Unveiling indigenuos Sicilian varietals, Assovini Sicilia to present undiscovered gems of the mediterranean
On October 26th and 27th, Assovini Sicilia, an association representing over 90 of the best wine producers across the island, will present a selection of interesting and unique wines from Sicily to a US press and trade audience for the first time ever. In collaboration with Colangelo & Partners, the event will showcase the unique variety the islan...
Updated Italian-American Restaurant Hailed As 'Westchester Treasure'
A Westchester County Italian restaurant has become a go-to for some residents thanks to its selection of homemade pasta dishes and cocktails. TVB by: Pax Romana is located at 171 East Post Road in White Plains. The restaurant's menu includes pasta dishes such as spaghetti alla carbonara, penne alla vodka and ravioli. Guests can also choose from ent...
Balsamic Vinegar Of Modena To Launch Annual Original Balsamic Week In New York
Following a year of virtual events, the Consortium of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena has announced the launch of the first annual Original Balsamic Week in New York. The inaugural, Original Balsamic Week will kick off in New York on November 1st and run through November 7th. With up to 20 restaurant partners, the collaboration will give foodies and Ita...
Raffaele’s Italian Deli and Imports brings flavors of Italy to Clifton Park
New local business Raffaele’s Italian Deli and Imports is bringing the flavors of Italy to the Clifton Park community. This new deli and import store, set in the newly built Rexford Landing plaza at 675 Grooms Rd., made its debut over the summer serving pizza, sandwiches, salads and more. Popular offerings include housemade meatballs, arancini and...
Ci Siamo Is a Fiery Italian Newcomer from Hillary Sterling and Danny Meyer
Hillary Sterling is no stranger to playing with fire. The chef’s car is stocked with a tiny Weber grill and a cast-iron skillet, so she’s always ready for an impromptu fireside meal, and she’s also cooked for a crowd over a raging flame on multiple occasions as part of a bonfire cooking series. Sterling says she’s gotten “a little obsessed” with th...
Italian chocolate masters lease NYC basecamp for US retail expansion
Italian chocolatier Venchi Chocolate has leased a New York City headquarters space as it prepares to expand its US retail footprint. Resolution Real Estate Partners’ Brett Weiss and John Monaco represented landlord Kiami Windsor Management in the 3,525 s/f office deal at 16 West 36th Street in Midtown West. Newmark’s Ross Kaplan and William Chaplin...
Felidia, the Midtown Italian Restaurant That Launched the Bastianich Empire, Closes
Four decades after celebrity chef Lidia Bastianich opened Felidia, her esteemed Midtown restaurant has quietly shuttered. In September, Bastianich sold the brownstone that’s been home to the Italian restaurant since 1981 as part of a $4.7 million deal, according to PincusCo. The building is now owned by Tony Park, the chief executive of real estate...
New York’s Lucciola Uniquely Serves The Rich Cooking Of Bologna, Based On Extraordinary Ingredients.
Like the old joke about the three most important things in real estate being location, location and location, it is always worth repeating that when it comes to cooking, the essentials are ingredients, ingredients and ingredients. Without good ones a good cook cannot produce a good meal; without the finest a great chef will never show his mettle. O...
From Miami to New York City, the Real Emilian Cuisine is Served at “Via Emilia 9”
Craving tortellini, piadina or gnocco fritto? There is no need to take a trip to Emilia Romagna in Italy, the Emilian tradition is served at Via Emilia 9 in Miami and Nonna Beppa in New York City. Two different names but one message in common: bring authenticity to the United States, and no modifications are allowed. Indeed, because if you want to...
New York’s The Leopard At Des Artistes Has A New Chef And He’s Doing Northern Italian Cuisine Close To The Best In Florence And Venice
A few months ago I wrote in this column that Il Gattopardo, across from the Museum of Modern Art, was currently the finest Italian restaurant in New York. Now, I want to fudge on that claim, not because it has been superseded by another restaurant but because it has its equal at The Leopard at Des Artistes near Lincoln Center. My sophisticated read...
DiTondo’s, an Italian favorite, reopens with new name and menu
Italian food is once again being cooked up in DiTondo’s storied Seneca Street kitchen. But as the restaurant reopens after a three-year hiatus, it has a new name, new owners and a new vision. Rita DiTondo, a great-granddaughter of original owner Sebastiano DiTondo, and her father, John, bought the restaurant from John’s cousins in 2019. She and her...
Popular Northern Westchester Italian Restaurant Cited For Generous Portions, Family Ambiance
Mamma Rosa Ristorante is located at 252 Route 100 in Somers. Owner and Executive Chef Fortunato Multari opened the eatery in October of 2011. Guests can choose from a variety of pasta dishes, such as gnocchi bolognese and lobster ravioli. The restaurant also offers Chicken Francese, Chicken Piccata, Shrimp Scampi and more. Check out the full menu...