MoMo Italian Kitchen Remains a Lake Highlands Gem
MoMo Italian Kitchen is tucked away in North Dallas on Forest Lane near Central Expressway and Interstate 635. A Lake Highlands Italian staple for decades, it has recently added a full bar, where mixologist Leann Barry concocts specialty cocktails and classics. With a recent update of the interior and the addition of a new private dining room, we t...
The 10 Best Italian Restaurants In Austin
Austin has a wide variety of Italian cuisine, including authentic Neapolitan pizza, fresh, springy pasta, and restaurants serving Italian-American red sauce. Austin’s abundance of Italian restaurants might be a little overwhelming, but in the nicest manner possible. Italian cuisine comes in a vast range, which Austin is fortunate to have. You’ll fi...
An Italian holiday: What an Eataly chef cooks for Thanksgiving and Christmas
On a recent episode of Eat Drink D-FW, the Dallas Morning News food team sat down with chef Paola Saglietti of Eataly Dallas. Saglietti is a native of Torino, Italy, and has worked for Eataly for six years. She shared some holiday cooking and entertaining tips (like be sure to cook with other people around you!), plus some of her favorite “cozy foo...
Veroni Debuts as Official Italian Charcuterie Sponsor at Houston Open 2022; Marco Veroni Comments
Oh, how I wish I could have been in Houston, Texas, this past weekend. Not only because of the Houston Open 2022, but because Veroni was a sponsor of the PGA TOUR event. From November 10–13, the meat brand took to Memorial Park Golf Course, serving as the official Italian charcuterie sponsor and offering premium food experiences to attendees. “We a...
Bellissimo Italian Restaurant & Pizza savors three decades of loyalty in Colleyville
Amjad “AJ” Altaq said after looking at many business opportunities in Colleyville and surrounding areas, he chose to purchase Bellissimo Italian Restaurant, established in 1991, because of its extensive history in Colleyville. “I even thought about starting a new business, but this was a good deal with 30 years of customers,” Altaq said. “It was a...
USFL hires John DeFilippo as New Orleans Breakers head coach
The USFL on Thursday announced that NFL veteran offensive coach John DeFilippo has been hired to lead the New Orleans Breakers. He replaces head coach Larry Fedora, who recently stepped away from football to spend more time with his family. The hiring comes four months after the Breakers’ 31-17 playoff loss to the eventual USFL Champion Birmingham...
Ben Berg's red sauce Italian-American bistro splashes into Sugar Land Town Square
Ben Berg’s red sauce Italian restaurant has opened in its new home. B.B. Italia bistro & Bar has begun dinner service in Sugar Land Town Square (16250 City Walk). Originally opened in 2019 in the former Carmelo's space in the Energy Corridor (now Maize), B.B. Italia serves classic Italian-American fare like chicken parmesan, spaghetti and meatballs...
A Luxury Italian Kitchen Brand Celebrates The Grand Opening of Its First North American Standalone Showroom in Dallas
Over the years, Dallas has quickly become a mecca for luxury, high-end design. From interiors to exteriors and everything in between, a quick jaunt into the Dallas Design District has one’s creative wheels spinning faster than the cars passing on I-35. Joining the prestigious ranks of the Dallas Design District this month are the international, Ita...
The One Italian Restaurant In Arkansas With Pasta As Good As Grandma’s
Of course, grandma is the best cook that we know. But we can’t always go to her house to enjoy her tasty food that she prepares with so much love. So, it’s nice when we can find a restaurant that cooks as good as she does. And Pastafina is that one Italian restaurant in Arkansas that cooks homemade pasta that rivals grandma’s. Voted as the best It...
San Antonio Italian eateries Allora and Arrosta unveil big changes as part of revamp by owners
Allora and Arrosta will launch a new happy hour and full-service lunch menu, respectively, as part of revamp by the newish Italian restaurants' shared ownership. Allora’s La Dolce Vita Happy Hour will run 4-6 p.m., seven days a week. The happy hour menu will include cocktails and complimentary snacks such as chips, olives and almonds. To make way...
Trey Mancini reflects on journey from cancer survivor to World Series champion
Minutes after embracing Kyle Tucker following the final out of the 2022 World Series, Trey Mancini hugged a different set of teammates. The Houston Astros first baseman and designated hitter celebrated alongside his fiancée, Sara Perlman, as well as his sisters as confetti fell from the roof at Minute Maid Park. The jubilation wasn’t solely due Hou...
Eat Local: Tosca Italian Gourmet
After moving to The Woodlands from Italy over two years ago, Tosca Italian Gourmet owner, Maya Sretenovic Schiavo, wanted a way to enjoy the tastes of home that she missed. As a result, she opened Tosca Italian Gourmet in December 2021, with the help of her store manager Romina Marchisio. Located conveniently in The Woodlands near Sawdust and I-45...