Babbo Italian Eatery raises over $200,000 for cancer research
At the Baseball for Babbo Day of Giving on Feb. 26, the community raised $203,501 to support pancreatic cancer research. Babbo Italian Eatery donated 100% of the profits from dine-in and take out, catering and gift card purchases, as well as proceeds from a raffle and auction featuring autographed MLB memorabilia to the Seena Magowitz Foundation, b...
Slice House by Tony Gemignani Brings Iconic Pizza Styles to Utah
Salt Lake City’s pizza scene has leveled up with the arrival of Utah’s first Slice House by Tony Gemignani — the 13-time World Pizza Champion. Known for its chef-driven approach, Slice House originated in Northern California’s Bay Area, Gemignani’s hometown. The franchise specializes in four distinct American pizza styles: New York, Grandma (which...
Siena Italian Restaurant Opens Al Fresco Dining Area
Siena Italian Authentic Trattoria has opened it’s patio for al fresco dining, allowing patrons to choose to be served lunch and dinner in an open air environment. With the return of beautiful spring and summer weather in Las Vegas, there’s no better place to have a romantic dinner or imbibe beautifully crafted beverages than outdoors in the fresh a...
Meatballs, Memories, and Maggiore’s Vision
The Sicilian Butcher brings authentic Italian cuisine to life, blending tradition with innovative twists inspired by the foods and flavors chef Joey Maggiore grew up on. Maggiore is the founder and executive chef for The Sicilian Butcher, one of the five brands owned and operated by his Maggiore Group. His father, Tomaso Maggiore, “was a master che...
Caramella takes Italian dining to a whole new level in Las Vegas
Italian food is, for many, the best ethnic food on the planet. In addition to being satisfying and comforting, it’s associated with family, tradition and fellowship. And odds are you’re planning an Italian meal as part of your Las Vegas experience. If so, there’s a new player in town, courtesy of Tao Group, which is redefining the dining experience...
New Italian restaurant on deck to replace Sushi Roku in Scottsdale
If finding the next vibey night out is your Roman Empire, put the W Scottsdale Hotel back on your radar. The Old Town resort plans to debut Sexy Roman, a new Italian-inspired restaurant with a roving martini cart, this spring.The restaurant will replace the luxe, date-night-worthy Sushi Roku, which shuttered in July 2023 following a 15-year run. Se...
Montelupo’s New Sibling Restaurant Goes Old-School Red Sauce
As a young culinary student, Adam Berger traveled to Montelupo Albese, within the Piedmont region of Italy, to learn pasta-making from the experts. He brought that education back to Portland, rolling dough at the legendary Italian tasting menu spot, Genoa, and at his own restaurants: the beloved (and now closed) Tabla Pasta E Vino in Kerns, and Mon...
Allora Gelato brings a taste of Italy to Scottsdale, one scoop at a time
Scottsdale has a new gelateria, and it just might serve the most authentic scoop this side of the Atlantic. Allora Gelato, located off Scottsdale Road and Shea Boulevard, opened its doors two months ago, following a dream that owner Lalo Fuentes has had since trying gelato in Rome in 2005. “The main reason that we chose the name of Allora is becaus...
What Was In The Most Expensive Lasagna Ever Sold
Lasagna may strike you as a homey Italian comfort food, but there is no food so humble that the world of fine dining can't transform it into a bit of conspicuous consumption. That's why you can find chocolate pudding and beef tacos that somehow cost more than $25,000 a piece. You would hope all that money is all about making it taste better, but th...
Tao Group's new Caramella brings a groovy taste of Italy to Planet Hollywood
Tao Group Hospitality has left its luxurious stamp on too many concepts to count. The Tao touch is evident in all the little details: lush decor; intimate, if not outright sexy atmosphere; the unspoken expectation that you’re here to dine, but in a few hours you’ll be ready to dance. Beauty & Essex, Lavo, Stanton Social Prime—they all have those de...
Texas-Based il Bracco to Open First Arizona Location
Western Addition Restaurant Group recently broke ground for il Bracco, an upscale Italian restaurant in Scottsdale. The Italian hotspots will mark the group’s first out-of-state expansion and is poised to become a new neighborhood go-to. Slated to open in late 2025, il Bracco will be situated on the corner of Scottsdale Road and Rose Lane, within t...
Italy Shines at the Winter Fancy Food Show
The Las Vegas Convention Center once again played host to the Winter Fancy Food Show, serving as the stage for a grand showcase of Italian culinary excellence. At its heart was the Italian Pavilion, the largest international exhibit at the fair, spanning nearly 1,000 square meters. Featuring 101 stands, it highlighted the best of Italy’s agri-food...