Charismatic Dallas Restaurant King Talks Expansion, Italian Beginnings, River Oaks Moves & Globetrotting
by Linden Wilson Arriving at his Highland Park Village eatery Bistro 31 to sit for a portrait for this story, restaurateur Alberto Lombardi greeted me jovially with an air-kiss on each cheek and promptly asked if I'd care for an espresso. This is the type of warm, European–style hospitality Lombardi is famous for — and it is genuine, carry...
Pizzeria Gusto takes Italian pie to new level in Oklahoma City
In Spanish, "mucho gusto" is a common phrase meaning "nice to meet you." In Oklahoma City, Pizzeria Gusto, 2415 N Walker Ave., is an uncommon pizza place whose acquaintance you'll be happy to make. Owners Chris Lower and chef Kathryn Mathis have taken Oklahoma City's dining scene by storm with a succession of well-appointed, modern fast-ca...
H-E-B strikes import deal for Italian groceries
By Dylan Baddour The world's most dedicated culinary pilgrims find their holy grail of deliciousness in Italy. But Texans soon won't have to go that far, because in October more than 3,000 Italian imports are coming to H-E-B. About 300 grocery stores across Texas will soon stock Italian-made pastas, olive oils, cheeses, preserve...
Bistecca Italian Steakhouse Quietly Opens in Montrose
by Wes Griffin Bistecca Italian Steakhouse at 224 Westheimer has opened. If you've driven by the space you've likely done a double-take to it's impressive modern but quaint exterior which was built out rather quickly but quietly and with no signage until recently. So it remained rather under the radar as construction came to completion in...
Fort Smith Savors New Italian, Barbecue Restaurants
When Christopher Columbus arrived in the New World around the Bahamas he may have heard the native word "barbacoa" to describe local's way of slow cooking meat. In Fort Smith there is a loose connection between the Italians and barbecue in the form of two relatively new restaurants. Read more Source: http://swtimes.c...
A new series starting at the ICCC: Le Stagioni in Tavola – Seasons at the Table
On April 30th the ICCC will launch a new special series dedicated to Italian food and wines: LE STAGIONI IN TAVOLA – SEASONS AT THE TABLE. A series of live demo dinners dedicated to the fresh products of the Season, promoting the use of Organic fruits and vegetables, for a healthy and well balanced diet according to the Mediterranean nutritional pa...
Patrizio's is open in Uptown
by Scott Reitz The Highland Park location of Patrizio's, which closed earlier this year after 25 years of service, reopened quietly in Uptown earlier this month. The restaurant will host a grand opening party Thursday, and then make an attempt to create 25 years of additional memories in the space that held Private Social before it held Ba...
Saint Rocco’s New York Italian in Dallas
By Teresa GubbinsDallas restaurateur Phil Romano, whose portfolio includes gourmet grocery Eatzi's and the Trinity Groves restaurant complex in West Dallas, knows his Italian-American. He not only conceived the Romano's Macaroni Grill chain, he imported a celebrated Italian restaurant to Dallas in 2004: New York's Il Mulino. But Il Mulino...
A Sneak Peek Inside Saint Rocco’s New York Italian at Trinity Groves
by Catherine Downes Saint Rocco's New York Italian opens tonight in Trinity Groves. The restaurant, from Phil Romano and executive chef and co-owner Jay Valley, features Italian-inspired dishes. Both men are first generation Italian Americans and the menu and decor pay homage to their time spent in Italian American clubs growing up. ...
Scalo Northern Italian Grill celebrates 30 years
by Maria Berry It's Monday morning. Steve Paternoster, owner and self-proclaimed "Head Italian" of Scalo Northern Italian Grill, mainlines caffe americano as he holds back-to-back meetings with one group after another at his celebrated restaurant, a cornerstone of Albuquerque's Nob Hill since 1986. Some are there seeking his legendary phil...
World's best chocolate hits shelves at upscale Houston supermarket
Amedei Tuscany, which has been called "the world's best chocolate," has been added to the shelves at all Central Market locations, including the store in Houston. Made in Italy, Amedei has won many best-chocolate awards and has acquired a cult-like status among chefs for its creamy texture and bright flavor. Food and Wine magazine did a st...
Outside the Kitchen with Porta Napoli
Chef/Owners: Sandra and Roger Cappucci Residence: Mamaroneck Food Business: Porta Napoli, Harrison Growing up in Harrison, Roger Cappucci had several passions: pasta, meatballs, ragù, bread. And Sandra Manzella. The food, he adored from his grandmother's kitchen. Sandra he adored from afar. Acquainted through their large Italian American communi...