First Look: Italian Hotspot Elina’s Ushers in Chicago’s Red Sauce Revolution
Chicagoans have always loved Italian-American restaurants—we’ve got several neighborhoods chock full of them—so no matter where you find yourself, a platter of Fried Calamari or an order of Chicken Parm is always within a fork’s reach. And lately, a whole new crop of markedly fancy Italian spots have opened up around town, including Boka Group’s Al...
Festa Italiana at Jewel-Osco! - River Forest
Sat, October 2, 2021. 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDT. Jewel-Osco - 7525 Lake Street. River Forest, IL 60305. Come celebrate Italian American Heritage Month with Jewel-Osco! Join us in-store for authentic Italian food and wine samples from brands like Stella Rosa, Frigo Cheese, Monini, Dellalo, and more than 20 other brands! Plus professional cooking demons...
Abbiocco Italian Cuisine in Chesterton celebrates two years of Business
Abbiocco Italian Cuisine in Chesterton rang in their two year anniversary with true Italian flair on September 23. The night began with friends, family, and dear customers arriving for a welcoming reception prior to the event. Smiling faces filtered into the room as people prepared for the five-course dinner and wine tasting. Abbiocco set the stag...
Business is a family affair at Spizzico
Entering its 25th year of operation, Spizzico Pizza & Pasta was at a crossroads. With a host of options available to the owners of the Elmwood Park dining landmark, the path forward was nevertheless clear: Keep it in the family. “We’ve been in business since 1996,” co-owner Rocco Spizziri says. “My parents (Tito Sr. and Edvige) had this building on...
The story behind Mario’s Italian Lemonade as it closes for the season, marking the end of summer in Chicago
Summer starts to end in Chicago when Mario’s Italian Lemonade says it’s closing for the season. “I like closing on a nice hot day,” said Mario “Skip” DiPaolo, 77. He co-owns the iconic Italian ice stand in the historic Little Italy neighborhood with his wife and three children. “I want you to remember the last lemonade you had when it was hot outsi...
Fazoli's lands in Zanesville, Ohio
Fazoli's, a QSR chain known for made-to-order Italian dishes and unlimited breadsticks, has opened in Zanesville, Ohio, according to a company press release. To celebrate, the brand hosted a grand opening at its restaurant, located at 2580 Maple Ave., on Sept. 7. The Fazoli's Zanesville team was joined by Area Supervisor Patrick Devine, Senior VP o...
LaRosa’s Launches Plant-Based Pizza That’s All About The Taste
LaRosa’s today announces its latest family recipes - Deluxe and Create Your Own pizzas -- made with new plant-based toppings that taste remarkably similar to LaRosa’s family recipe pizzas that its guests have enjoyed for nearly 70 years. LaRosa’s has been testing the pizzas with plant-based toppings in two Cincinnati-area pizzerias and incorporatin...
Taste of the Town: Nonna's The Trattoria
Want the taste of Italy without the expensive plane tickets? Nonna's The Trattoria serves up some of the best Italian dishes in West Michigan, made from scratch by talented chefs. Trattoria's breakfast and lunch menu feature hearty favorites as well as lighter options. Their dinner menu features traditional Italian favorites like pasta, meats, and...
Treasure this West Side restaurant inspired by steaks, Sinatra and Buddy LaRosa
Maury’s Tiny Cove is a place that reminds me of all the things we’ve lost in this world. I don’t mean that in a sad way. They're the lost things we like to think about: A sharp-tongued spinster aunt who loved her martinis. The pleasures of a simple red sauce dish and a basket of bread enjoyed with your extended family. A father who sang along to Ol...
Stone's Throw Winery's Italian restaurant wins ninth straight Wine Spectator award
Vino! Vino!, a Northern Italian-themed tapas restaurant and wine bar at Stone's Throw Winery, won a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for a ninth straight year. The award for Vino! Vino! was part of the wine magazine's 2021 Restaurant Awards, which honors establishments in all 50 states and 72 countries for the quality and variety of the wine list...
An heirloom of Italy: Locally grown tomatoes are red jewels at Vaccaro’s Trattoria
Randy Katz lives on a 3½-acre farm tucked behind Copley High School’s football stadium. He has 540,000 bees and lots of plants to keep them busy. They love Katz and all his gardens. “You name it, I grow it,” said the retired scrap yard owner who is now the Summit County apiary inspector. “Flowers, tomatoes and peppers.” Katz sells bouquets of flowe...
Strega, making fresh-pasta dishes and sweets, will open at 3rd Street Market Hall downtown
Strega, a new maker of fresh pastas, snacks and desserts, will join the food vendors at 3rd Street Market Hall downtown, which has set an opening date of Oct. 18. Although Strega is new, a couple of restaurant-industry veterans with wide experience will operate it: Katie Gabert, who at one time was Goodkind chef de cuisine, and Samantha Sandrin, wh...