New Carroll Gardens Eatery Features Rare Type Of Italian Food
Not all Italian restaurants in New York City are made the same, at least that's what a new spot on Court Street is trying to prove. Owners of Cremini's, which opened last week at 521 Court St., say that their menu is the only in the city to focus on cuisine from a specific region in Italy known as the Le Marche region. The eastern part of Italy, wh...
Meet Chef Massimo Bottura
He's the creative force and owner behind the World's Best Restaurant, the star of Netflix's first-ever Chef's Table episode, and one of our renowned chefs at this year's Identità Golose. Get to know Chef Massimo Bottura, one of the world's most acclaimed Italian chefs! Plus, you can get tickets to meet Massimo yourself this September at Identità G...
Staten Island Nightlife: All roads lead to Rome – to Trattoria Romana that is
Named for a quaint dining spot of the same name in the ancient city of Rome, Trattoria Romana — the Dongan Hills eatery where chef Vittorio Asoli sits at the helm — conveys a warm, welcoming feeling, much like trattorias found in villages throughout Italy. When queried about the Restaurant and his culinary prowess, the masterful chef — who was...
Italian Eatery Closes In Smithtown, But Will Open New Location In Bay Shore
A popular Italian restaurant is changing locations in Suffolk County. For the past 13 years, Butera’s Restaurant served customers at 65 E. Main St. in Smithtown. The eatery served its final meals there Saturday, Aug. 3, says a note on its website. The restaurant has two other locations -- in Woodbury and Sayville -- that will remain open and servin...
An Italian Family Restaurant in Queens, New York, The Bridge-And-Tunnel Crowd Should Put On GPS
Having run low on Cambodian snack bars, taco food trucks and vegetarian burger stands in Brooklyn to cover, the New York food media have turned their sights on Queens in search of the same kind of low-rent, small-menu eating places—all of which well deserve coverage—while largely ignoring more traditional, less trendy restaurants. Hard to remember...
The Frankies Partners Will Open a Slice Shop
Frank Castronovo and Frank Falcinelli, who own two well-established Italian restaurants in Brooklyn and Manhattan, have been planning to open a slice shop since last September. This September, they say, the pizzeria will finally open in a space between Frankies 457 Spuntino and Franks Wine Bar on Court Street in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. They are...
NYC’s Second Annual Pizza Festival Will Return To The Bronx This Fall
Love pizza? Then you won’t want to miss out on New York’s largest pizza festival happening this October. After a successful first run, the New York Pizza Festival is back for its second year on Crescent Avenue in the Bronx. Hosted by the Belmont Business Improvement District, the two-day event will once again showcase the delicious creations by som...
Italian pizza vs. NYC: What’s the difference? We went to Italy to rate it
Many of us are enthralled with the “One Bite” pizza rankings from “Barstool Sports” CEO Dave Portnoy — a man who goes around America, ranking pizza slice-by-slice. He’s even visited Staten Island a handful of times to try our signature pies. (And I thought my life was easy.) But between us: What does this guy really know about pizza? I’m from State...
Montesacro Pinseria brings Italian fare to Williamsburg
A new Italian spot and pizzeria has made its debut in the neighborhood. Called Montesacro Pinseria, the newcomer is located at 432 Union Ave. in Williamsburg. Montesacro Pinseria serves up traditional Italian dishes with a special focus on the cuisine of Rome. On the menu, diners will find an assortment of light antipasti, cheese and charcuterie bo...
100 Years of Classic Neapolitan Dishes at Mario’s Restaurant on Arthur Avenue in The Bronx
On the wall at Mario’s Restaurant is a plaque that states “Happiness is a kitchen full of family.” I might add to that, “Happiness is also a dining room filled with guests enjoying the authentic Neapolitan dishes at Mario’s.” The restaurant is celebrating its 100 year anniversary. It is the fourth and fifth generation of the Migliucci family who co...
Via Garibaldi Hailed As 'Hidden Gem' In White Plains
Whether you’re in the mood for a fresh wood-fired pizza, a hearty pasta dish or anything in between, the chefs at Via Garibaldi in White Plains specialize in all things Italian. Located at 1 North Broadway, Via Garibaldi offers modern twists on many of the most traditional Italian dishes as well as a wide selection of wines imported from Tuscany, L...
Staten Island Nightlife: Trattoria Toscana, a dining spot where good things happen in threes!
It’s often been said that good things comes in threes. Happenings in threes oftentimes turn out to be just a bit more perfect or even complete, for that matter. The reasoning suggests a positive connotation with events or situations times three somehow more satisfying and effective than with any another other number. Over at Trattoria Toscana, the...