Little Fino Brings 20-Inch Italian Sandwiches To Brooklyn
Sandwich too stubby? Head to Williamsburg, where a new restaurant by Andrew Carmellini’s restaurant group, NoHo Hospitality, just opened at The William Vale. Located on the ground floor of the luxury Williamsburg property, Little Fino opened on April 15, 2025. The restaurant is an addition to The William Vale’s dining options, which include Leuca a...
L’Arte del Gelato Opens in Williamsburg This Week
Williamsburg is getting a new gelateria just in time for summer. L’Arte del Gelato (158 Bedford Ave.), offering “old-school Italian” artisanal gelato, is opening on May 1. L’Arte del Gelato has deep roots in Sicily. Founder Francesco Realmuto started L’Arte del Gelato over 20 years ago, aiming to bring the Sicilian gelato experience to New York. Tw...
Café Capriccio honored with New York State Empire Award
Café Capriccio in Albany received the New York State Empire Award on Monday. The Italian restaurant, which opened its doors in 1982, has become a staple in the Albany community. Senator Patricia Fahy presented the award to the restaurant alongside owner and chef Jim Rua and other state officials. Café Capriccio, located in a historic brownstone bui...
Be Pasta brings intimate, pasta-driven experience to Brooklyn
A new elevated pasta concept has just opened up in Brooklyn. Located at 447 1st St. in Park Slope, Be Pasta is a new pasta-driven experience that explores the versatility of pasta dishes. The concept is brought to life by the team behind acclaimed Spes (East Village), Have&Meyer (Williamsburg), and Terre (Park Slope), and in collaboration with thre...
Pino’s Italian Food Market Opens In Dix Hills: 'Very, Very Excited'
Pino's Italian Food Market opened in Dix Hills in late March. The market, located at 683 Old Country Road, is owned by the family that runs The Original Salpino's of Wantagh and North Babylon. Paul Barbieri runs the shop with his father, Pino Barbieri, and brother-in-law, Larry Avvenire. Paul said he is "very, very excited" about bringing Pino's to...
In Greenport NY, Claudio’s to open April 19
Greenport-based Claudio’s, the waterfront dining spot that opened in 1870, is reopening April 19, in time for Easter. The Claudio’s Greenport Waterfront Complex restaurant group is also launching two new concepts in May. The concepts include Common Country East (once home to Crabby Jerry’s) and Charlie Boy at Claudio’s (in the spaces that previous...
An Italian Sandwich Pop-Up Is Settling Down and Opening a Storefront
Salvatore La Rosa, who initially found success with selling sandwiches via a circa 1970s moped, is settling down. La Rosa says he’s signed a lease for Salvo’s at 66-01 Forest Avenue, near Gates Avenue, in a former Ridgewood shoe repair shop. Salvo’s began selling Italian lunch by way of Instagram in 2023. Some of his earliest offerings included a m...
Are These the Best 25 Italian Bakeries In Upstate NY? "Mangia"
I love an Italian bakery. Who doesn't? As a travel and food writer I am always getting asked for restaurant and bakery suggestions, from all over upstate New York. That is such a hard question to answer. We all have our favorites, and frankly nobody is going to change our opinions on that. Right? So putting this list together was both challengi...
Ambra Gains Recognition as a Premier Neighborhood Restaurant in West Village for Date Nights and Group Dining
Ambra, an Italian restaurant in NYC’s West Village, is receiving increased recognition as a reliable destination for couples, small groups, and private functions. Since opening in late 2023, the restaurant has built a steady following by focusing on consistent food preparation, professional service, and a low-key setting suited to various dining oc...
Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale PDO Aims to Win Over American Consumers
Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena PDO—one of the most distinguished products under Italy’s protected designation of origin (PDO) system—is currently touring the United States alongside the Arena di Verona Foundation, supporting the launch of the 2025 Arena Opera Festival as an official supplier. The initiative marks a renewed partnership follo...
At the Table: Schenectady's Mac & Roni Modern Italian Kitchen
You know how you go to Chipotle for fast casual and get to dictate the construction of your meal? Now you can do it with Italian food, too. At Mac & Roni, on Nott Terrace not far from State Street, you can build your own bowl, salad or wrap. With real, homemade Italian-style ingredients. Like from a real Italian restaurant. Holy cow. It’s modern, a...
All’Antico Vinaio Lands at Grand Central with Its Signature Sandwich
Opening a sandwich shop may not sound groundbreaking. But doing it in the heart of Manhattan, inside a landmark like Grand Central Terminal, while keeping the menu unchanged for years? That’s a statement. At 125 Park Avenue, All’Antico Vinaio has launched its latest outpost, offering the same schiacciata bread, the same bold fillings, and the same...