Italian sparkling wines overtake French bubbly in USA
Italian sparkling wines have overtaken French bubbly in the USA not only by volume but - for the first time - even by value. This performance was revealed - on the eve of Vinitaly.USA (Chicago, October 20-21) - by Uiv-Vinitaly Observatory analysis of SipSource data for August, which will be presented during the first overseas trade fair entirely de...
Fonzarelli’s Italian Deli to open at 3rd Street Market Hall
3rd St. Market Hall will welcome a new vendor that’s inspired by one of Milwaukee’s most iconic TV personalities. Fonzarelli’s Italian Deli pays homage to the classic Italian style sandwich shop that has deep roots in Milwaukee’s Italian-American food scene—a tradition that goes back over 50 years. The concept is led by Tim Szuta and Greg Kieckbusc...
New Italian-American Eatery 'Void' Fuses Nostalgia and Innovation in Avondale's Dining Scene
Avondale's culinary landscape is getting a nostalgic yet sophisticated boost with the arrival of Void, a new Italian-American restaurant that has taken over the storied former Moe's Tavern location at 2937 N. Milwaukee Ave. The establishment, which flung open its doors mid-August, is the collective brainchild of industry veterans Pat Ray, Tyler Hud...
VINITALY.USA - The Future of Italian Wine In The USA With The ITA - Italian Trade Agency "WINE BUSINESS FORUM"
The first edition of Vinitaly.USA (Chicago | 20-21 October) is the first Italian wine fair organized in the US market by Veronafiere and Fiere Italiane, in collaboration with ITA – Italian Trade Agency (ICE Agenzia). The event will launch the first Wine Business Forum: "Between Tradition and Innovation: The Future of Italian Wine on the American Ma...
Casa Di Canzonetta opens for guests in downtown Youngstown
A name that’s become synonymous with fine dining in the Valley now embellishes Youngstown’s newest restaurant. Mark and Melissa Canzonetta have announced the grand opening of Casa Di Canzonetta, downtown at 44 East Federal Street. The couple says after four months of work, the new culinary destination will embody the rich flavors and traditions of...
North Italia is now open in Peoria
North Italia has opened its newest location in Peoria. The Peoria restaurant marks North Italia’s fifth location in the Grand Canyon State, with a sixth slated to open in Tempe in early 2025. Located in The Park at 83 entertainment district within the Peoria Sports Complex, North Italia is walking distance to the Enclave at Arrowhead apartment comp...
Why Carmelo's, a new Italian restaurant opening soon, is more than just a concept
I have always disliked the term "restaurant concept." It sounds so detached from what I truly love about restaurants. You know, a sense of individual identity − a sense that the owner or chef has a story to tell. So when I heard about a new Italian concept that is set to open in Covington in early November, I wasn't exactly enthused. However, when...
Pizza Time at Santino’s Little Italy
They talk about Chicago, but Milwaukee has some of the best pizza west of Italy. This year, West Allis’s Flour Girl & Flame won several Shepherd Express Best of Awards, as did Balistreri’s on the West Side. On the East Side, there’s Carini’s and Zaffiro’s. Many swear by Papa Luigi’s in Cudahy. With its Italian American history, Bayview seems especi...
Youngstown restaurant continues to honor heritage, bring Italian culture to community
A Youngstown restaurant and wine bar nestled in Smoky Hollow continues to honor its heritage and bring Italian culture to the community. YOSTERIA, owned by Alex Zordich and Frank Tuscano, is a traditional osteria that serves regional Italian food and wine with shared plates, authentic Italian cocktails, beers, desserts and Amari. Zordich originally...
Little Italy Meatball Crawl winners announced
The Taste in Little Italy Meatball Crawl and Wine Tasting has announced its winners for the 2024 event. Despite the rain on Sunday, more than 1,200 people headed to Cleveland’s Little Italy neighborhood to try out more than a dozen meatballs from local vendors that included restaurants, bars, shops and beyond. Patrons and guest judges, which includ...
'The Bear' actor and chef Matty Matheson opens Italian beef stand in Detroit
“The Bear” actor and chef Matty Matheson is bringing Chicago-style Italian beef sandwiches to Detroit this month only with the re-launch of the food cart Detroit City Beef. Opening Sunday at the Skip in the Belt alleyway in downtown Detroit, this marks the second phase of Matheson’s Detroit venture. In July he unveiled a new menu at cocktail bar St...
Italian Community Center in Milwaukee hosts annual Taste of Italy this Sunday
Festival season may be behind us, but the organizers of Festa Italiana still want to give people a little taste this fall. Taste of Italy is another fundraiser that helps support the Italian Community Center (ICC) in Milwaukee. Over 100 volunteers spend weeks prepping meatballs, stuffed shells, calamari and more. You can also taste a dozen differe...