The Italian Connection in Fort Wayne (IN) opens doors again after weeks of renovation
After starting renovations, The Italian Connection has finally finished its upgrades and is back hosting customers. New updates are throughout their kitchen, including new flooring, washable walls and ceilings, and a new electrical system.“The kitchen was always one of those things where we always wanted to do something, but it was like ‘we can’t c...
Beloved Italian grocer on ‘The Hill’ to close
Married in 1929, John and Angela Viviano’s wedding photo rests regally above the register of the shop they opened on The Hill. “My grandfather came over from Sicily, the town of Terrasini, and opened here in 1950,” said third-generation store owner John Viviano. Seventy-five years later, his grandson and store owner John Viviano says family, food a...
Magnifico! How downtown Fargo turned Italian for two weeks in 1971
The September 1971 local news in Fargo, North Dakota, had turned its attention to an Italian invasion downtown. A good one, of course (like the British one seven years earlier which brought the Beatles to our shores). This was a renaissance of art, music and food as members of an Italian trade delegation immersed themselves in Fargo to teach Americ...
Casa Don Alfonso in Clayton is steeped in Italian tradition
Casa Don Alfonso, a prominent Italian restaurant within the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis in Clayton, continues to honor its Mediterranean roots with a strong focus on tradition, simplicity and high-quality ingredients. Restaurateur Mario Iaccarino recently shared insights into the philosophy behind the restaurant, the inspiration for its new seasonal me...
Is Greenwood Village Turning Into Little Italy? Na Favola Thinks So.
At Na Favola, a four-month-old trattoria in Greenwood Village, a warm “ciao” greets you at the door, and your tagliatelle al ragu arrives with a hearty “buon appetito.” Brothers Daniele and Silvio Pellico, who were born and raised near Rome’s Spanish Steps, opened the red-tablecloth eatery with an all-Italian team to channel the cozy charm of the t...
After a Century, Polidori Sausage Is Stuffed With History
“Sausage is my life,” Steve Polidori says with a shrug and a smile before spearing another chunk of his Polidori Hatch Chile Cheese sausage and biting into it. Most people would rather not know how the sausage is made, but for siblings Steve and Melodie Polidori, it’s an obsession — it has to be. As the fourth-generation owners of Polidori Sausage,...
Italian Eatery returns to south Minneapolis under new management
A taste of Italy has returned to south Minneapolis, much to the delight of loyal customers. Italian Eatery closed early last year, but new ownership has reopened its doors, bringing back delicious favorites and new tastes. The sounds and smells of a kitchen hard at work are once again wafting into the cozy yet classic dining space that is ie by Tra...
Tavernetta Vail Blends Italian Alps Influence With Colorado Après-Ski Culture
Colorado restaurant openings are common these days. It seems like every week, another new, exciting concept is ushering in guests for the first time, trying to beat the odds and join the ranks of established staples. Yet, for Frasca Hospitality Group – which has since its now Michelin-starred Boulder flagship’s opening in 2004, brought five restaur...
First look: Italian Eatery gets a subtle makeover by new owners
There’s been a huge, meatball-shaped hole in south Minneapolis ever since ie Italian Eatery closed last summer. After a 10-year run, owners Eric and Vanessa Carrara decided to go out on top, and for eight months, the sprawling Italian restaurant kitty-corner from Lake Nokomis remained dark. But then came the kind of good news neighbors dream...
Sant Ambroeus Brings Milanese Sophistication To Aspen Slopes
In a town renowned for exclusivity and luxury, Sant Ambroeus has made a bold entrance. The restaurant group’s latest opening transforms a landmark 1889 silver-boom edifice into what may be Aspen’s most compelling cultural crossroads—where Milan’s aperitivo culture meets Alpine sophistication. After debuting a coffee bar a year ago, Sant Ambro...
A Taste of Tradition: Antonio’s Italian Bistro Old-School Italian-American Hospitality
With crisp white tablecloths, attentive service and comforting dishes, Antonio’s Italian Bistro offers old-school Italian-American hospitality in downtown Darien. The bistro celebrated its first birthday in November. Owner Antonio Sandolo, a product of the restaurant business in Stamford (his father owned and operated John the Baker), has strong op...
Top Denver Italian Restaurant, Food Hall Expand to Vail
Toss aside the pocket bacon. There are better ways to dine at Colorado’s ski resorts this season — particularly in the Town of Vail. Over the past few months, this destination has welcomed several new restaurants, many of which built their brands in the metro area. They include Tavernetta, one of the best Italian eateries in Denver, and Avanti Food...
