Table 301 is approaching new territory as its first restaurant outside of downtown Greenville is headed to the European-inspired Bridgeway Station in Mauldin, SC. Tavola, an Italian- and steak-centric restaurant, is set to open at the end of September. The 100-seat, 5,000-square-foot space located at 620 Bridgeway Blvd. will offer cuisine and wine...

It was love at first bite of the tender, housemade pasta — think mushrooms, garlic and hints of lemon and white wine — at the preview party of new Milton’s in Rice Village, which officially bows Sept. 27. The convivial American trattoria is the brainchild of Houston restaurateur Benjy Levit, culinary director Seth Siegel-Gardner, exec-chef Kent Dom...

In June, Capitano Italian Coastal Kitchen opened its doors in the heart of Bay Village in Beach Haven. Taking over the spot formerly occupied by Bistro 14 Restaurant and Raw Bar, the new venture by restaurateur and owner Oggi Echavarria brings a fresh wave of culinary comfort to the historic location. With a menu that blends coastal flavors with cl...

Bologna has so much to offer, including great food and art without the crowds that you'll find in better-known Italian cities like Florence or Rome. One spot that foodies should not miss when visiting Bologna is the Quadrilatero market, in the old city's medieval core. This rectangular area with a zigzag of narrow streets is adjacent to Bologna's f...

Little Original Joe’s in the Marina has been a full house from the get-go in May. This is the latest outpost from siblings John and Elena Duggan, who have carried on the family’s long-standing tradition of Italian-American comfort food with a modern twist. Known for running the iconic Original Joe’s and its spots in North Beach, Daly City and West...

Taste, the beloved Italian restaurant known for its exceptional cuisine and warm hospitality in Starkville, is excited to announce the opening of its second location in Renaissance at Colony Park, in Ridgeland, Mississippi.  Taste is thrilled to bring the same quality and level of hospitality to the Jackson metro area that has made it a favorite in...

September is National Chicken Month and National Potato Month, and I have the pleasure of spending it in my ancestral homeland of Calabria, Italy. Here potatoes, peppers, and tomatoes find their way into many traditional recipes even though they were originally New World ingredients. Last week my dear friend and culinary collaborator Giampiero Mont...

In Europe, the tradition of eating pork meat stretches far back into antiquity, as pigs were an animal that was easy to rear in a domestic environment, they were rich in fat and delicious meats and reproduced quickly.  In the second half of the nineteenth century, some pig bones excavated from archaeological sites in the Po Valley corroborated the...

Eight months after launching, Alto Bakery & Caffè in Warminster (PA) is hosting its grand opening celebration this weekend. The bakery on Street Road opened its doors in January, offering a quick and convenient way to enjoy an Italian experience on the go. Grand opening festivities kick-off at 10 a.m. on Saturday Sept. 21 and include samples, free...

Late summer in Italy can resemble a special circle of Dante’s Inferno—one filled with too many tourists in tar-melting heat as Italians flee their work posts to go to the beach or mountains. But then, occasionally, even in summer, Italians do what they do best: surprise you with rabbit-out-of-the-hat magic that leaves you agape. That charming wizar...