Recipes From America’s Italian Communities – Part 6
The Southeast – As immigrants from the different regions of Italy settled throughout the various regions of the United States, many brought with them a distinct regional Italian culinary tradition. Many of these foods and recipes developed into new favorites for the townspeople and later for Americans nationwide. Saint Helena, North Caroli...
Upscale Italian restaurant Tartufo coming to Midtown
Reservations-only, fine-dining Italian restaurant Tartufo Nashville has targeted a June 10 opening at the Midtown building formerly occupied by eateries Magnolia South and Mambu. In addition to dining rooms for 48 patrons, the 4,500-square-foot restaurant at 1808 Hayes St. will have a small bar, a piano lounge and an outdoor covered patio...
Chef Paulette Licitra shares favorite Italian recipe
Name: Paulette Licitra, aka Chef Paulette Current occupation: Chef/cooking instructor. She teaches Italian cooking classes out of her home in Nashville. Licitra completed her professional culinary studies at the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) in New York City and cooked in Mario Batali's restaurant Lupa. Her cookbook, "Italian Cooking Party...
Italian heritage lodge presents Jan. 17 pasta night
Order Sons of Italy in America's Richard A. Capozzola Lodge 2865 presents a family pasta night Jan. 17. Pasta with meatballs or sausage, salad, bread, tea and dessert will be served 5-8 p.m. Jan. 17 at Foxwood Country Club, 4927 Antioch Road. Adults pay $7 per plate; children 11 and under pay $3.50 per dish. Take-outs are available.&n...
The real Italian debate on salting pasta water—not if, but when
It took a 300-page hedge fund report to tell Olive Garden that they had a big problem—there's no salt in the pasta. "Shockingly," says the report, "Olive Garden no longer salts the water it uses to boil the pasta, merely to get a longer warranty on its pots." Shocking indeed. The Italian word for pasta that lacks salt—"sciocca"—also means "si...
Italian Market Plans Sixth Location
Doris Italian Market and Bakery, recently began construction on its sixth and largest specialty supermarket in North Palm Beach. Located in the Village of North Palm Beach, the 22,000 square-foot store is scheduled to open in the fall and will be the independent chain's second in Palm Beach County. The residential community, which is...
Ciao Cucina Bar Offers Up Tasty Italian In Coconut Creek
Say "Ciao" to Ciao Cucina Bar, the new Italian gastropub at the Promenade in Coconut Creek. "The reason we named it Ciao is because the moment you come in, you say "ciao." When you leave, you say "ciao." It's the beginning and end of your experience," said owner George Pappas. Born and raised in Greece, George Pappas always had a drea...
Authentic Italy served at The Dove III tasting luncheon
When I visited The Dove III last week, Chef John Mattiello was getting ready for Easter. Three meaty lamb shanks seasoned with salt, pepper and rosemary snapped and crackled in a heavy skillet. The chef works quickly. As the meat browned, he chopped several carrots, a couple of big onions and celery. He tossed the veget...
Dining Out: American spin on Italian fare at Sauce
Although the name is simple, Sauce is anything but. You'll find more than 15 gourmet pizzas, plenty of traditional pasta dishes and bread — really good bread. "This is an American spin on Italian cuisine," says owner Tyler Rooks, who opened Sauce nearly three years ago at 2858 S. Church St. Rooks' family has owned Italian restaurants for...
Little Italy brings new flavors to Rockmart
Southern hospitality clinched the decision for James Chin to locate a new Italian restaurant in Rockmart.James and his father Jack Chin visited the area from Tennessee and were impressed with the warm welcome they received from local people. "It was like the welcome mat had been spread for my family," said Jennifer Baker. "We are from Tennessee an...
Arte Caffe opens Italian bakery, restaurant in Bradenton's Village of the Arts
by Janelle O'Dea Village of the Arts welcomed a taste of Italy this week. Remo and Meridith Mambelli opened Arte Caffe to offer true Italian flavors and a place to relax to the Village of the Arts. "I'm trying to bring the real deal," Remo Mambelli said. "A simple taste of Italy." He arrived in the United States in 1990...
High-end Italian restaurant Circo will top new I-Drive project
High-end Italian restaurant Circo Orlando will be the penthouse tenant on an International Drive retail and parking project, complete with a retractable glass roof over its patio and views of the theme parks. Circo Orlando, a part of Le Cirque Restaurant brands, will be the top-level tenant at the new 10-story parking and retail structure next...