Song’E Napule Pizzeria and Trattoria Celebrates 10 Years of Neapolitan Authenticity
Song’E Napule Pizzeria and Trattoria celebrate a decade of bringing the heart of Naples to New York City, led by Naples-born chef Ciro Iovine and his wife, Austria. What began as a humble pizzeria in the West Village has grown into a beloved institution, serving authentic Italian pizza across four thriving locations: Two in the West Village, Uppe...
Fasano New York is a throwback to the grand Italian restaurants of 90s Manhattan
If you’re going to have a restaurant in one of the most highly contested areas of Manhattan, you’re going to need a strong offering. Thankfully, Fasano Restaurant is well up-to-task with spritely, classic service and a sense of grandeur that’s a little bit of Rome and 90s New York rolled into one. The thing you’ll remember most about this impeccabl...
Casasalvo Now Open On Upper East Side in NYC
Casasalvo, an Italian cafe, market, and espresso bar, opened a third Manhattan location on the Upper East Side on Thursday. The new eatery – at 1491 Second Avenue near East 78th Street – will offer Italian breakfast items, sandwiches, salads, pasta dishes, and coffee of all kinds. Remarkably, all coffee and espresso beverages – including a legendar...
How This 101-Year-Old Macelleria Stays at the Heart of New York’s Little Italy
Behind the counter at Albanese Meats & Poultry, Jennifer Prezioso is hard at work, hair pulled into a ponytail, bandana tied tight to cover any flyaways, as she expertly breaks down a cow’s hind quarter. Just 25% of butchers in the United States are female, and she’s made a name for herself as one of them. Albanese is her mother’s maiden name, poi...
Italian Heritage Is In Full Force At Tucci In New York
TUCCI, NoHo's buzzy Italian hotspot and sister restaurant to the iconic Delmonico's, celebrates tradition and taste. Americans traveled to Italy in droves this summer, and it continues to be an international hotspot this fall. I personally make it a point to visit at least once or twice a year, but so far, in 2024, I haven’t had a chance to go. How...
Culinary Spotlight: Rino’s of Boca
The “American Dream” is alive and well, and Rino Aprea is living it every day. Rino is the son of Italian immigrants Giovanni and Enza Aprea, who settled in Brooklyn, NY, in 1965. Rino often accompanied his father to work (as a line cook) at Angelo’s of Mulberry Street, an iconic Little Italy restaurant. As luck would have it, Giovanni was offered...
Nonna’s Cooking Gets a California Upgrade at Campanella in Sebastopol
Campanella’s Chicken Parm Pie says everything you need to know about the new Brooklyn-meets-Sebastopol Italian American restaurant. The hand-tossed pizza topped with mozzarella, vodka sauce and fried chicken cutlets is a throwback to owner Tom Rutledge’s favorite childhood snack when visiting his grandparents in Brooklyn and Queens. That, along wit...
Giuseppe's Italian Eatery to Bring Familiar Favorites to Corning
A familiar name in the local dining scene is preparing to take over Cugini's and open a new restaurant on Corning's Market Street. Gaetano Ruggiero, known for his work with Louie's and Giuseppe's, plans to open Giuseppe's Italian Eatery, a spot that will combine dishes from both restaurants. "We are a Bon Appetit dining destination and anytime tha...
From Roots to Global Impact: New York Celebrates Italian Heritage, and Mediterranean Diet, through Gastrodiplomacy
On October 10 NYU hosted a conference that explored the intersection of roots tourism, cultural heritage, and gastrodiplomacy. "The Power of Food and the Values of the Roots: Building a Sustainable Future through Gastrodiplomacy and Cultural Alliances" brought together thought experts to examine how traditional food practices can serve as a bridge...
Espresso Dreams and Pistachio Creams — Sicilian Chef Brings Authentic Italian Flavor to Hell’s Kitchen
Casasalvo, the “Casa” (house) of Sicilian chef Salvo Lo Castro, opened last week on 9th Avenue (bw W36/37th St) — with the mission to serve the neighborhood “the best coffee in New York City” in Salvo’s own words. Most coffee beverages, including cappuccino and espresso, are priced at a modest $2.50, because Salvo imports his beans directly from D...
Gno kidding! How gnocchi became like Chipotle as the hottest grab-and-go food in NYC
New York is a paradise of quick bites, from world-class pizza slices to hot dogs with all the trimmings, but a really good plate of pasta is typically reserved for a nice night out at an Italian restaurant. However, with the cost of dining out higher than ever, big eaters in the Big Apple no longer have to book a table. These days, you can find som...
Giorgio Armani, 90, Is Opening a New Restaurant on Madison Avenue to Celebrate Beautiful Food
For Giorgio Armani, style goes beyond fashion. It is but one expression, and food is another. Just two decades after debuting his fashion label in Milan in 1975, Armani opened his first restaurant in Paris, the entrée to an epicurean empire that now serves carefully considered Italian cuisine in such glittering cities as Dubai, Milan, and Tokyo. T...