Eat spaghetti on the dance floor at this new party
Ever feel a craving for pasta while you're partying? You need those carbs to keep your groove going, and this party provides. On Thursday, April 27, the roving Spaghetti Disco party will hit Manhattan for one night only. The disco extravaganza will take place at the Georgia Room, a lightly Georgia O’Keeffe-themed lounge above the Freehand Hotel in...
Foodies Excited for the Hudson Valley's New Taste of Italy
Have you ever dreamt of going to Italy? Visiting Italy is on my bucket list but until then I will create my own Italian paradise wherever I go, the European lifestyle sounds relaxing. There's something so delicious about Italian food, especially in New York state. Coming from an Italian family, I know that preparing food for others and serving it w...
Two Great Neapolitan Pizzas Reign in Manhattan: Which Is Better?
In 1996, La Pizza Fresca Ristorante rocked our pizza world by opening on 20th Street north of Union Square. It was an elegant spot with fancy wine and a wood-burning oven: unusual then, but commonplace now. It focused on pizza, but not the New York kind descended from places like Lombardi’s and Totonno’s. Instead, it claimed to serve the true pizza...
Carlotto, A Regional Italian Restaurant, Opens In Manhattan
A new restaurant in Manhattan’s Flatiron District will treat diners to a menu voyaging through Italy’s most celebrated regions. Carlotto, at 100 E 19th Street, opens next to its sibling restaurant, Oceans, which serves a globally inspired seafood menu. Carlotto, named for the owners’ family matriarch, servies house made pastas, cocktails, and an im...
Cafe Spaghetti – The Ultimate Italian Experience in Brooklyn
Looking for a hidden gem in Brooklyn where you can indulge in mouth-watering Italian cuisine? Look no further than Cafe Spaghetti! Nestled on 126 Union St, this charming restaurant will transport you straight to the streets of Italy with its warm and welcoming atmosphere. Why We Love It: - The atmosphere is warm and inviting, like dining with famil...
Rediscover the Joy of Dining at Il Tinello East - Neighborhood Gem captivates with Classic Service and Italian Cuisine
This season, discover the joy of the traditional “evening-out” meal full of warmth, passion and resounding character at Il Tinello East. This superb new restaurant is welcoming an astonishing number of returning restaurateurs and unique visitors to the City in style at 244 East 46th Street. From United Nations diplomats to tourists to those in the...
Death of Little Italy’s Iconic Old-World Stores: Too Much Rent, Too Few Customers
Esposito & Sons Jersey Pork Store, a butcher shop in Carroll Gardens, has closed after 100 years in business. A sign posted at the Court Street shop shows April 10 as the last day for one of Brooklyn’s oldest butchers. It’s just the latest passing of a historic business in the New York neighborhood. Esposito & Sons opened in Carroll Gardens a centu...
Italian Feast at Sam's on Harlem
Now we know if you are a fan of Sam’s Pizza… you have a particular Sam’s that you like to frequent. We decided to start making the rounds and started with Sam’s on Harlem! We kicked things off with their specialty salad. Home dressing, loaded with cheese, eggs, and Italian sausage… this is always a crowd-pleaser and worth the upgrade. We had the wh...
Hello Grappa! announces June events celebrating Grappa, Italy's sustainable spirit
Grappa, the sustainable spirit made with grape pomace, has been a celebrated part of Italian drinks culture for centuries. American proponents of the drink, as well as those interested in finding out more about its many uses as a sipping spirit and cocktail ingredient, will have ample opportunities to celebrate and learn about it this June.Hello Gr...
Mareluna Opens Second Location in NYC's Flatiron Neighborhood
Mareluna, SoHo’s intimate Italian dining destination, expands this week into a newly upgraded space at 46 West 22nd St. Helmed by Executive chef Nick Anson, Mareluna features an innovative take on Italian crowd favorites and multi-regional dishes, coupled with menu items expertly-curated to abundant seafood options and local produce offerings. The...
New Midtown Italian-American Spot Opens In Le Méridien
A new Italian-American is bringing a bevy of traditional dishes to Midtown inside of a recently opened luxury European hotel. At Allora Ristororante, inside Le Méridien at Fifth Avenue and 31st Street, one of their signature dishes is based on a 600-year-old six-foot-long piece of pasta. The rustic Abruzzese recipe Maccheroni alla Mugnaia (Miller’s...
Some of Napoli’s Best Pizza Can Be Found in Manhattan’s West Village
If you’ve ever journeyed across the world for a great meal, you’re in good company. Food is one of the main reasons to travel, after all. Now, New Yorkers don’t have to go far to devour one of Napoli’s best and most famous pizzas. After opening a Los Angeles outpost in 2019, L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele debuted in Manhattan’s West Village late last...