Pop's Italian Beef In Tinley Park, An Autism Friendly Business
Pop's Italian Beef & Sausage restaurant had a lot going on last month this March, celebrating their 42nd business anniversary. But on my trip to the Tinley Park Pop's location for an influencer marketing assignment from Deerfield based PR firm All Points Public Relations, I learned about what else Pop's does well on top of preparing scrumptious eat...
Little Beefy serving Italian beef sandwiches in Waukesha
Waukesha foodies may have spotted a new mobile food vendor in the city since Little Beefy started serving Italian beef sandwiches along Moreland Boulevard in mid-March. Operator Patrick Glynn is serving up hot beef sandwiches with a variety of topping options at 789 W. Moreland Blvd. in an empty parking lot across from Starbucks at 801 W. Moreland...
To Chicago, Love Rome: Coffee Culture
My favorite part of my daily routine is drinking coffee in the morning. Whether brewed at home or from one of my favorite coffee shops, it’s a time when I can relax and have my much-needed alone time to recharge, do homework or chill with a friend. When arriving in Italy, naturally one of the first things I did was seek out a cup of coffee the morn...
At Jojo’s Bar in Chagrin Falls, Italian Trattoria Meets Classic American Chophouse
“Now this is a bread basket,” a tablemate declared. In the age of dwindling amenities, Jojo’s Bar welcomes guests with a linen napkin-lined silver bowl overflowing with a cornucopia of fresh-baked treats. Tucked within are poofy seeded rolls, slices of artisan bread and shards of thin, crispy lavash. On the side are ramekins filled with soft salt-c...
How a small Italian bakery grew into a 90-year-old family legacy
When Virginia Stolarski first visited Jim Bommarito's Dolceria-Palermo in 1965, she was looking to try the subs her friends and neighbors had raved about. Little did she know, she’d meet her future friends and neighbors. The legacy of the family bakery is now continued by a third generation: sisters Christine Corrado, Roseanne Valenti, and Grace Ad...
With Downtown move planned, Speck Italian Eatery closing original location next week
April 2 is the final day to grab dinner at Speck Italian Eatery’s Delaware restaurant. The eatery, currently located at 15 E. Winter St. in Delaware, will soon move to its new home in The Nicholas, a Columbus apartment building located at 12 W. Gay St. in the heart of Downtown. “We appreciate the refined palates of our dedicated Delaware guests and...
Highly anticipated arrival: Amato's Woodfired Pizza opens doors in Marion
One of the biggest mysteries in Marion has finally been solved: When would Amato's Woodfired Pizza finally open its doors in downtown Marion? After four years of planning, preparation and setbacks, the Delaware-based pizza favorite boasting authentic Italian woodfired pizzas and a "neighborhood feel" opened its doors to its newest Marion location M...
New Paradise Bakery, whose sister location is in Sicily, set to open Sat., March 26, inside former Gladstone Park Bakery facility, which has undergone major renovations
New Paradise Bakery, opening March 26, inside the former Gladstone Park Bakery at 5742-44 N. Milwaukee Ave., will be offering a variety of bakery items and gelato, using fresh ingredients and recipes from its sister location in Palermo on the island of Sicily. “We want to be part of the neighborhood (and) also will ask (for local recommendations),”...
Historic Columbus-area pizzeria moving to new location after four decades in same space
Little Italy Pizza has been located at 619 Main St. in Groveport for the last 43 years, but soon it will be relocating. According to Little Italy’s Operations Manager Avery Ward, the longstanding neighborhood spot will be moving several blocks west of its current location to the Wert’s Grove Building, located at 490 Main St. The new pizzeria, slate...
A Perfect Dining Spot on Hanover Street For Italian Food
The North End is known for its authentic Italian food, but there are SO many restaurants to choose from. If you haven't tried out Carmelina's on Hanover Street, I definitely recommend trying it out. Growing up, I have always been surrounded by Italian food one way or another. After hearing about Carmelina’s, I had to try it out. I was ready to visi...
Best Pizza: Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria
If you take just one step into Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria, the aroma of hot cheese, sauce and crust fresh out of the oven becomes overwhelming. Welcome to Lou’s — arguably the best deep dish in the Chicago area. The first Lou Malnati’s location opened on March 17, 1971 in Lincolnwood. With a total of 58 locations in the Chicago area alone, Lou’s is the...
Authentic Italian for over 108 Years in Starved Rock Country
One of the area’s longest running, family-owned restaurants, Verucchi’s Ristorante has been serving up hungry visitors to Starved Rock Country since 1914. Building their reputation on some of the areas best fried chicken, Verucchi’s real claim to fame is their pasta menu featuring over ten authentic Italian recipes brought over from the Old Country...