New Italian restaurant opens on Saratoga Lake
A new Italian restaurant has opened in the former Nostalgia Ale House & Wine Bar space on Saratoga Lake. Buona Sera had its soft opening on Saturday, July 13. Buona Sera, which means “good evening” in Italian, is owned by Jimmy Hartwyk and his wife Danielle. They previously owned Biscotti Brothers Cafe and Saluti in Lake George, as well as another...
How NYC’s ‘professional Italians’ exploded on social media with memes you can’t fuggedabout
Post the TikTok — take the cannoli. A family of Brooklynites is championing social media creators in New York’s Italian American community who produce funny and authentic content that’s being devoured like fra diavolo worldwide. Siblings Sabino and Michela Curcio and their cousin Rocco Loguercio have run “Growing Up Italian” across social media sin...
La Sorella Mercato Offers Italian-Inspired Casual Eats & Provisions in Fishkill
“I am a glutton for punishment,” says restaurateur Scott Rosenberg. After running Il Barilotto in Fishkill (NY) for 19 years and then answering local foodies’ request for Italian fine dining by opening Il Figlio Enoteca in the town in 2021, Rosenberg isn’t resting on his laurels. Instead, he’s opened La Sorella Mercato, a self-described “elevated...
Italian American Podcast Ep. 329 The folk doctor is in! Italian remedies & reminisces with Zia Rosa!
Brace yourself for a heartwarming and hilarious journey through Italian American culture as we introduce the newest member of our podcast family, the delightful (folk) Doctor Zia Rosa! This special episode is filled with light-hearted banter as we delve into the rich traditions of Italian nicknames and family bonds, setting the tone for an episode...
Garibaldi Meucci Museum exhibit showcases work inspired by Italy and Staten Island
American artist Annamarie Trombetta will play host to a reception at the Garibaldi Meucci Museum on Saturday, July 20, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in celebration of her solo exhibit, which will be on display through Aug. 10. A closing event set for Aug. 10 will include a lecture by the artist regarding the exhibit, followed by the movie “Monuments Men” b...
Arthur Avenue staple makes New York Times list ‘57 Sandwich's That Define NYC’
"Casa Della Mozzarella" is making big headlines for one of its handcrafted creations. The Bronx staple landed a spot on the New York Times list "57 Best Sandwich's That Define NYC." Its signature sandwich, "The Casa," is generating a lot of buzz and longer lines. The family business has been serving the Bronx for 31 years. The Carciotto family tell...
Discover Authentic Italian-Californian Cuisine at Le Fanfare in Greenpoint
Nestled at the end of Greenpoint, Le Fanfare is a culinary treasure brought to life by jazz musician Luca Fadda, his wife Giorgia, and their longtime friend Nicola Paganelli. This passion project showcases a harmonious blend of Italian and Californian flavors, providing diners with an unforgettable experience. The moment you arrive at 1103 Manhatta...
John DeCicco is special honoree at Westchester County Italian Heritage Festival on Sunday
Come celebrate Italian culture and special honoree, John DeCicco of DeCicco’s & Sons Supermarkets, at the Italian Heritage Festival on Sunday, July 21, from noon to 6 p.m. at “Kensico Dam Piazza” in Valhalla. County Executive George Latimer said, “Italians have a rich heritage and are extremely passionate about their art, history, religion, cuisine...
Luigi Gallo Is Bringing Italy to NYC With His Restaurant NA Slice — Inside the Amazing and Delicious Hotspot
In the heart of Greenwich Village is NA Slice, an Italian restaurant that will transport you to Italy immediately. "NA Slice aims to bring an authentic Italian culinary experience to New York City, focusing on traditional pizza recipes and high-quality ingredients. As an exporter of Italian food abroad, I've had the opportunity to understand how mu...
This legendary NYC pizza shop is reportedly opening its first new location in over 80 years
Some NYC culinary institutions are meant to be single-store-front businesses. We mean, can you imagine Prince Street Pizza opening a second location? Although a Carbone for "members only" is operational inside ZZ’s Club in Hudson Yards, the general public largely thinks of the restaurant’s iconic Thompson Street address as the only authentic Carbon...
Brunello Cucinelli expands in US
Brunello Cucinelli is taking things into overdrive in the US market, the most dynamic region right now for the luxury sector. The Italian luxury cashmere brand has just opened its third store in New York. Following openings on Madison Avenue and on Bleecker Street in the West Village, it is now investing in the "nerd-chic" Soho neighborhood with a...
Tenements, Toil and the Founders of the ‘Old School’
Urban life was often filled with hazards for the new immigrant, and housing could be one of the greatest dangers. In the early 1900s more than half the population of New York City, and most immigrants, lived in tenement houses: narrow, low-rise apartment buildings that were usually grossly overcrowded by their landlords, according to the Library of...