Pizza is one of the most popular food dishes in American social circles. Everyone has seen the iconic pizza dough toss and has wanted to try it for themselves, but now Inside DFW’s Jenny Anchondo is trying it herself. She made her way to Napoli’s of Grapevine, to learn how to make a pizza from scratch. Be sure to watch because you can even learn so...
Dallas' popular pizza chain Cane Rosso has opened a new location in North Dallas, at the revitalized Hillcrest Village neighborhood center at 6959 Arapaho Rd., with trademark elements that include Neapolitan-style pizza and a sprawling patio. A release says that Cane Rosso founder and owner Jay Jerrier is a fan of the center, which is home to a num...
There’s a new steakhouse in town, and this one comes with an Italian twist. Dean’s Italian Steakhouse opened quietly earlier this month at the corner of Brazos and East Second streets in the JW Marriott-adjacent space formerly occupied by OP Italian (née Osteria Pronto). Named for the late, renowned businessman and philanthropist Dean White, the re...
Italian cuisine is one of life's little pleasures, the food is wholesome and the flavoring is excellent. There are so many Italian dishes to choose from, which gives this type of cuisine such a wonderful variety. Traditionally, the ingredients used in these dishes are fresh, and that makes the flavor even better. Every place has its own unique Ital...
A longtime pizzeria in Deep Ellum has closed: Mama Mias Italian, which held court on the far eastern edge of Deep Ellum at 2935 Elm St. closed on Sunday after 18 years. Owner Anselmo Manzanares announced the closure with a note on the restaurant's Facebook page, partially blaming the pandemic. "After 18 years in business we feel it is in our best i...
The restaurant company that includes Fort Worth chef Stefon Rishel has made a name for itself by developing bustling, jubilant, and colorful concepts — Wishbone & Flynt on South Main and Parker County Ice House in Aledo — that feature chef-inspired takes on American classics. At Tre Mogli, the restaurant’s interior colors and overall vibe are more...
When Mitch Kauffman first toured an Old East Dallas property built in 1926, with burglar bars on the windows, one window air conditioning unit and linoleum flooring, his first thought was, “OK, it’s got a grease trap and a vent hood.” Kauffman, an Ohio native, was searching for a new place for his Urbano Cafe. After working for hotels, including t...
Back in 2016 our blog looked a lot different. There were no videos. We’d show up to a restaurant and ask to talk to a manager or owner for a few minutes to get some basic information for our article. Well, let’s just say we’ve come a long way…. Also back in 2016, we walked into Giovanni’s Pizza & Pasta in Argyle and met who was then the new owner,...
Giaola Italian Kitchen is expecting to open its second location in Frisco; the original restaurant is located in Carlsbad, California. Giaola Italian Kitchen is a collaboration between owner Sandra DiCicco and Executive Chef Amy DiBase that is expected to open in October. Giaola Italian Kitchen will mimic the original menu of classic Italian dishes...
Mici Italian, the fast-casual Italian franchise, is gearing up to open the brand’s first Texas location in Frisco. The doors will open early July at 8244 FM 423, Suite 400, Frisco, Texas. This exciting news is just the beginning of the Colorado restaurant chain’s expansion plans. Carlos Smith, the franchisee who owns the forthcoming Frisco locatio...
The start of summer marks a long-awaited moment of magnificence– when Italians embrace every sense of the landscape as the earth explodes with juicy fruits and sun-ripened vegetables ready to quench sweltering summer thirsts. During this season of splendor, Italian cuisine foregrounds the full flavors of the harvest with uncomplicated, ingredient-d...
Rosati’s Pizza opened its newest location on Monday, May 9, in The Woodlands / Conroe area of Montgomery County at 4150 FM 1488, approximately five miles west of I-45. The new restaurant is home to the country’s first Rosati’s drive-thru, featuring a limited menu of fan favorites and pizza by the slice. The full Rosati’s menu is available via carry...