Nonprofit Lasagna Love serves tasty dish to Northeast Ohio families in need of a home-cooked meal
Everyone loves Lasagna, right? Now the tasty Italian dish is now just a click away and can be delivered right to your door! It’s tough to look at the COVID-19 Pandemic and come up with any positives. But if there is one, it’s Lasagna Love. The idea was baked up at the beginning of the pandemic. It’s the ultimate comfort food needed during this rath...
Altamura Pizza in Hinsdale turns pandemic-friendly ‘take home and bake’ into an authentic Italian meal experience
Self-proclaimed pizza connoisseurs take notice: Altamura Pizza isn’t your conventional pizza place, but the pie is as authentic as it gets. Everything is either homemade or imported and you’ll be left craving more pizza, prosciutto, and maybe a flight to Italy. The Hinsdale spot is an Italian, take-home-and-bake pizza and specialty shop whose conce...
Newcomers and familiar faces dominate Best of Parma 2020 results
The fourth annual Best of Parma contest is in the books, with nearly 10,000 votes cast for the 2020 winners. “You can really tell the businesses that connect with their customers, because there was a strong outpouring of nominations for certain businesses,” said Best of Parma Director Chelsey Kovar, who not only owns All of Her Design, but was rece...
Pepino's pepper and egg a Lenten favorite
The Region's many Catholics know the drill. On Fridays during Lent they abstain from meat. That typically results in a lot of trips to the McDonald's drive-through to grab Filet-O-Fishes for lunch and visits to fish fries at churches, VFW halls and restaurants. Crispy golden lake perch can be delicious but many cannot live on fish alone. Enter the...
The 15 Best Italian Restaurants In Chicago
Whether you're in search of an unforgettable plate of pasta or a fresh platter of seafood, enjoy our list of Chicago’s best Italian restaurants. If you ever sneak off to Colorado in the winter, be sure to check out our list of best Italian restaurants in Aspen. 1. DAISIES Vegetables play a leading role at chef-partner Joe Frillman’s charming 70-sea...
No sibling rivalry at Tomaso’s
Tomaso’s Restaurant, celebrating 45 years in business this year, has been a Cedarburg landmark since 1976 when Ray Thomas bought it from the DiQuardo family. Now retired, Ray’s son, Scott Thomas, and daughter, Nicole Thomas, run the place together with help from family and children, their dependable employees, and occasional help. The original buil...
Chicago Vs Naples: Who Takes The Pizza Crown?
It was the tweet heard around the world. On February 9, the official account of the City of Chicago wrote “proud to be the pizza capital of the world.” The reactions in the Twittersphere and beyond were unsurprisingly swift and impassioned. Phil Murphy, the governor of New Jersey, immediately responded with “I’m incredibly proud to be Governor of t...
It’s Stromboli week in Evansville, who’s in?
Grab those stretchy pants because after Burger Week in Owensboro, it's Stromboli Week in Evansville. $6 Strombolis from a dozen different restaurants are being offered. Check them out! Because of the recent snow and ice storm, Stromboli Week had to be rescheduled and now, it's upon us! I gained 8 lbs during Burger Week in Owensboro, but why not. Lo...
Supino Pizzeria, known for its thin-crust pizza, opens a second location in New Center
Fans of East Coast-style pizza now can get a taste of 'za from an Eastern Market favorite in Detroit's New Center. Supino Pizzeria, known for its thin-crust pizzas, opened a second location on Woodward in New Center on Wednesday. It may look like New York-style, but owner Dave Mancini said customers told him the pizza is more New Haven-style, whic...
The original Buddy's celebrates 75 years of Detroit-style pizza
Detroit-style pizza is enjoying a moment in the national spotlight right now, just as the brick-and-mortar restaurant where it all began celebrates 75 years in the square pizza business. Buddy's Pizza will honor the milestone with events and specials throughout 2021, including the first annual National Detroit-Style Pizza Day on June 23. Since 201...
Buona hiring 500 restaurant workers in Illinois
Buona, the Berwyn-based chain known for its Italian beef sandwiches, said it will hire 500 full-time and part-time workers across its locations as it expands its business and enhances cleaning inside its restaurants. In addition to adding positions at its 24 current locations, the company plans to hire 200 employees for locations it will open in Co...
Portillo's set to open first Michigan location
A popular fast-casual restaurant chain with deep roots in the Windy City is ready to leave its mark on the Motor City. Portillo's will open its first Michigan location on March 16 in Sterling Heights at 14425 Lakeside Circle. Portillo's, famous for its Italian beef sandwiches, Chicago-style hot dogs and chocolate cake, has more than 60 locations in...