In Italy some typical gastronomic products of the territory are prepared on the occasion of certain celebrations. These products are made only at certain times of the year. An example is the zeppole of St. Giuseppe, a typical Neapolitan dessert that is traditionally eatenon the occasion of Father’s Day which is celebrated on March 19th. Today it is...

Hanan Samuel grew up close to the tourist frenzy in Niagara Falls, watching the flood of visitors from across the globe as he completed his education at Niagara Catholic High School, then Niagara University. Comfort with and an understanding of his surroundings prompted Samuel to open his first restaurant, Catania, on Feb. 12 in the Wingate by Wynd...

How do you say "pick-me-up" in Italian? Answer: Tiramisù! A delicate medley of bold espresso, creamy mascarpone, and airy ladyfingers, all dusted to perfection in cocoa powder, tiramisù is a classic Italian dessert allegedly invented in Treviso. One taste reminds us why the Italian name means “pick-me-up.” And in time for World Tiramisù Day on Thur...

Like the Irish, Italians around the city will toast their heritage with celebrations unfolding over the next several days. Highlights include folk dancing, an enormous communal bowl of pasta and a mobile St. Joseph's Altar rolling through the French Quarter. The events are hosted by the Italian American St. Joseph Society, and they’re free and open...

Francesco Panella, the restaurateur behind Italian restaurant Antica Pesa, opened three concepts at once in the Moxy hotel in Chelsea in conjunction with nightlife hitmakers Tao Group: Feroce Caffe, Feroce Risorante, and Bar Feroce. They all serve variations of Italian food. The cafe is located on the first floor with coffee, pastries, and sandwich...

There is so much great food in the world that it seems like it would be hard to narrow down what everyone’s favorite might be. However, a new survey has found that Italian food is the most popular cuisine in the world. Considering pizza and pasta exist in the realm of Italian food fare, it’s not hard to imagine this as a conclusion. But now a surve...

Lasagne, parmigiana, tortelli in brodo, pizza napoletana. Non serve certo una classifica per ricordare agli italiani la fortuna della loro tradizione gastronomica, ma sapere che alcune ricette nazionali sono state nominate nella top 100 dei piatti più amati al mondo non può che inorgoglire. Secondo il sondaggio condotto dalla piattaforma tasteatlas...

When it comes to a restaurant, its name can be everything. The right one can convey your signature dish, cooking style, cuisine or maybe all of the above (here’s looking at you, KJ Dim Sum & Seafood Chinese Restaurant). But the wrong words can keep diners away. That brings us to the newly opened Factory Kitchen at The Venetian. The term “factory,”...

With a nearly 20-year presence on Staten Island, the owners of Top Tomato -- known for deli-fresh Italian specialty dishes -- are expanding to open a fifth store. This one is in Port Richmond. The new store, at 1579 Forest Ave., is in a 7,500-square-foot building formerly occupied by a Walgreens. It’s expected to open by April, said Anthony Sciandr...

Cibus, the major professional Show for authentic Italian food products, comes back to Parma, Italy, on April 10 & 11 2019. "Cibus Connect", Cibus's smart edition that runs every other year, returns with its simplified formula and lay-out allowing a more efficient visiting experience. Organized by Fiere di Parma, in collaboration with Federalimentar...