Ainslie Italian Wine Bar & Beer Garden Opens Today
Sergio and Mario Riva with partner AJ Bontempo of South Village Hospitality, the team behind Carroll Place, Osteria Cotta and Follia in Manhattan, today announced that Ainslie Italian Wine Bar and Beer Garden will open today at 5:00 PM in Williamsburg, Brooklyn (76 Ainslie St, Brooklyn, NY 11211, 347-725-3400). The kitchen will be helmed by NYC vet...
You Haven’t Heard From These Chefs for a While. But You Will.
For all of its worship of novelty and new faces, New York has an echelon of veteran chefs who have quietly persevered for decades, admired and continually achieving but not making any new headlines. In October, though, several will step back into the spotlight. Top among them is Alfred Portale, who was the chef and a partner at the esteemed Gotham...
This Famous Roman Pizza Is Coming to New York for the First Time
It seems like 2019 is the year of Italian pizza transports. Earlier this year, L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele—the historic, iconic Naples pizzeria which also happened to make an appearance in Eat, Pray, Love—opened its doors in Hollywood, marking the brand’s first location in the U.S. In keeping with the Neopolitan tradition, the pizzeria only offers...
Legendary Chef Lidia Matticchio Bastianich Weighs In On The Power Of Local
In the high-profile world of celebrity chefs, few have more name recognition than Lidia Matticchio Bastianich, the woman who almost single-handedly redefined American palates when it comes to what Italian cuisine is, and should be, in this country.The breadth of her knowledge and passion as it relates to Italy’s food traditions through its various...
Autentico Serves Up Farm Fresh, Locally Sourced Italian Fare In Oyster Bay
Described as serving creative and modern authentic Italian cuisine, Autentico restaurant, located at 124 South Street in Oyster Bay, is quickly becoming a staple after opening its doors in 2016. Known for using farm-fresh and locally sourced ingredients, Autentico offers modern and seasonal takes on some of the most traditional Italian fare. The re...
Casa Rustica Serves Up Classic Italian Fare In Smithtown
Next time you’re craving an authentically exquisite Italian meal in Smithtown, stop by Casa Rustica, located at 175 W. Main Street. Established in 1985, Casa Rustica has mastered the art of authenticity, offering specialty dishes like lobster risotto, lasagna bolognese, classic ravioli and other staples of Italian cuisine. You’ll also find plenty o...
Caffè Panna Marries Rome’s Gelato Culture With America’s Mix-in Mania
If you happen to be in Gramercy and find yourself craving ice cream or coffee, you could always dart into Danny Meyer’s Daily Provisions, or his Maialino, or head a couple blocks north to his Caffe Marchio. It would seem that the restaurateur was attempting to corner the market in caffeine and frozen dairy. But Meyer is about to get some very frien...
Curtis & Juliet - Rossella & Nonna, Live at Il Cortile, NYC
Thursday September 12 2019, from Noon to 3pm EDT. IL Cortile Ristorante, 125 Mulberry St, New York 10013. Tickets: $ 55. Come along as Curtis & Juliet broadcast live from Little Italy on the first day of The Feast of San Gennaro taking place at Il Cortile on Thursday, September 12th from 12-3pm Rossella Rago, Creator and Host of Cooking with Nonna...
11 Best Italian Restaurants in New York
You can't throw a meatball in New York City without hitting an Italian restaurant. Look around on your next stroll: there's one on every block. Italian-American, elevated Italian, salt-of-the-earth Italian, Roman, Venetian, Neapolitan ... there's enough Italian in New York that you could eat at a new restaurant every day. So how to choose? See belo...
Swan family opens modern Italian restaurant Vern's
The Swan family already owns five popular restaurants in Rochester, but it's their newest spot, Vern's, that feels the most personal. Co-owned by siblings Jon, Ashley, and Paulina Swan and barman Casey O'Mara, the recently-opened restaurant and bar is named after the siblings' grandfather, Vern Swan, and inspired by childhood visits to their grandp...
Popular pizzeria in Ridgewood celebrates 60 years of serving up classic Italian dishes
Corato Pizza celebrated 60 years of business on Thursday at its satellite location, Corato Pizza II, on Myrtle Avenue. Local politicians including Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan, Assemblyman Mike Miller, state Senator Joseph Addabbo and Councilman Robert Holden came to honor the establishment, share their memories and grab a slice. “Sixty years ago...
Veniero's 125th Anniversary Will Have Free Mini Cannolis
Veniero's 125th anniversary is just around the corner. To celebrate, the Italian bakery is giving out free mini cannolis and have live music and discounted items on Monday, September 23. Veniero's Pastry, which has been at 342 E. 11th St. at First Avenue since 1894, was founded by Antonio Veniero, who immigrated from Italy to New York in the late 1...