N.Y. honors Italian specialty store for more than 5 decades of contributions to Staten Island
Pastosa Ravioli of West Brighton has been inducted into the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry. The Italian specialty shop was recognized because of its contributions and service to the community for more than five decades. The registry is maintained and awarded by the New York State Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic...
Tariffs are a hot topic, but Parmigiano Reggiano looks beyond, teaming up with the NY Jets
Tariffs may be making headlines, but at the recent Summer Fancy Food Show in New York—the largest specialty food trade event in the U.S.—the spotlight shifted to bigger ambitions. The Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium used the occasion to announce a new partnership with the New York Jets, which will officially kick off this September. But this isn't j...
Italian cuisine finds a home in Manhattan - with a twist of style
Italian cuisine is planting its roots in Manhattan—and it’s doing it in style. GialloZafferano, Italy’s leading food media brand, has officially opened CasaGiallo, its very first U.S.-based content house entirely dedicated to Italian food. Right in the heart of New York City, CasaGiallo is set to become a vibrant hub of culinary creativity. Th...
Veroni Marks 100 Years of Italian Excellence at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City
Veroni, the number one Italian charcuterie brand in the U.S., celebrated its 100th anniversary with a showcase at the Summer Fancy Food Show. From June 29 to July 1, Booth #2818–2820 became a tasting destination where tradition met innovation. Veroni brought its best-selling product lines to New York, marking a century of craftsmanship, flavor, and...
House of Made in Italy opens its doors in New York
An Italian dream has come true within the walls of the Columbus Citizens Foundation. It was here—between Madison and Park Avenue—that the official opening of House of Made in Italy took place on June 29. This cultural and promotional initiative celebrates Italian identity in the United States, coinciding with the Summer Fancy Food Show, the largest...
Eataly hosts Emilia-Romagna Tasting as region pushes for stronger U.S. ties
Surrounded by vibrant lemon trees, the scent of aged Parmigiano Reggiano and freshly sliced prosciutto in the air, guests stepping into Eataly Flatiron on June 28 were instantly transported to the heart of Italy, Emilia-Romagna. The occasion was a special tasting event hosted in partnership with the Region of Emilia-Romagna and ALMA – The Internat...
Di Sarno - The story of Emilio's Ballato
If you walk down Manhattan’s Houston street, you probably won’t notice this restaurant- unless you wonder what all these people are standing in line for. It’s a place that’s unpretentious, yet a celebrity hangout. It’s famous, yet most people have never heard about it. It’s an Instagram spot, yet the owner doesn’t have a mobile phone. Emilio learne...
PDO Buffalo Mozzarella International Tour Stops in New York
More than 10,000 kilometres in just two weeks: from Tokyo to New York, PDO buffalo mozzarella is pressing ahead with its international promotional tour. Following its participation in an EU Commission-led trade mission to Japan, the Italian cheese has arrived at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York, North America’s leading agri-food exhibition, t...
Brooklyn pork store’s closure after 55 years underscores sad exodus of beloved Italian mainstays: ‘We didn’t leave you - you left us’
After nearly 56 years as a tasty Italian hallmark of Brooklyn’s Bensonhurst neighborhood, Bari Pork Store is cutting its last slice of gabagool on Saturday, June 29. “It feels like I’m losing a big part of my life,” co-owner George Firrantello told The Post of the impending closure of the beloved shop, which opened in 1969 on 18th Avenue. Firrantel...
Lavazza’s newest partnership brings Italian coffee culture to the Hamptons
This summer, Lavazza brings its iconic La Dolce Vita lifestyle to the Hamptons through a new three-year partnership with the Montauk Yacht Club, a historic East End destination known for its elevated coastal hospitality. This collaboration marks an important milestone for Lavazza’s growing presence in the foodservice and hospitality space, aligning...
The Italian Trade Agency brought Made in Italy to Bar Convent Brooklyn (BCB)
The Italian Trade Agency brought Made in Italy to Bar Convent Brooklyn (BCB), one of the most important trade events for spirits in the U.S. The Italian Trade Agency’s participation aimed to strengthen the positioning of Italian companies in the U.S. market and enhance the global image of Made in Italy in the spirits sector. This year, 12 companies...
IAP 372 Meet the Man Behind meals_by_cug!
Join us for an exciting exploration of Italian American heritage, culture, and cuisine as we chat with the vibrant Danny Mondello, better known as Mealsbycug. In this episode, Danny shares his remarkable journey from a casual social media creator to the proud owner of a new upcoming restaurant and café in Williamsburg “Casa Cugine”. His story, fill...