shared news that the former Larchmere Tavern, which had closed after nearly 30 years, was being converted into a high-end cocktail lounge and restaurant. Those plans never came to fruition. But that proved to be fortuitous for Peter Reuter, who was in search of a permanent home for Scorpacciata.In 2018, after graduating from Johnso...
Olio opens with classic Italian cuisine
No need to travel to the Twin Cities for a tasteful, elegant and mouthwatering Italian meal. Olio has made its emergence in the Hudson dining scene as a pop-up restaurant located at Pedro’s Del Este, 212 Walnut St. Monday and Tuesday, Riley Jackson and Luke Sawtell take over the space with their staff, transforming it into a dining experience for...
Discover the Modern Flavors of Italy at the New Speck Italian Eatery in Downtown Columbus
I feel like Columbus owes Delaware an apology. First one of the region’s best restaurants, Veritas, starts in Delaware before migrating to downtown Columbus. That frees up the space for Speck Italian Eatery to come along… and now that’s moved to Columbus as well. Can we assume that we might eventually get Cove, A Seafood Joint as well? Columbus has...
Where can I find the best Italian beef sandwich in Rockford?
The Italian beef sandwich may have originated in Chicago, but here’s the top 5 best Italian beef sandwiches in Rockford, according to Yelp. Italian beef dates back to the 1930s and consists of thin slices of seasoned roast beef served on a French toll. Sometimes, the sandwich is dipped in au jus or topped off with Chicago-style giardiniera, mozzare...
Ralph’s Italian Deli in Ishpeming back in business
Since 1986, Ralph’s Italian Deli in Ishpeming has been selling homemade Italian dishes to the U.P. community. Last March the store closed after announcing that it would condense and share the space on Palms Avenue with a new Fire Station Cannabis Co. location. Ralph’s Italian Deli Owner Bruno Gervasi expressed that the eatery spent the time remodel...
La Rocca's Imports and Specialties in village of Oregon brings Italy to your kitchen
Visitors to Dane County’s village of Oregon can now travel to the quaint countryside of Italy — except not via airplane or boat. The owners of La Rocca’s Restaurant and Pizzeria, which takes up 5,000 square feet on Oregon’s Janesville Street, launched La Rocca’s Imports and Specialties in December. The retail store, a cozy offshoot of the restaura...
Family-run Italian restaurant Caterina's going strong after 41 years
Named for the woman who has had a hand in most of the recipes on the menu, Caterina’s Ristorante, 9104 W. Oklahoma Ave., has been a staple of the local dining scene since 1982. It’s always been a family restaurant, and since 2005 Tony Ingrilli has run the restaurant founded by his parents. His first job at age 9 was washing dishes, and in the near...
Pre-theater dining in the city’s oldest Italian restaurant is a show unto itself
Founded in 1927 by Alfredo Capitanini, the Italian Village in downtown Chicago is an institution. Its art nouveau décor heralds the days when the likes of opera stars like Luciano Pavarotti and Marilyn Horne dined under it faux starlit roof and the legendary three-dot celebrity columnist Irv Kupcinet held court over a Cobb Salad in one of its cozy...
Palermo’s Pizza to add 200 jobs with new production facility
Wisconsin will soon have opportunities for more pizzaiolos — chefs who specialize in Italian-style pizza — thanks to an expansion plan at Palermo Villa, Inc. The Wisconsin-based company will convert a former food processing plant in Jefferson to a new production facility by late summer. Over 200 news jobs are expected between their Canal St. headqu...
Top Restaurants in Cleveland’s Little Italy
Established in the late 19th century, Cleveland’s Little Italy neighborhood—one of five major Italian settlements in the city—still retains its cultural charm. Located just east of downtown and a few minutes from vibrant arts and cultural must-sees like the Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland’s Little Italy draws with its walkability, eclectic art g...
Maggio's Wood Fired Pizza to open next week in East Tosa
Maggio’s Wood Fired Pizza, 7212 W. North Ave., is heating up its ovens. In fact, the new East Tosa counter service pizza spot will officially open its doors to the public at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8, just a day ahead of National Pizza Day. Behind the concept is Jeremy Maggio, a University of Wisconsin graduate who began experimenting with making...