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Nearly a decade after the first Jon & Vinny’s debuted on Fairfax, the team behind the popular Italian American restaurant chain opened its fifth location in Studio City on August 14. The newest outlet on Moorpark Street took two and a half years to develop and is open daily serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and for the first time, cocktails. With e...

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A brand new Eataly location will be opening its doors at Hudson Yards next year. The global Italian marketplace and retail concept, a staple in New York City’s food scene since 2010, is expected to open the Hudson Yards location in spring 2025, joining the curated collection of brands at The Shops and Restaurants at Hudson Yards. The Hudson Yards s...

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Do you dream of sitting down at a cafe with a view for an espresso and a pastry to start off your vacation mornings, a la a charming Italian holiday? Now you can do just that at Encore Boston Harbor. North End restaurateurs Frank DePasquale and Nick Varano opened their most recent Encore concept this week: Giardino. The breakfast and lunch spot is...

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A black-and-white photo of a smiling young couple in aprons hangs in the back of one of Fresno’s newest restaurants, Roma Italian Kitchen. The photo is a reminder of the new restaurant owner’s roots. It’s an image of his grandparents, Mike and Angelina DiNuzzo, who started Mike’s Pizzeria, an old-school Italian restaurant at West and Shields avenue...

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Scott Harris Hospitality announced the grand opening of Mia Francesca in the vibrant community of Lincolnwood on Thursday, August 8. Located at 4436 W Touhy, Lincolnwood, IL 60712, this new restaurant brings Scott Harris Hospitality back to its roots. Mia Francesca, known for its authentic Italian cuisine and welcoming atmosphere, has been a corner...

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On Thursday, September 12th, Hoboken’s annual Spaghetti Block Party will return for Mile Square residents to the waterfront walkway on Sintra Drive between First and Second Streets. The event will be catered by two local businesses, and the evening will include a full Italian dinner with multiple food options. Hoboken’s 2024 Spaghetti Block Party i...

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Angelina Bakery, one of New York City’s highest-ranking bakeries on TripAdvisor and Yelp, announces the opening of its newest location in Nomad (42 W 28th Street). This exciting expansion is marked by collaborations with brands that have made history in the Made in Italy tradition.Highlighting its deep-rooted connections with Italy, Angelina Bakery...

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Fiercely protective and understandably proud of its manifold culinary delights, the sun-splashed Italian region of Tuscany launched an initiative called Vetrina Toscana to promote authentic fare around the world. The group has now designated its first certified Tuscan restaurant in the U.S.: Tre Dita, which just debuted at the towering St. Regis Ch...

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Although Aurora Centro owner Dario Barbone hails from Italy, he’s not averse to sliding distinctly un-Italian ingredients into his panini. The four-sandwich selection at his counter-service cafe, hidden on the fifth floor of Salesforce Tower, includes a stack of mortadella, cheddar and arugula, plus pickled red onions, jalapenos and shaved fennel....

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There are bakeries, and then there are Italian bakeries. Jersey has plenty of super sweet and legendary spots, but one bakery, in particular, is getting national attention. What makes an Italian bakery the real deal? Cannolis are number one in my book. If you walk into an Italian bakery and there aren't plenty of fresh cannolis, turn around and lea...

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