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Chef Mike Cordero has opened an old-world Italian ristorante, Carbonara: Old School Italian & Wine Bar in Ballston, serving classico wines and his favorite dishes from Napoli. The Cordero Hospitality Restaurant Group include his sons Nick Cordero and Anthony Cordero. The 4,000-square-foot indoor and outdoor restaurant is located at 3865 Wilson Boul...

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If you've ever picked up pizza or Italian specialties from Little Original Joe's Market in San Francisco's West Portal, you'll understand the excitement surrounding the opening of their highly anticipated full-service restaurant in the Marina District.  Following the recent opening of Elena's Mexican Restaurant in the West Portal neighborhood by th...

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Our Public Image Committee is rolling out a new project to enhance OSDIA's social media presence and impact, and we need your help! The first component of this initiative is called "Italian at Heart." It is a comprehensive photo and story campaign, inspired by “Humans of New York,” in which different OSDIA members of all ages are artfully photograp...

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There's nothing more quintessentially Chicago than an Italian beef sandwich. Ask any local where to find the best one, and you're sure to get a variety of passionate answers. Yet, one family has been serving its beloved recipe for over four decades, passing down the tradition through generations.  Meet the Buonavolanto family, the force behind Buon...

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The White House is not only the epicenter of American power and influence, a place where momentous political decisions are made and state affairs are determined. It is also a home where food plays a significant role in both daily life and grand official events. The role of the White House Executive Chef is a prestigious position that has been held...

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The Annual Ferragosto Festival will return to Bronx Little Italy on Sunday, September 8th from 12 pm to 6 pm. The beloved event invites New Yorkers and visitors to experience the neighborhood’s old-world charm with a day-long celebration of Italian culture and tradition, featuring delicious food from local small businesses, live music, and amusing...

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Ggiata Delicatessen has been making headlines and winning hearts (and stomachs) since they opened their first store in Melrose Hill back in 2021. Their New Jersey-style Italian American sandwiches have become local favorites almost immediately. And now they’re opening their 4th location in Highland Park, and this new store is the first location to...

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The artichoke, il carciofo, has been the cornerstone vegetable of Rome since ancient times. Today more are cultivated in Italy (367,000 tons) than anywhere else in the world and more artichokes are eaten in Rome than any other city.  According to a recipe in De Re Coquinaria by Apicius, they were pickled in honey and vinegar, and seasoned with cumi...

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Since 1946, Glorioso's Italian Market has been a staple in the Milwaukee community. Owned and operated by Teddy and Rosemary Glorioso, the locally owned grocer has made an indelible mark on the East Side community and beyond, selling high-quality Italian products and providing exceptional customer service. Nearly 80 years after founding the local g...

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“Don’t shop on an empty stomach” is advice designed to prevent impulse purchases at the grocery store. If you’re visiting Carfagna’s culinary campus in Polaris, however, I might suggest the opposite: Come hungry. For nearly 100 years, Carfagna’s has been a Columbus institution. Founder Saturnino “Sam” Carfagna opened his first market in Linden in 1...

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