At Adelmo’s Ristorante in Dallas, every dish tells a story of love, tradition, and dedication to the art of Italian-Mediterranean cuisine. For over three decades, this beloved restaurant has been a gathering place for family, friends, and food lovers alike, offering a menu inspired by the flavors of Italy and the Mediterranean, prepared with the fr...
Immersive experiences are nothing new. Commemorating a battle that took place half a millennium ago, the seven panels that comprise the Pavia Tapestries — each of which is 13 feet high; taken together, the tapestries are nearly 200 feet long — have a kind of endlessness about them. Thousands of figures populate the tapestries (I dare you to find an...
Since the inception of their debut eatery, Costera on Prytania St., Reno De Ranieri, and Chef Brian Burns have been making an impression on the New Orleans dining scene creating exotic menus with Italian and Spanish influences and combining a love for impeccable food with extraordinary wine and atmosphere. Their third restaurant, Brutto Americano,...
Oklahoma probably isn't the first place that comes to mind when you think of Italian food. When people think of top-tier pasta and red sauce joints, heavyweights like New York City (Manhattan's Little Italy, anyone?), Boston, or even San Diego usually steal the spotlight. But little do most folks know, a tiny town in the Sooner State is serving up...
A trip to Italy may be out of reach for your budget, but you might feel like you've stamped your passport with a trip to the Italian-influenced restaurant Casa de Amici in the Horseshoe Casino and Hotel in Bossier City. Casa de Amici is one of the 40-plus restaurants participating in 318 Restaurant Week sponsored by Visit Shreveport-Bossier. KTBS 3...
May 10th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. TMC3 Helix Park – Hermann Hall – 2 Floor, 7255 Helix Park Ave, Houston, TX. The Consulate General of Italy in Houston, the Comites of Houston, and the West-South Central Chapter of ISSNAF are pleased to invite you to the VIII Edition of the Italian Research Day in the World (Giornata della Ricerca Italiana nel M...
Hundreds of descendants of Poggioreale, Sicily, gathered in New Orleans for the Poggioreale in America, Inc. (PIA) reunion—an emotional, joyful celebration of ancestry, culture, community and food that drew participants from across the United States and beyond. The reunion took place at two of New Orleans' restaurants—Briquette and Creole Cookery—w...
In a quiet corner of Metairie, just outside New Orleans, where strip malls brush against magnolia trees, Tana emerges not with fanfare, but with feeling—rooted in Sicilian spirit, unapologetically modern yet anchored in the old world. On a lively Saturday evening, just a few miles removed from the chaos of Bourbon Street, Tana’s dining room was any...
Baton Rouge boasts a rich and diverse food scene, with Italian cuisine holding a special place in the hearts (and stomachs) of many. Whether you’re craving pasta, pizza, or an authentic Italian dining experience, there’s no shortage of incredible options in and around Baton Rouge. A recent National Pasta Association study revealed that pasta contin...
Vocelli Pizza has announced its expansion into the US state of Texas with the first restaurant there set to open in late 2025. The new franchise agreement with entrepreneur Gary Nichols, who has 25 years of business experience and a passion for pizza, will introduce Vocelli’s offerings to the Texan market. The upcoming Vocelli Pizza outlet will be...
One of Santa Fe’s better-known restaurateurs has expanded his empire and set out in a different direction, as Leonardo Razatos recently opened his third venture, Piazza Caffé, in the former Rustica Fresh Italian Kitchen location on the city’s south side. Razatos, who also owns Plaza Café’s downtown and south-side locations, said he purchased the Ru...
The Italian American Bocce Club of Greater New Orleans gathered for an hour at their headquarters on Wednesday night in Metairie, LA for the final spring league games ahead of Saturday's championships. Six teams played on 3 courts. Long-time member Giorgio Beltram said he picks the seven teams to make it more fair, pairing less practiced participan...