Ricardo’s Italian Cafe is reopening as Riccardo’s on Broadway in downtown St. Louis after a nearly decade-long closure
Riccardo’s On Broadway is opening downtown in the former home of Shady Jack's Saloon at 1432 N. Broadway. The Italian eatery is a new iteration of Ricardo’s Italian Cafe, which was in Lafayette Square (now the home of Polite Society at 1923 Park Ave.) and closed nearly a decade ago. The new restaurant will unveil a revamped menu at its grand openin...
Zanti’s Deli Offers Italian Sandwiches in South St. Louis County
Since the opening of Zanti’s Deli (181 Concord Plaza Shopping Center, Sappington), husband and wife Roberto and Annette Zanti have been busy serving Italian sandwiches in a counter-service setting. The 10 sandwiches include the Zanti’s Italiano — a customer favorite with mortadella, salame, ham and capocollo — and a classic meatball sub made with h...
New Italian steakhouse opens in north Colorado Springs
Cansano Italian Steakhouse, 1895 Democracy Point, has opened serving flavors and dishes from the Abruzzo region in central Italy. Cansano is part of FO4R North restaurant and bar complex by Five Times Hospitality Group. It’s the second of four of the highly anticipated eateries to open. Any dish on the menu is sure to please. A delicious way to sta...
Buca di Beppo Celebrates 30 Years of Service
Buca di Beppo, the renowned Italian restaurant chain, announced its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of serving authentic Italian cuisine and creating unforgettable dining moments. Since its inception, Buca di Beppo has remained a beloved destination for families, friends, and food enthusiasts seeking exceptional Italian flavors and a warm,...
Spaghetti Western Italian restaurant found its home in downtown Fargo
A family-owned restaurant, Spaghetti Western began its soft opening just two weeks ago. But as of Wednesday, July 5, they have officially opened. Their menu includes $10 to $20 entrees of fresh salads, along with homemade pastas with traditional sauces and imported cheeses from Italy. Recipes were inspired by the family's grandmothers. The most pop...
If Pasta Is Your Love Language, You’ll Be In Heaven At Abruzzo Italian Kitchen In Montana
There are some occasions that call for casual, simple food. When you just need a quick bite or something unfussy. Then, there are moments that require something a bit more. These are the days when you’re in search of an experience that feels like something special. When you need something unique, we love the idea of one particular spot in Whitefish...
'I've enjoyed every moment' - USMNT's Gianluca Busio on 'ups and downs' at Venezia and Olympic dreams
Busio moved to Venezia in August 2021, with the club breaking its own transfer record to sign the midfielder from Sporting KC. However, the club would be relegated to Serie B after that season before finishing eighth in the second division last season. Busio was in and out of the lineup last season, but did make 28 total appearances. However, the d...
John Volpi & Company Recognized as a Top Workplace by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch
John Volpi & Company, a leading producer of authentic Italian cured meats known as Volpi Foods, has been named a winner of the prestigious "Top Workplaces 2023" award by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch for the third year in a row. The company is honored to receive this recognition, which is based on anonymous feedback from its employees. The Top Workpl...
Buzzetta Italian Café will open in Chesterfield this June
If the Buzzettas know anything, it’s family and tradition. As part of the Manno family restaurant group, Tony Buzzetta and his mother, Lia Buzzetta, are preparing to open a new Italian fine dining destination – Buzzetta Italian Café – in Chesterfield this June. With other successful restaurants already in their company – such as Sapore Italian Café...
Sapore Italian Cafe offers an inviting, upscale atmosphere with Sicilian flavors in Kirkwood
The Buzzetta family is well-known among residents of St. Louis for their Italian restaurants, including Benedettos on Main and Sapore Italian Cafe in Kirkwood. Another family restaurant, Buzzetta’s Italian Cafe, opens soon in Chesterfield. Sapore Italian Cafe, 451 S. Kirkwood Road, offers a variety of Sicilian cuisine from fresh fish to homemade pa...
Beltrami County Historical Society to celebrate Beltrami Bicentennial
In August 1823, the 44-year-old Italian juror and aristocrat Giacomo Beltrami was on the Red Lake River, southeast of Thief River Falls. Actually, he was in the river, not on it. He had a buffalo hide rope tightly wound in his right hand, with the strap pulled taut across his shoulder and fastened to a birch bark canoe laden with supplies and artif...
Bocce balls to roll into 2023 Cornhusker Games
Starting July 6, Nebraskans of all ages will be suiting up and taking part in the annual Cornhusker Games. The amateur sports festival features a little something for everybody who wants to compete, and in 2023, a game with Italian roots will finally have its day in the sun. To the folks who regularly gather for fellowship and food at Omaha’s Sons...