Italian restaurant replaces pizza place
By Jory Schweers Indian Creek Mall in Beatrice will soon have a new restaurant. Sam and Louie's New York Pizzeria has been sold and will transition into a new Italian eatery in the near future. Florio's Italian Restaurant and Grille will replace the Sam and Louie's franchise. More than a year ago, the original owner of S...
Mama's Pizza in St. Paul
Sometimes you want fra diavolo and sometimes you just want red sauce. In the latter case, considerMama's Pizza (961 Rice Street, St. Paul) to satisfy your classic Italian-American cravings. Sitting for nearly half a century on the corner of Rice and Front, it's a North End neighborhood institution, though one that you likely haven't heard of unless...
Rita's Italian Ice to open in Colorado Springs this summer
The popular east coast frozen treat spot Rita's Italian Ice said Monday it will open its first location in Colorado Springs this summer. The store will be located in the Plaza at Chapel Hills shopping complex, near Briargate and Academy boulevards. The store said a soft opening was scheduled for late June, however an exact date has no...
New Italian restaurant Il Foro opens Tuesday in Minneapolis
by Jess Fleming Il Foro, the new Italian restaurant in the sparkly, Art Deco downtown Minneapolis space that formerly was home to the Forum (and before that Goodfellows, and before that a slew of other restaurants) opens Tuesday. The space is now in the hands of restaurateurs Josh Thoma, Kevin Fitzgerald, Jack Riebel and Lorin Zi...
Take a Sneak Peek Inside Masseria, an Ambitious Italian Tasting Room Near Union Market
by Anna Spiegel Washington is about to receive a wave of new tasting rooms from ambitious young chefs, including Aaron Silverman's fine dining concept near Rose's Luxury, and part of Eric Ziebold's upcoming restaurant, Kinship. First in line: Masseria, a haute Italian spot from former Bibiana toque Nick Stefanelli. The 47-seat din...
Blacksmith Italian
By Rachel Hergett While in different occupations and separated by generations, Cory Dragone and his great grandfather share a love of tradition and hard work. Dragone poured his passions into cooking, his great grandfather, Stefano, into blacksmithing. When Dragone opened a restaurant with father, Steve, in November, they chose to pay hom...
New! I piccoli pizzaioli – a pizza making class for children
We are excited to introduce a fun new initiative: Italian cooking classes for children! Brought to you by the ICC children's language program, this pizza making event has been designed to be fun and informative for parent and child. Join us on Saturday, February 7th, 12:00 – 2:30 PM as we create pizzas at Rebecca's Authentic Italian Bakery...
Rita’s Italian Ice offers free flavored ice to celebrate first day of spring
by Carrie Rengers As Rita's Italian Ice franchisees Jeff and Jay Miller expand the concept in Kansas, Wichitans have an opportunity to try the ice for free on Friday. It's a 23-year tradition for the Philadelphia-based Rita's to give away its flavored ice to celebrate the first day of spring. Last year, the Millers' first Rit...
Cascone’s remains a North Oak landmark
by Joyce Smith On the Saturday before Christmas — one of the busiest nights of the year at the Northland's Cascone's Italian Restaurant —partner Jimmy Cascone still stopped to reminisce with longtime customers. One customer who had been celebrating the season with his family there for decades forgot to make reservations for his pa...
A Little Taste of Italy in Brentwood – Frank Papa’s Ristorante
by Susan Smith-Harmon Every community has that one terrific restaurant that's the "go to" place for a special night out. It's that place with the linen tablecloths, elegant ambiance, good service, good wine, and terrific food. For Brentwood residents, that's Frank Papa's Ristorante at 2241 South Brentwood Blvd., just south of I-64. ...
Hot Spot for Fresh Italian at a Great Price – Tavolo V
By Susan Smith-Harmon Some neighborhoods are quietly idyllic, others buzz with energy. The Loop hums with excitement. The stretch of Delmar Blvd from between The University City lions at Trinity and the MetroLink Station at Des Peres is teaming with interesting shops and restaurants. That's why it was named "One of the Ten Great Streets in America...
Owner of popular KC restaurant battered in clash with armed robber
by Shannon O'Brien A popular Midtown restaurant was robbed and the owner ended up in the hospital on Tuesday. Police say a man followed the owner into the store and attacked him, then got away in a yellow cab. For 13 years, Franco Cupini has owned the restaurant and says he has never had any trouble until Tuesday. "I am lucky...