Ortomare is an Uptown find for authentic Italian
For Downtown residents willing to broaden their horizons and foray Uptown once in a while, Ortomare, a restaurant and pizzeria on the Upper West Side that serves authentic Italian dishes, is worth the journey. Ortomare opened in February at 994 Columbus Ave., at W. 109th St. The husband and wife team of Alfredo and Arta Hila, along with Alfredo’s b...
Studio Viola at Summer Fancy Food Show 2019
International trade consulting firm Studio Viola is taking part again this year in the New York Summer Fancy Food Show 2019, which opened in the big apple on 23 June and will end on 25 June. This food and wine event in the Big Apple is confirmed as one of the most important in the Atlantic, thanks to the participation of exhibitors from all over th...
Eating Along Arthur Avenue: A Walking Tour of the Bronx’s Little Italy
In the late 18th century, the neighborhood we now know as Belmont — west of the Bronx Zoo and south of Fordham University — was a portion of the tobacco farm, factory, and estate belonging to the Lorillard family, at a time when the city was covered with tobacco farms, mainly for the manufacture of snuff. A century later, Belmont had been divided i...
Al taglio del nastro, Maurizio Forte dell'ICE e Phil Kafarakis, Presidente della Specialty Food Association, annunciano l'Italia paese partner per il 2020
Presso il Javits Center di Manhattan, si è aperta oggi la sessantasettesima edizione del Fancy Food, una delle fiere di cibo più importanti al mondo. Già dalle 9 di domenica mattina le sale erano gremite di gente, l’ aria che si respirava era frizzante, carica di attesa e aspettative. Per l’evento, come ogni anno, era a disposizione l’ enorme edifi...
Owner of the beloved Rocco (finally) opens second restaurant on Monroe Avenue
Mark Cupolo has been contemplating a follow-up to his beloved restaurant, Rocco, for a more than a decade now. A major reason for the wait: he wanted it to be on the same block of Monroe Avenue near downtown. Finally, all of the elements have aligned — a cool space, a talented chef and a unique concept. The end result is Rella, housed in a wedge-s...
Parma Alimentare vola a New York per il Summer Fancy Food Show
Con l’arrivo dell’estate, per Parma Alimentare si rinnova l’appuntamento con il Summer Fancy Food Show di New York, uno dei momenti più significativi dell’anno in chiave di sviluppo del business e nell’ottica di promuovere il made-in-Parma alimentare al di fuori dell’area UE. Nella città della Grande Mela, infatti, dal 23 al 25 giugno, oltre 2.550...
Legendary L&B Spumoni Gardens Announces New Location in DUMBO
L&B Spumoni Gardens, the beloved Italian eatery in Bensonhurst, has announced the opening of a second location after eighty years of business. The draw? The new spot is just down the street from Grimaldi’s and Juliana’s, two pizzerias with a lengthy and heated rivalry. According to the Post, who first reported the new location, permits to install p...
PARMACOTTO, Gourmet Cold Cut & Meat Brand 100% Made in Italy, Presenting at the 65th Annual Summer 2019 Fancy Food Show
Parmacotto, the gourmet cold cut and meat brand, 100% made in Italy, will be presenting at the 65th Annual Summer 2019 Fancy Food Show Sunday, June 23rd - Tuesday, June 25th. Parmacotto will celebrate at Summer 2019 Fancy Food Show the launch of his products in the United States market. Earlier this year, Parmacotto launched their product line to t...
Interview: Banfi Vintners President And CEO Cristina Mariani-May And COO Rich Andrews
New York-based Banfi Vintners parted ways with Riunite, Bolla, and a number of other well-known Italian wine brands this spring, with those labels moving to Frederick Wildman & Sons. After building Riunite into a multi-million-case brand over the years, Banfi is now revamping its approach to focus sharply on the premium and luxury market, leading w...
An Italian Feast Loaded with Meats, Cheeses, and an Open Wine & Beer Bar Lands in Manhattan!
Ask any New Yorker who has been here long enough about their favorite sandwich shop in the five boroughs, and you’ll find one common name throughout: Alidoro, a legendary Italian specialty sandwich shop first founded in Manhattan circa 1986.
Iconic Italian Street Eats All’Antico Vinaio Is Coming to New York for the First Time
Start spreadin’ the news: All’Antico Vinaio, the iconic Italian street eatery that your friend who studied abroad in Florence still won’t shut up about, is coming to New York City for one month as a pop-up shop. This is the first time the Florentine panini spot will be expanding out of its native country, and owner Tommaso Mazzanti is excited to ta...
'Pizza Summit' exhibit at Ellis Island traces the immigration story of two area pizzeria families
Consider it a slice of American history. Literally. Johnny's Pizzeria of Mount Vernon and Posa Posa Restaurant & Pizzeria in Nanuet are being recognized at the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration with a new exhibit entitled “A Slice of History: Pizza in America." The temporary show, produced by Evelyn Hill Inc. the food and beverage concess...