Colorado Springs eatery serves up traditional Italian-American fish feast
Feast of the Seven Fishes is one of the most delicious Italian-American traditions, at least for those who love seafood, and The Margarita at PineCreek, 7350 Pine Creek Road, is hosting such a dinner from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. The multicourse family-style menu with wine costs $60 per person (plus tax and tip). Details: 598-8667, margar...
Amore Victoria is now Amore Uptown and it just got a lot better
by Mecca Bos You really want to like certain places, but they can't seem to like you back. They're stunted in the reciprocity department. Amore Victoria on Lake Street was one of those places. The indie Italian-American restaurant with the huge rooftop deck and killer real estate was the sort of place you'd find yourself landing, in s...
Bonicelli Kitchen to open in Northeast Minneapolis
Laura Bonicelli didn't plan on opening a restaurant. But then opportunity knocked. While on the lookout for a new home base for her Bonicelli Fresh Meal Delivery — which is exactly what it sounds like, a made-from-scratch, full-meal-deal home delivery operation — some friends purchased a former neighborhood corner grocery store. Havin...
MOA Adds Italian Eatery Zio Cucina To 3rd Level Dining Options
Adding to its ever-growing number of eateries, the Mall of America introduced Zio Cucina & Bar Friday. The Italian concept restaurant sits next to Burger Burger on the third level of South Avenue, the site of the former Kokomo's Island Café. Just outside of the food court near both a fast-casual burger and pizza place, Zio Cucina offe...
Italian Eatery serves up success story in Minneapolis
The details are unimportant, but let's just say that my first encounter with Italian Eatery was not a favorable one. That was in January, and I stayed away, for months. Then a friend began to extol its virtues. Admittedly, this person's notion of red sauce barely exceeds ketchup and hot water. So when a food-obsessed cousin began to gush —...
Il Foro has culinary prowess for classic staying power
When people talk about Il Foro (formerly the Forum Cafeteria) and the Lexington in St. Paul, they say things like: "My grandma used to take me there." Well, after a first look, we are pleased to announce that people are probably going to continue to say such things, for generations to come. When restaurateurs Josh Thoma, Jack Riebel, and L...
Sarto's tailors fine Italian dining in Denver's Jefferson Park neighborhood
By William Porter With its deep roots in Denver's Italian-American community, North Denver was long known for restaurants that tapped that culture. Most were red-sauce rooms that drew on the southern part of Europe's high-heeled "boot." But with changing demographics, some of the most venerated places closed, including Pagliacci's in...
Liguria Foods Launches New Website
Liguria Foods is pleased to announce the release of a new website, designed with an exciting look, vivid images, user-friendly navigation and detailed information about our pepperoni and meat toppings. The product photographs set the tone for the website, allowing visitors to see and almost "taste" Liguria's family of flavors which include: More...
Quality Italian steakhouse will open in Cherry Creek North this year
By Colleen O'Connor Restaurateur Michael Stillman will open a Denver location of his popular New York restaurant, Quality Italian, later this year in the $70 million Halcyon hotel at 245 Columbine St. in Cherry Creek North. Michael Stillman grew up in the restaurant business — his dad, Alan Stillman, founded TGI Fridays and Smith &...
Charlie Gitto's: The Gold Standard of Fine Dining
A Saint Louis landmark in Italian dining is being recognized as the best in town. Charlie Gitto's is now the number one Italian restaurant according to reviews from St. Louis diners. And with good reason. The best Italian food in St. Louis comes with a bonus: some of the very best service anywhere. Charlie Gitto, Jr. has figured out something that...
Gelu Italian Ice of Grand Junction voted 'best' at recent food festival
In their first-ever appearance at the 13th annual Taste of the Grand Valley, Gelu Italian Ice of Grand Junction, Colo., won by popular vote the "Best Sweet Creation" category, beating hometown legends Enstrom Candies and 2014's winner Pattie's Tiny Cakes, and others. "We were so surprised to hear our name announced. It was obviously our goal to wi...
Nick’s Homestyle restauraunt is a modern take on traditional Italy
When entering Nick's Homestyle restaurant, one is enveloped by a warm bouquet of buttery oil, bread and a friendly, casual atmosphere. As my smiling hostess leads me to a table, I search for, but do not find, the traditional Italian decor I am expecting. There are no tables covered in tassled cloth, and only one chandelier in sight. O...