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Eggplant is my favorite fruit, and come August I like to use them in everything from appetizers to desserts.  This classic dish is a family favorite that is as fun as it is to prepare as it is delicious to eat. The name of the recipe is a tribute to the opera “Norma” by Vincenzo Bellini. It is said that when playwright Nino Martoglio first tasted t...

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Always present in the rural tradition of the Mercure Valley, white beans have played a major role in the agricultural history of the local populations. An 1852 publication by the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies speaks of the cultivation in the area of “graminaceous, leguminous and filierous plants” and specifically mentions the "bean, and this is sever...

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If in 2023 the trending Italian dish abroad was 'cacio e pepe', things are now changing. Get ready for an invasion of Spaghetti alla Nerano. The dish originated in the 1950s at the trattoria Da Maria Grazia in Marina del Cantone, the beach of Nerano.  A summer classic and a symbol of the cuisine of the Amalfi Coast, the dish is experiencing a renai...

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Shortly after I moved to Italy in 2009, a group of Italian friends quizzed me on how differently Americans eat compared with Italians. They wanted me to affirm how trashy U.S. food is and how we eat all our meals out of paper bags. But when I replied, “Well, you all have a lot more rules around eating than we do,” I was met with nodding heads. M...

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The Industrial Park continues to grow with more businesses and industries, however, food options are limited for people wanting to stay away from Wilma Rudolph Boulevard during rush hour. That’s why Carlo Burzi, alongside his wife Jenny, decided to open a restaurant that not only alleviates drive time issues, but also introduces true-authentic Ital...

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A Maple Park steakhouse known for its Italian and American food is inviting the community to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Sorrento’s Restaurant, 50 W. 187 Route 64, Maple Park (IL), is hosting Sorrento’s Big Day on Aug. 22, and the public is invited. Promotions at the dining establishment will run throughout that week, and patrons are invited to...

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Mutti is a well-known Italian tomato processing company, with a rich history dating back to 1899. Founded by Marcellino and Callisto Mutti in the village of Piazza di Basilicanova in the Parma region, the company began its journey as a small family business focused on producing high-quality tomato products. Mutti quickly established a reputation fo...

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Formerly Nick’s Italian, the newly renovated and rebranded Brody’s Italian is now helmed by Jason Brody, who started working at Nick’s nearly 20 years ago as a teenager. Brody continues the restaurant’s commitment to providing a strong community for patrons while dishing up stellar Italian eats and donating a portion of proceeds to nonprofits. Upon...

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In a move set to redefine New Jersey’s culinary landscape, Esperto Hospitality Group is expanding its award-winning portfolio with the launch of two highly anticipated venues: Catezza Italian Kitchen and Bar in Red Bank, NJ, scheduled to open by the end of summer and the newly acquired and very popular Il Nido in Marlboro.Building on the success of...

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There's a food tour with a felonious twist on Federal Hill in Providence, RI. The Crime and Cuisine on Federal Hill tour has been bringing in tourists for about three years now. However, some people may wonder if it's painting the iconic Providence neighborhood in a bad light. The tour, starting at Garbaldi Park, which was the former bath house for...

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