Cold Cut Combat: A Battle of the Best Italian Delis in Dallas
Let’s get this out of the way: we all love Jimmy’s, the iconic Italian grocery that’s been serving East Dallas since 1966. We will always love Jimmy’s. But not everybody gets to live in East Dallas, and this city is big enough for more than one great Italian market. That’s why we’re excited about three new openings that are bringing specialty goods...
Tony's Italian Delicatessen in Montgomery named best sandwich shop in Texas
For years, Tony’s has captivated plenty of people in the Houston area with its great food. No, not that one. The deli shop in Montgomery. Last week, Yelp named Tony’s Italian Delicatessen the best sandwich spot in Texas. The Montgomery deli shop has been a frequent guest on Yelp’s best-of lists, even earning the top spot on their Top 100 Places to...
Independence Italian Cultural Museum hosts annual Cucuzza Day celebration
Sicilian families in Independence who have been growing cucuzza, also known as Italian squash, for generations have been sharing them with the community for the last several years for Cucuzza Day at the Independence Italian Cultural museum. "It's basically a family day and to introduce people to the cucuzza, and promote the cucuzza," said Donnie Or...
Via Triozzi: A Taste of Old-World Italy in Dallas
Dallas Via Triozzi transports diners straight to the streets of Italy with its authentic flavors and warm, welcoming ambiance. This charming restaurant has quickly become a favorite for those seeking a genuine Italian dining experience without leaving the city. Via Triozzi was born out of a passion for Italian cuisine and a desire to share the culi...
New casual Italian restaurant with pizza, pasta, more is opening in Ascension Parish
Stefano’s Authentic Italian, 17188 Airline Hwy Suite L., is bringing “a wide variety of authentic Italian comfort food items” to Prairieville, LA. A soft opening was planned for Thursday, Aug. 15. “There is literally something on this menu for everyone,” said Stephen Guilbault, owner and executive chef of the new restaurant. He said they will serve...
20th Annual ItalianCarFest 2024 in Grapevine, TX
Saturday, September 7, 2024. 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Nash Farm, 626 Ball St., Grapevine (TX). FREE for guests. Italian Car Club of North Texas and the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau are excited for the 20th Annual ItalianCarFest 2024. ItalianCarFest is an annual prelude to the 38th Annual GrapeFest®. This is the largest show of premier Italian...
Italian restaurant coming to McKinney makes clever use of social media
A young catering company specializing in Italian food, with a side of charm, is graduating to a brick-and-mortar restaurant: Called Tutto Italian Kitchen, it’s opening in August in McKinney, TX, in a former Pizza Hut at 4150 W. Eldorado Pkwy. #600. Tutto, which serves the three P's — panini, pasta, and pizza — is from husband-and-wife Alessio and S...
Fort Worth is home to Michelangelo’s first painting. Here’s how it ended up at the Kimbell
Before carving “David” or covering the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling in frescoes, Michelangelo Buonarroti painted “The Torment of Saint Anthony.” Created when he was either 12 or 13 years old, it is the Renaissance artist’s first painting — and the piece hangs on a wall at the Kimbell Art Museum of Fort Worth. The prolific artist thought of himself prim...
Tontitown Grape Festival set for Aug. 6-10
The 2024 Tontitown Grape Festival runs from Tuesday, Aug. 6 through Saturday, Aug. 10 on Henri De Tonti Boulevard (U.S. 412). The annual event returns for its 125th season this year and includes carnival rides, an arts and crafts fair, a 5K walk/run, and free live music. This year’s music lineup includes performances by Jenna & The Soul Shakers, Bo...
Italian restaurant and pizzeria in Dallas' Deep Ellum mounts comeback
A longtime restaurant and pizzeria in Deep Ellum is returning from the dead: Mama Mia's Italian, which was in business for 18 years on the east end of Deep Ellum at 2935 Elm St., will reopen in September with a team that includes names familiar in local music circles. Mama Mia's was originally founded in 2004 by the Manzanares family, who also own...
Enjoy Traditional Italian at Enoteca Italia
We discovered we had been living under a rock when our own Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics ordered chef Alban Besiri's scratch-made pasta for their NBA finals pregame meals. His restaurant, Enoteca Italia, is Turtle Creek's favorite eatery for authentic, homemade Italian food.A reservation was made expeditiously. Inside, the restaurant is upsca...
Austin Italian Restaurant Intero Opens New Gelato Truck Soon
Austin Italian restaurant Intero is opening a gelato truck this summer. Piccola Gelateria will be parked outside of Intero’s other Italian restaurant, Poeta at the Frances Modern Inn, in Central East Austin at 1123 East 11th Street, starting on Wednesday, July 24. Piccola will offer scoops of gelato and sorbets. The former’s flavors include roasted...