Stella 34 Trattoria and Vivoli Il Gelato open eateries in Macy's flagship Herald Square store
by Patti Lee A slice of Italy has come to Gotham's most famous department store. Along with trendy shoes and brand -name cookware, New Yorkers can now get gourmet pizzas and artisanal gelato at Macy's Herald Square store. It's the latest phase of the flagship's multi million -dollar makeover, a facelift that's expected to draw a youn...
Petaluma’s Pizza, Pasta and Other Tasty Italian and Not-So-Italian Fare
Petaluma restaurant has been serving up Italian food on the Upper East Side since 1984—with a brief interruption. This past summer the restaurant reopened under new management and with a new chef, C.J. Bivona. Wood-fired pizza and pastas make up much of the menu, both classic recipes and updated takes on favorites. Read more &nbs...
Chef Kevin Gentile to take over kitchen at Bella Cigna in Manlius
Kevin Gentile has been one of Central New York's best (and best known) chefs for more than a decade. Lately, he's been well-traveled, too. His newest stop is Bella Cigna, the Italian-American restaurant located next to the Swan Pond, at 301 Fayette St. (Route 92) in Manlius. Starting Tuesday, he takes over as executive chef and g...
Risotteria Melotti
by Laura La Risotteria Melotti ha aperto in pieno East Village, uno dei quartieri più vivi e artistici della città, al 309 E di 5th Street, vicino all'angolo con 2nd Avenue. Mentre eravamo sedute al bancone è arrivato anche Gianmaria, il proprietario, con la famiglia e l'amico Marco, e in meno di mezz'oretta eravamo seduti tutti assie...
Giovanni Rana, scuola di pasta a Harlem
Giovanni Rana, in occasione del suo compleanno, mercoledì 16 ottobre, insegnerà tutti i segreti per fare i ravioli, a 35 studenti di 12-13 anni della scuola cattolica Corpus Christi School di Harlem-Morningside Heights che studiano italiano. All'evento – parte dell'Anno della cultura italiana negli Usa - saranno presenti il console generale di New...
Second Edition of Awards Ceremony "Awards under the Stars: Celebrating Research and Flavors of Apulian Cuisine"
The award ceremony takes place this Sunday, June 29 at the Gansevoort Luxury Resort in New York. The ceremony, "Award under the stars: Research and Flavors of Apulian cuisine," was created to promote the Mediterranean diet and its benefits, Puglia tourism and art made in Puglia. The evening is organized by Giusy Malcangi, president of the...
Metti New York in pentola, poi mangiati l’America col made in Italy
By Federica Dato Il bello delle imprese, di quelle competitive e capaci d'esser fedeli alla propria essenza, è che non sognano, si prefiggono obiettivi. Nel cuore di Manhattan ci siamo stati tutti, magari senza esser mai saliti su un aereo. Sulla Quinta strada ci siamo innamorati, abbiamo girato per negozi e mangiato la qualsiasi. Sul marciapiede,...
I vini italiani: sempre nel cuore dei newyorchesi
Sono appena rientrata dalla Wine Bloggers Conference che si è svolta nell'area dei Finger Lakes, nello stato di New York. Nel mio ultimo articolo, avevo già scritto dei bei Riesling che avevo avuto occasione di provare prima della conferenza. Ma durante il mio viaggio sono stata ancora più piacevolmente sorpresa non solo da altri dei loro Riesling,...
Fundraiser for the victims of the earthquake in Amatrice
The Italian Charities of America will be holding a fundraiser for the victims of the earthquake in AMATRICE. On Saturday September 10th 2016 from 1 to 4 pm. Volunteers are needed to bake or cook Italian Specialties such as baked ziti, lasagna, sausage and peppers, spaghetti and meatballs, Caesar salad, pizza, etc. This items will be...
Sciortino's closed, Taste closing
The pizza/Italian-American spot in the former Miss Albany Diner space on Broadway closed at the end of the year. Posted Matt Baumgartner today on FB: "Although Sciortino's was a very personal restaurant for me, I feel like something new and exciting in that space would be more beneficial to the booming Warehouse District." Read mo...
Italian Club of Staten Island leads holiday food drive
By Shane DiMaio The Italian Club of Staten Island Foundation held its annual food drive Friday inside Christ United Methodist Church in Graniteville to help feed the hungry during the holiday season. Every year, the 65-year-old organization raises money from its members to pay for assorted food items that go to families around S...
Katerina Ristorante Italiano to Open in Great Neck
New York City Restaurateurs Antonio Cerra and Executive Chef Alberto Argudo bring more than 50 years of experience in the hospitality industry in New York City are now taking their talents to Great Neck, Long Island to provide guests modern Italian Cuisine. They are joined by 1st time Restaurateur Kathy "Katerina" Cerra! "Italian Cuisine,"...