Wednesday, November 20 · 5 - 7pm PST. Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway Malibu, CA. 17:00-18:00 Reception of Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar tastings. 18:00-19:00 Panel Discussion. In celebration of the 9th annual Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, the Consulate General of Italy in Los Angeles, the Italian Cultural Institute, COM...
READ MOREResidents have been abuzz online asking when the popular Manhattan global Italian marketplace and retail concept Eataly will open the doors of its Mall at Short Halls location. The wait ends with their grand opening on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 3:00 p.m. This location is the 13th North American Eataly, and there are 50 worldwide. “As Eataly continues...
READ MOREItalian cuisine has long been celebrated for its rich flavors, fresh ingredients, and heartwarming dishes, often centered around meat, cheese, and pasta. However, with the growing popularity of plant-based diets, traditional Italian cooking is undergoing a transformation. More and more restaurants, especially in North Carolina, are embracing the de...
READ MOREThere’s nothing more New Jersey than a good cannoli. Whether you’re Italian or not, living in New Jersey means that Italian desserts and pastries have a special place in all of our hearts. Carrello Di Cannoli, a mobile cannoli service, is officially launching a brick-and-mortar experience called The Cannoli Shop coming to 376 Hollywood Avenue in Fa...
READ MOREThink for a moment about Italian comfort food. Imagine lasagna with scratch-made noodles, baked in a sauce recipe handed down from father to son, tender chicken marsala or parmigiana, delectable eggplant in marinara, pizza with scratch-made dough, seafood, veal, steak and more — and that’s Frankie’s Italian Trattoria in Maggie Valley. Louis and Deb...
READ MOREAs the fall settles in, shifting to a diet that follows seasonal changes is a simple way to boost well-being. And when your starting point is the Mediterranean Diet, long praised for its health benefits, the job is going to be easy and tasty. Built on local, plant-based ingredients and rich in whole foods, this approach is not only nutritious but s...
READ MOREThe acclaimed three Michelin-starred chef, Heinz Beck, will lead the onboard culinary programme on La Dolce Vita Orient Express, which is set to debut in spring 2025. Partnering with Beck and Maltese Consulting, chef Beck will create unique dining experiences that capture the essence of Italy’s landscapes, culture, and flavours through his expertly...
READ MORENew York City is in a state of transition. The hazy summer days have faded into the background, making way for crisper fall air as the metropolis and its dwellers return to the break-neck rhythm leading to the holidays. The West Village, one of New York City’s most unique and historic neighborhoods, is also shifting. In what used to be a gray garag...
READ MORE“It’s Italian; it can be both a drink and a moment.” The perfect crossword clue for the entry “aperitivo” would be this. Everyone does it, and it’s become such a part of the national way of life that you could call it a tradition. It’s not ancient–claiming that would be historically inaccurate–and like all “traditions”, it’s constantly evolving. An...
READ MOREAfter more than a month of voting and over 800 responses, we have a victor in The Baltimore Banner’s war of Italian subs, which pitted 16 of the area’s favorite sandwich shops against one another in a series of matchups. I recommend stopping at each of the contenders yourself, who are ordered by rank at the bottom of this post. But there can only b...
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