T. Arcobasso’s Italian Ristorante
I fondly remember frequently dining at the original Arcobasso's Italian Ristorante located in North County years ago. Founded, owned and operated by the Tom Arcobasso. It was THE place to dine with my college musician friends. It was quite the cultural experience. Not only was the authentic Italian food unbelievable, Mr. Arcobasso himself...
Coperta, a Highly Anticipated Italian Restaurant, Opens in Uptown
Brother-sister business partners, Paul and Aileen Reilly, the duo behind Beast + Bottle, are opening are opening the doors of their new Uptown eatery, Coperta, today at 5 p.m. A casual, large format concept, Coperta took shape after the siblings traveled through Southern Italy last summer, exploring regional specialties and quaint village hospitali...
The Whole Scoop on Paul Reilly's Coperta
by Andra Zeppelin Paul and Aileen Reilly, siblings and partners extraordinaire at Beast + Bottle, are finally ready to unveil details of their upcoming restaurant, Coperta. Until a recent chat, the two have kept the particulars of the new Uptown restaurant under wraps. The chef chatted with Eater to share everything from design to...
Italian Buffet is Next Monday at Iowa Lakes
Students at Iowa Lakes Community College are preparing an Italian 'feast' for the annual all-you-can-eat Italian Buffet Monday, Oct. 28. Students involved in the Emmetsburg Student Senate and the Hotel and Restaurant Management program assist in the preparation and serving of the food. Tickets are available from the students working the event...
Charlie Gitto’s Downtown St. Louis – Restaurant Review provided by St. Louis Restaurant Review
Charlie Gitto's Downtown St. Louis – St Louis Restaurant Review published a review on February 15, 2015 about Charlie Gitto's three locations, On the Hill, From the Hill and at Hollywood Casino. We obtained information for our review that helped us understand the family and the business structure. It appears that the situation could create...
Italian Restaurant Il Posto Plans a Big Move into RiNo
Since 2007, chef Andrea Frizzi has made loyal fans out of the diners that visited Il Posto, his Uptown restaurant. Now, the Italian chef whose cuisine focuses on dishes from Northern Italy is preparing to move the restaurant onto a larger stage in RiNo. "The time has come for the restaurant to grow not just for me but more importantly for my staff,...
Italian Eatery in South Minneapolis
by Joshua Page Shortly after ie Italian Eatery opened, a marquee in the parking lot read, "Hi." That's it. No boasting. No big promises. Just a simple welcome. Like the message, everything about this restaurant — from the service and food to the decor and vibe — is straightforward and approachable. Ie doesn't try to be the most fa...
Ciao Gelato wins best ice cream/frozen yogurt category
Go ahead, take a spoonful. Or even two. Lynne and Massimo Romeo, as well as their sons Mirko and Gabri, won't mind one bit as you sample their delicious gelato. They know you'll be coming back for more. #Ciao offers a repertoire of 40 gelato flavors, with 18 on hand at any one time. The top three best-sellers, Lynne says, are dark chocolat...
Jakeeno’s Pizza and Pasta in South Minneapolis
by Joshua Page Restaurants that keep their doors open year after year interest us. They must be doing something right to endure economic slowdowns, food trends, and intense competition. And Jakeeno's has been going strong since 1975. It's survived Generations X, Y, and Z. What's the key to Jakeeno's longevity? Comfort. It's famili...
Second act for Minneapolis deli Delmonico's on hold
Terry Delmonico's career at the Italian-family grocery store in Northeast began after he returned from an Army tour in Vietnam in the late 1960s. "My dad had an operation and asked if I could help in the store for a few months," recalled Delmonico, 69. "I left after about 45 years." Terry and his cousin Bob Delmonico, 63, worked along...
Italian chain ditching Cherry Creek for Colorado Blvd.
by George Demopoulos An Italian fast-casual chain is saying "ciao" to Cherry Creek in favor of a spot on Colorado Boulevard. Mici Handcrafted Italian will depart from its home of seven years at 3030 E. Second Ave. at the end of the year and reopen at 727 Colorado Blvd., the former home of Boulevard Burger & Tap across from Tr...
Olive Garden latest casual-dining chain to leave Boulder
Mid-level casual-dining chains continue their gradual exodus from Boulder, with the city's 20-year-old Olive Garden location the latest to shutter. The Italian-American restaurant at 2685 Pearl St. closed over the weekend, joining the ranks of national casual-dining chains — among them Chili's, Applebee's and TGI Fridays — that have closed...