Eataly in Chicago offers a cultural, culinary escape
As an Italian-American and borderline wino (I mean, aficionado), I’ve had Eataly on my short list of must-visits for a few years. Earlier this month, my dream of plates piled with fresh pasta and cannolis the size of a boot came to fruition when my family and I made the easy journey to Eataly, 43 E. Ohio St. Eataly is a chain of large Italian food...
FoodCrush Podcast: Bringing Italy to the table with the folks from Ca'Lucchenzo
Last spring, we sat down with Sarah and Zak Baker, the husband and wife team behind Ca’Lucchenzo Pastificio & Enoteca, a West Side mecca for housemade pasta and regional Italian dishes. Our conversation centered around their culinary backgrounds and the experiences that made opening their own restaurant possible. But we promised to bring them back...
Italian-inspired restaurant Amara opens at Hilldale on Tuesday
Those recently inspired by Emma D’Arcy’s favorite cocktail — a negroni sbagliato with prosecco in it, if you missed that buzz — will have a new place to try it this coming week. Amara, the third project from Rule No. One Hospitality, officially opens for “aperitivo hour” and dinner on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 670 N. Midvale Blvd. inside Hilldale shoppi...
The Abruzzo Wine Consortium Returns To The US With A Series of Masterclasses to Discover Its Signature White and Red Wines
The Consorzio di Tutela Vini d'Abruzzo is pleased to announce its return to the US with multiple occasions to taste its signature wines and learn about them from some of the best wine educators of the country. Two of the masterclasses in the program are part of Simply Italian Great Wines US Tour which will have among its protagonists a selection of...
4 Places To Get Italian Food in Ohio
If you're a fan of Italian cuisine, you should check out these local restaurants in Ohio. Ezio's Italian RestaurantSince 1973, this restaurant has been serving fantastic Italian cuisine. Customer recommendations include the chicken marsala over gnocchi, lasagna (which is made with homemade pasta, Italian sausage, ricotta, pecorino, mozzarella, and...
Italian deli and caterer near Schaumburg adds to post-pandemic success with grocery store
Having weathered the pandemic through grit and determination after opening barely a month before it began, Finuccio & Sons Italian Deli & Catering just outside Schaumburg has now doubled its size with the addition of a specialty grocery store. Located at 1612 E. Algonquin Road, in a strip mall in unincorporated Cook County, the Italian grocery stor...
New Eatery In Fairfield County Offers Blend Of Traditional, Contemporary Italian Cuisine
Il Pellicano officially opened on Friday, Sept. 23, said Massimo Tabacco, who co-owns the restaurant with Matthew Balk. The restaurant, located at 1460 Post Road, serves a selection of small plates and appetizers, such as charred octopus, burrata, meatballs, and rice balls stuffed with mozzarella. Guests can also choose from a variety of pasta dish...
Best Italian Cakes in Little Italy: Scafuri Bakery
Scafuri Bakery is the living legacy of Luigi Scafuri and his daughter, Annette, who built their business in the Little Italy neighborhood that is now referred to as University Village. The family migrated from Calabria, Italy before moving to Chicago. Their business opened back in 1904 and has stayed within the family for five generations. Annette...
Museum hosts a stellar inaugural wine festival
The Italian American Veterans Museum took a leap of faith when it decided to stage its first-ever wine festival, and the outcome was nothing short of spectacular. More than 200 wine lovers converged on the Festival Center at Casa Italia on Sept. 18 for Festival del Vino. The weather was picture perfect and the venue was magically decorated with ban...
Patio of the Week: Franco’s Ristorante Italiano
The air may be cooling off, but there are still good patio days that will come and go in the next month that you aren’t going to want to miss out on. Classically cool weather deserves a classically cool patio with something hearty to keep you warm. Franco’s Ristorante Italiano at the end of the Oregon District is definitely a classically cool spot...
Review: Bella Sera in Massillon swayed my opinion of red sauce
Unless you’re looking for Bella Sera in the Towne Plaza Shopping Center in Massillon, you might miss it. The unassuming storefront has a small sign denoting its presence. When walking up with my husband, Austin, he asked if the restaurant was carryout only because it looked too small to offer seating. Upon walking in, we saw a window for pick-up or...
Carosello Pasta feels at home in Dexter
Carosello Pasta pastificio & market has become a popular destination for those who have an appetite for fresh pasta. The market, which is located in downtown Dexter at 3126 Broad Street, opened in April and it’s become a go-to location for many in the community. The Sun Times News (STN) reached out to owners Chelsea Lisiecki and Mike Carosello to s...