Da Molfetta a New York, la storia dello chef Alessandro Pendinelli
Molfetta e New York distano in linea d'aria più di 7000 km, eppure ci sono storie che possono raccontare di un legame indissolubile fra queste due città. Si tratta di storie che spesso partono da ciò che più caratterizza la nostra terra, per esempio la cucina. Alessandro Pendinelli, executive chef del ristorante "Al Vicoletto" sulla 9 East 17th Str...
Restaurant review: Oak Pizzeria Napoletana in Hudson
You ought to know about the leopard-spotted crusts of the naturally leavened, wood-fired Neapolitan pizza at the casual but engaging Oak Pizzeria Napoletana in Hudson. You might not know authentic Naples-style pizza has 18th-century roots as an Italian street food or that it was awarded UNESCO cultural heritage status in 2017, or that this pillow-s...
Who needs hot dogs? Cannoli-eating contest to mark Fourth of July on Staten Island
Move over Coney Island and its Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest: Staten Island has something bolder and more caloric for the occasion. At 11 a.m. this Thursday, Empire Outlets will host a cannoli-eating competition. There are 15 spots open for the throw-down, a spectacle open to the viewing public on the main stage of the new St. George shoppi...
Staten Island nightlife: Basilio Inn, a borough restaurant since 1921, still impressing crowds year after year
In an age where restaurants are often housed within strip malls and outdoor shopping plazas, Basilio Inn, the age-old iconic dining spot “with character," stands alone with its unique style — for more reasons than one. Situated off the beaten path on Galesville Court in Arrochar, original founder Basilio Giovannini opened the doors to the charming...
Benchmark Italian wines appeased the palate of New York sommeliers and importers during Vinitaly International Academy Ambassador course
After an intense week of lectures and tastings as well as a final examination in New York city, Vinitaly International Academy (VIA) has just certified 12 new Italian Wine Ambassadors. The new Ambassadors are all operational in the United States. The re-formatted, tasting-intensive VIA Italian Wine Ambassador course saw the participation of 39 high...
I 100 luoghi dove mangiare il vero Made in Italy a NY
New York è la città che non dorme mai, ma per tenerti sveglio, sai dove trovare un vero espresso? E in un afoso pomeriggio estivo, passeggiando per Central Park, sapresti dove trovare un vero gelato per rinfrescarti? E un’autentica pizza napoletana per un’uscita con gli amici o un vero piatto di spaghetti, meatball escluse, per un appuntamento a du...
A Guide to All the Very Italian Restaurants Taking Over New York City
New York has never had a shortage of old-school red-sauce spots or exuberantly expensive odes to Italian cooking, but the last few months have seen a serious uptick in restaurants and cafés from Italians eager to introduce New Yorkers to the way Italy eats now, whether that’s sandwiches served on the Florentine answer to focaccia, strong cocktails...
Italian restaurant specializing in Neapolitan-style pizza to open in July near Suffern
It's taken Rockland County native George Jamieson nearly 4 ½ years to build, but Novino, a two-level restaurant that resembles an Italian villa, should open by early July in Mahwah, New Jersey. The 50-seat restaurant, which specializes in Neapolitan style pizza as well as other Italian specialties — chicken parm, Sunday gravy, lasagna, pasta and me...
Incontro con Lidia Bastianich al Fancy Food: “Salvaguardare tradizione e genuinità”
Domenica 23 giugno, in occasione della prima giornata del Fancy Food Show, La Voce di New York ha incontrato la chef Lidia Bastianich, cuor italiana naturalizzata statunitense, specializzata nella cucina del Bel Paese e anche in quella italo americana, scrittrice di libri e conduttrice di programmi televisivi di cucina fin dal 1998. Ha aperto diver...
Italian Food Awards USA 2019: the winners
A total 14 Italian food and beverage products received the Italian Food Awards on the opening day of the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City before an audience of top personalities from the Italian food industry, U.S. buyers, chefs, ambassadors of Italian cuisine, and members of the media. The winners were selected from 11 product categories. T...
An SF Critical Hit Is Now Dishing Out Roman Flatbread in Williamsburg
A hit San Francisco wine bar specializing in the Roman flatbread known as pinsa has made its way to New York City this week. Dubbed Montesacro Pinseria Romana, the critically acclaimed California-bred pinsa shop is now open in Williamsburg at 432 Union Ave., where the menu’s star carb is accompanied by traditional Roman cuisine. Pasta, cheese plate...
Al Fancy Food di New York una “Vucciria” di sapori e chicche d’Italia per chef esigenti
Sono tantissime le aziende che hanno partecipato al Summer Fancy Food 2019. Ancora una volta l’Italia spicca come colonna portante della tradizione culinaria, con lo sguardo rivolto al futuro e all’ innovazione. Lunedì 24 giugno, in occasione della seconda giornata di Fancy Food, La Voce di New York è andata in giro per il padiglione Italia per rac...