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Authentic Italian cuisine is waiting for you at Montalcino Ristorante Italiano in Historic Downtown Issaquah, Washington. Open just for dinner, Montalcino is the perfect place to have a romantic date night or celebrate a special occasion. With extensive menu options and a beautiful ambiance, you’re sure to have just the memorable night you have in...

Let’s make one thing clear: I will never turn down an offer for Italian food. So when I opened an email to find a dinner invitation from Guy Devillier, owner of That’s Amore, there was zero hesitation in saying yes. After spending an evening in the cozy cafe, perched on the edge of Seattle’s Mount Baker neighborhood, it was clear that the staff car...

Ben’s Italian Night at the American Legion in Post Falls is moving from Thursday nights to Tuesdays, effective tonight. Following a Press article, the popular weekly event drew many more visitors than expected. Due to another recurring Thursday night event that restricted overflow dining space at the Legion, some guests had to be turned away. To av...

Babbo Italian Eatery is expanding in metro Phoenix with plans to open a location in Goodyear in April. The Italian restaurant’s first foray into the West Valley city will debut April 7, according to a press release. The 6,000-square-foot space at McDowell Road and Pebble Creek Parkway can seat 236 guests and will feature outdoor seating with a fire...

When husband and wife Federico Venturini and Viola Tagliaferri moved from Gualdo Tadino, Italy to Cave Creek, Arizona in 2018, they didn’t speak English or know anyone in the community. What they did have was determination and a dream. The couple opened Pizzicata, the first authentic pinsa pizzeria in Carefree in 2019. Pinsa is a style of pizza tha...

Ask anyone for suggestions on where to eat when visiting Oregon's Willamette Valley wine country, and no doubt Rosmarino Osteria will be among those recommendations. This popular restaurant has a prime location on First Street in Newberg, Oregon. It's the gateway between Portland, Oregon suburbs and the unofficial start of Willamette Valley wine co...

Giada De Laurentiis is a California girl. And so am I. And maybe that’s why I’m so enamored of her Las Vegas restaurant, the eponymous Giada. Giada-the-restaurant encapsulates that California vibe, from the entry at the top of an escalator to the cozy bar and the elegant yet comfortable seating that fills the dining room. The dining room itself is...

When we discuss the cuisines Las Vegas does best, Italian food isn’t always in the mix. It should be. Between fancy restaurants inside casinos and friendly neighborhood favorites, the Valley has mastered this ever-popular option. The Summerlin area boasts an embarrassment of riches when it comes to Italian eateries, yet others keep popping up and a...

The sixth addition to the Spinato’s Pizzeria empire has just opened in Scottsdale as Spinato’s at The Block. The family-owned destination has been in the Valley for 47 years and is excited to continue growing its roots by serving up traditional Italian fare from their family’s own recipes.  The family-run business first arrived in Arizona in 1974 a...

Not all fast-casual sub sandwiches are created equal. Most can be gimmicky, packed with an obnoxious amount of condiments or plain boring. This is not the case for Gaetano’s Sub Shop. The dark, brick building with tasteful graffiti art on either side is nestled between a tattoo parlor and a used car dealership. Blending into the scenery across from...

Mangiamo by 604 presents a new dine-in option for Italian cuisine on Oahu. Located on the Hickam Golf course, Mangiamo by 604 offers classic Italian cuisine provided by locally sourced vendors.  “We serve up your favorite classic Italian dishes, wine by the bottle or glass and incredible selection of cocktails and more. Great food starts with high...

On Jan. 8, 2022, Spokane welcomed its first authentic gelateria, the Tre Palline Gelato Napolitano. Located in the historic Steam Plant commercial complex, the local, family-owned business is situated amid the vibrant action downtown. Loosely translated to English, the Italian phrase "tre palline gelato" means "three scoops of ice cream." Napolitan...