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Driving down Texas Boulevard through downtown in the evening, you’ll see a surprising bit of nightlife but one restaurant that seemed to draw the biggest crowd is Felice, a new pizzeria and Italian restaurant that serves up traditional Italiano recipes with their unique flavors to the menu. After hearing great things about Felice from friends and o...

As part of the initiatives aimed at ensuring an increasingly effective service to the resident community, on March 4 and 5, 2025, the Consulate General of Italy in Houston will organize two days entirely dedicated to receiving the public for the collection of biometric data necessary for the completion of procedures for the issuance/renewal of pass...

A family-owned food company claiming to be one of the original creators of the muffuletta has expanded its footprint in Jefferson Parish with a new facility. Perrone and Sons, a 100-year-old wholesale food producer and distributor, cut the ribbon on its second location on Justin Road in Metairie with parish officials and the Jefferson Parish Econom...

The Consorzio di Tutela Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Dogliani hosts the highly anticipated fourth edition of the Barolo & Barbaresco World Opening (BBWO), culminating with a Grand Tasting event at the Branch Park Pavillion in Austin, Texas on 25 March 2025 involving over 160 producers. In addition, the Barolo & Barbaresco Academy has delivered e...

The one-ring Zoppé Family Italian Circus has captivated audiences for generations, with acrobatics, equestrian stunts, clowns, and heartfelt storytelling. Inviting guests into an intimate, 500 seat tent, the circus is steeped in old-world charm and a family-friendly atmosphere, with performances inspiring laughter and awe. Starring Nino the clown,...

Sometimes a sandwich is just a sandwich. And sometimes, it’s so much more. That’s how it’s worked out for Lisa Greenleaf and her son Jack Greenleaf, who recently opened their specialty Italian sandwich business Lunch Uptown at Broadway and Zimpel streets, right next door to the long-time college hang-out The Boot. Last year the duo started with pop...

Lady Gaga made a surprise appearance ahead of the 2025 Super Bowl. The pop megastar, 38, delivered a surprise tribute in honor of the New Orleans terror attack in January and the Los Angeles wildfires as well as the deadly airplane crashes in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. and those affected by Hurricane Helene in a prerecorded segment that aire...

Albuquerque, New Mexico, may be best known for its Southwestern cuisine, but the city’s Italian dining scene is equally impressive. With a blend of traditional recipes, fresh ingredients, and modern twists, Italian restaurants in Albuquerque offer a taste of Italy right in the heart of the Southwest. Whether you’re craving wood-fired pizzas, handma...

Italian-American restaurant Cousin Louie's is slated to open Feb. 3 in the Belterra Village Shopping Center in Austin (TX), according to a news release. Cousin Louie’s will offer a taste of Tony and Louis Ciola’s family recipes. Louis Ciola, Tony Ciola’s cousin, is a third-generation chef and has curated the menu to feature his favorite family reci...

As part of the initiatives aimed at ensuring an increasingly effective service to the resident community, on January 28th, 2025 the Consulate General of Italy in Houston will organize one day entirely dedicated to receiving the public for the collection of biometric data necessary to complete the procedures for the issuance/renewal of the passport....

An uber-buzzy Italian restaurant is coming to North Dallas: Called The Sicilian Butcher, it's a modern casual restaurant serving craft meatballs, five-foot charcuterie platters, and house-made pasta, and it will open a location near Addison at 5225 Belt Line Rd. #240, in a space previously occupied by Sushi Axiom. According to a spokesperson, the r...

The location that once housed restaurants like NOLA Brunch & Beignets and The Cookhouse before it, will soon be getting a new concept, complete with a late-night menu and a bar program. Primo's, the new tenant at 720 E. Mistletoe Ave., is an Italian eatery headed to Tobin Hill from the folks who helped bring Ida Claire to San Antonio. Primo's is th...