Popular NYC pizza (and pasta) coming to Rutherford
New York City pizza cognoscenti know that getting a table at Song'E Napule in Greenwich Village is not easy. The place is teeny. The lines are often long. And reservations, until recently, were not offered. But many New Yorkers put up with the wait, the tight space, the noise. Pizza this good is worth a bit of inconvenience. Soon North Jersey pizza...
True Italian Taste: Master Class “Boot” Camp Upcoming Event
Join us on December 14, 2020 for our third True Italian Taste Master Class “Boot” Camp. During this Master Class, participants will be led on a guided exploration of the flavors of Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region by a panel of expert speakers including Francesco Lupo (prosciutto specialist, consultant to the Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma, and foo...
Massimo Bottura's Food For Soul Launches US Projects
Just days ago, world-renowned Italian chef Massimo Bottura convened with leaders at the World Economic Forum to discuss the future of food. As a newly appointed UN Goodwill Ambassador tasked with reducing food waste, the Michelin-starred chef from Osteria Francescana shared plenty of insights. “Food is not just economy," he said. "Food is culture,...
Outdoor Dining in NYC Promises the Best Holiday Family Photo
“It’s like you’re eating under a canopy of lemons,” said Carlos Franqui, describing the outdoor courtyard that he yearns for and normally visits every year. It's part of his favorite restaurant on the island of Capri, Da Paolino. This summer, Carlos was unable to visit Italy, so he used memories from the Amalfi Coast to transform the entrances and...
We’re Open: Pasta Louise
Opening a business is no easy undertaking but trying to open one in the middle of a pandemic comes with even more challenges. Fresh pasta is made from scratch every day at Pasta Louise. Owner Allison Arevalo shared some of the tasty dishes with News 12. "The food feels fresh. We use lots of local ingredients and lots of organic ingredients. It does...
Mozzafiato Pizzeria set to open soon in Centereach
Joe Strada would always walk into a typical pizzeria and feel like something was missing — something, breathtaking. His long-held concept for an ideal pizzeria will now be brought to life with Mozzafiato Pizzeria — which translates to “breathtaking” in Italian — opening at 1950 Middle Country Road in Centereach this fall. Mozzafiato Pizzeria will o...
We’re Open: Primi Italian Steakhouse in West Islip
Eating out during the winter is tough especially with COVID-19 restrictions in place, but Primi Italian Steakhouse in West Islip is getting creative. They are featuring cool new options for guests to enjoy. Like all Long Island restaurants, Primi Italian had to pivot their business plan due to the virus. “Adapt the business, takeout, social distan...
Settimana della Cucina Italiana nel Mondo a New York nel segno della solidarietà
Continua negli USA la quinta edizione della Settimana della Cucina Italiana nel Mondo, iniziata lunedì 16 novembre dall’Ambasciata d’Italia a Washington, e che si concluderà domenica 22 novembre. Quest’anno il Consolato Generale d’Italia a New York, in partnership con la Camera di Commercio Italia-America e l’Accademia italiana della Cucina oltre c...
Risotto all’Amarone in NYC: Slow-Cooked Rice in Butter & Wine
Not far from the city where Romeo and Juliet fell in love [Verona], the small commune of Isola della Scala produces some of Italy’s most prized varieties of rice. Unlike other parts of Italy, in this region, rice– not pasta– is the carbohydrate of choice. In October, the rice-farming families, like the Melotti’s, dive into harvest, processing the p...
Sant Ambroeus opens at Brookfield Place
New York favorite Sant Ambroeus has officially opened the doors of its new Coffee Bar at Brookfield Place. The latest iteration of the Italian destination brings its heritage of Milanese hospitality and coffee culture to the Financial District. The coffee bar features pastries, cakes, sandwiches, salads and gelato, and welcomes guests to its espres...
Every Old-School Italian Restaurant for Pizza and Pasta in Westchester
Few things are more soothing when the mercury dips or at the end of a grueling week than a steaming bowl of baked ziti or a king-sized serving of chicken parmigiana with a side of spaghetti. Even a simple, crisp-and-cheesy pepperoni pizza (with a nice Chianti) can turn a bad day into a better night. Always satisfying, rarely disappointing, and neve...
The Ultimate Italian Meringue Dessert in Brooklyn
At Osteria Brooklyn, Chef Raffaele Solinas holds court in a pressed chef uniform. In the dining area, the pizza oven warms the room and the terracotta plates hanging on the wall seem to twinkle like Sardinian suns. Chef Raffaele, a Sardinian chef trained in the French method, keeps an immaculate space. On the pizza counter, a stand holds a porcelai...