Postino’s Battle of The Bruschetta is Back for Year Three!
Postino WineCafé is turning up the summer heat with the return of its culinary competition, the Battle of the Bruschetta. Now in its third year, the summer-long event invites guests to vote for their favorite among six limited-edition bruschetta creations. Running from June 15 through August 15, 2025, the competition will feature three rounds, each...
Serafina Restaurant Group Expands to Long Island City
Serafina Restaurant Group is thrilled to announce its expansion to Long Island City, marking the brand's first New York City location in a different borough. Founders Fabio Granato and Vittorio Assaf are excited to bring Serafina's signature Italian flavors to this vibrant, dynamic, and rapidly growing neighborhood, just a bridge away from the hear...
Innovation Hub helps Tutta Bella ramp up national expansion
The three pizza ovens are fired up, awaiting the dough. Each oven is painted tomato red and bears a woman’s name in cursive – Filomena, Carolina and Maria – the great-grandmother, grandmother and mother of Tutta Bella founder and CEO Joe Fugere. These pizzas, though, are not headed to one of Tutta Bella’s five Puget Sound restaurants. Instead, the...
Popular Italian restaurant moving to downtown Salem (OR) hotel
A longtime Salem Italian restaurant is joining forces with one of the city's newest hotels. Gamberetti's Italian Restaurant is moving from its location at Pringle Park Plaza, but it won't be going far. "After 15 unforgettable years — starting on Fairgrounds Road and currently on High Street — we’re officially opening our next chapter inside the bea...
Dimo’s Apizza to expand with new Italian deli, bar and ‘white tablecloth supper club’
If Doug Miriello has learned anything since opening Dimo’s Apizza five years ago on East Burnside Street, it’s that “the people of Portland always tell me what I am.” So a seasonal pizza with squash blossoms and burrata might be a hit. But get too fancy, and you’re just wasting your time. “Portland really loves the dirtbag (stuff)”, Miriello said....
Dining Review: Our Critic Falls in Love with Saint Pasta
Back in 2019, Racan Alhoch started turning out the Jersey-style Italian-American pizza and pasta of his youth from a food truck he dubbed Saint Pasta. Over the years, he’s garnered a small army of passionate followers and a reputation as a social media rabble-rouser, ready and willing to go off on Yelpers who leave critical comments. He’s extra, no...
Dolce Vita Celebrates 15 Years of Sweet Success in Mesa
Dolce Vita is marking its milestone anniversary with a lemon-themed celebration on May 15. Capturing the bright and refreshing spirit of spring, the locally owned shop invites the community to join in the festivities from 12 to 7 p.m. and enjoy a complimentary scoop of its house-made lemon or stracciatella gelato. For an extra layer of excitement,...
La Famiglia: Traditional Italian cuisine
This neighborhood family-owned Italian restaurant with a menu full of traditional Italian dishes has been a staple of the community for 25 years. La Famiglia is known for its selection of pizza and pasta, made fresh in the kitchen every single day. Executive Chef Emilio Badalamenti cited the penne vodka pasta as their most popular dish but also say...
Seattle Italian food pop-up debuts at Phinney Ridge taproom
A popular Seattle pop-up, The Cavatelli Project, can now be found at Holy Mountain Brewing on Phinney Ridge every other Thursday and Friday, with no end date set. Get there early, because this pasta pop-up — Italian fare with South Carolina flair — sold out of its menu within two hours during its debut last week. (The next pop-ups are April 24 and...
Las Vegas' 'Italian American Psychedelic' Restaurant Is A Tasty Rule-Breaking, Neon Immersive Experience
Las Vegas is an overload on the senses, so for a restaurant on the Strip to stand out for that very reason takes something special. Superfrico, located in The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas hotel, serves up "Italian American Psychedelic," which seems to refer to not just the food but the entire dining experience. A product of the entertainment company S...
Balla Italian Soul in Las Vegas introduces some wonderful new dishes
Something about Italian food just hits different. Melty cheeses, robust tomato sauces, bright and fragrant herbs … While there are many incredible restaurants that offer this delicious experience on the Strip, Balla Italian Soul at SAHARA Las Vegas has mastered it, courtesy of executive chef Shawn McClain, whose ingredient-focused dishes feature fr...
Italian Perfection: 17 Best Italian Eateries in Seattle
Seattle might be known for its coffee culture and stunning waterfront views, but tucked away in its vibrant neighborhoods is an impressive culinary scene that channels the heart and soul of Italy. From rustic trattorias to contemporary Italian bistros, the city’s Italian eateries transport diners on a flavorful journey that highlights both traditio...