Neapolitan pizza restaurant Falora partners with master baker, launches house-made pasta
Just shy of seven years ago, Ari Shapiro opened Falora in midtown Tucson with a minimalist menu showcasing Neapolitan pizza. The restaurant has maintained its New York-neighborhood vibe with hardly any menu changes over the years. However, it quietly announced the addition of house-made pasta and a new partner in the business—baker Travis Evans. Af...
It's true! Postino WineCafe is coming to south Tempe. Here's what you need to know
Since the sudden closure of Tempe Public Market Cafe on Friday, Jan. 17, rumors have swirled around the future plans for the high-profile restaurant space in south Tempe. Now, the building's new tenant is ready to confirm what's coming next: Postino WineCafe. The popular chain of wine bars and restaurants from Phoenix-based Upward Projects will op...
An Italian Deli with Sicilian Pizza Is Coming to Montavilla
Montavilla continues to expand its culinary scene, as the neighborhood gets ready to welcome Sebastiano’s, a mom and pop Sicilian deli. Opening this spring, Sebastiano’s will have muffuletta and Sicilian pizzas, wines by the glass and by the bottle to go, an aperitivo hour, and Italian kitchen staples like olive oils, sauces, and other goods. Sebas...
Irving Street Kitchen’s Sarah Schafer to Open an Ambitious Italian Food Hall in June
What’s next in Portland’s food scene? A lot of chefs whisper that the days of sweet little bistros and trattorias reimagined by passionate food dreamers across the city are over. “Everyone is feeling the pain,” says Irving Street Kitchen chef/partner Sarah Schafer. “Diners no longer want a beautiful meal every night. People don’t want to sit down a...
New Barro's Pizza location now open in Encanto
If you've got Italian on the mind, you're in luck. Barro's Pizza has added a new location at 2601 N. Central Ave. in Encanto. The Arizona chain, which has locations throughout the state, has chicken wings and signature pizza options like the Barro's Special with pepperoni, mushrooms and peppers or the Southwestern chicken with a spicy drizzle. Chec...
It's Always 'Sunny' At Bend's New Italian Food Cart
Disclosure: I am still relishing in a euphoric state induced by cuisine from Sunny's Carrello. Maybe it was the velvety texture of the house-made Semolina pasta. Or the bright and savory characteristics of their homemade pesto. Or perhaps the balanced crunch of Maldon salt flakes, delicately sprinkled over grilled foccacia bread. Some food carts in...
5 top options for cheap Italian eats in Las Vegas
In search of a new favorite Italian spot? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Italian restaurants around Las Vegas, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill. Bambino's East Coast Pizzeria. Topping the list is Bambino's East Coast Pizzeria. Located at 2555 S. Durango Drive...
BIGGEST CANNOLI IN ARIZONA! Footlong treat at The Sicilian Butcher is bigger than your forearm
Looking for the largest cannoli in all of Arizona? Search no further! The Sicilian Butcher & Baker in Chandler, Phoenix and Peoria (coming soon) serves up their spin on a classic Italian treat. Introducing the 12-inch Sicilian Cannoli: a creamy roll of decadent sweetness the size of your forearm! Did you know The Sicilian Butcher & Baker has a full...
Salute Italian Opens Downtown
You may have noticed a vacancy along Bond Street after the folks at Citizen sold their restaurant. While the sellers, who also own Bowtie Catering, left the downtown spot to focus on their growing catering services, a new restaurant has been brewing with only speculation as to who or what would be taking its place—until now. Salute opened its doors...
New Buckman Italian spot Grassa opens its doors
A new Italian spot has debuted in the neighborhood. The fresh addition to Buckman, called Grassa, is located at 1375 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd. Grassa provides pasta dishes, with menu items ranging from Caesar salad to whipped potato agnolotti and grilled mustard greens. The casual, counter-service restaurant does not take reservations. The new arrival...
Italian Street Food & Beer Fest
Start the new year off right and join us for our first storewide event of 2020! Get ready for unlimited bites and sips at Italian Street Food & Beer Fest on Sunday, February 16 at Eataly Las Vegas. Some of the best Italian food is what you can get from the little man with the carrettino, or "little cart," off the side of the road in small towns and...
Dan Marino and Damon Huard, Passing Time and Wine
Toward the tail end of Dan Marino’s Hall of Fame career, the Miami Dolphins quarterback got a new backup, Damon Huard. A mentor-mentee relationship on the field soon became a friendship in wine: After games, the two would retire to Marino’s Miami home to watch movies and dive into the veteran QB’s 5,000-bottle collection. “I had a fun time robbing...