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Members of the Berlusconi family only argue at reunions over who gets to cook. That's according to restaurateur Antonio Berlusconi, whose new restaurant, Bella Vita, opened Sunday at 208 St. Louis Ave., in Fulton. Bella Vita is open 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. seven days a week and offers lunch specials and a children's menu. Berlusconi's family hails from V...

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Established in Miami by Tatyana and Riccardo Silva, owner of MIAMI FC, in partnership with Chadand Ilona Oppenheimn in 2016, Forte Dei Marmi brings a sensorial epicurean experience with its stunning yet simple Italian cuisine with a focus on fresh (farm to table) and delicious ingredients. Named after a Tuscan sea town, Forte Dei Marmi surpasses ot...

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Hey everyone! Valentines Day is coming up, and one of the top foods made with Love is the meatball! That's why we're having our First Annual Meatball Contest on Saturday, February 10th, from 12 noon to 3 PM at the Victor Emanuel Lodge #1646 Sons of Italy, 124 Washington St, Haverhill 01832! If you love meatballs, then for $2 at the door, you can co...

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An eight-level behemoth parked at the intersection of San Vicente and La Cienega, the Beverly Center has never exactly enticed as a dining destination during its three decades. That is, until the arrival of Cal Mare—the shopping mall’s ritzy new street-level restaurant that debuted as part of an ongoing $500 million renovation. With its 8,200-squar...

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Chester’s Grano Arso, a new seasonally inspired Italian restaurant, came together quickly and fortuitously for first-time owner Joel Gargano. The chef, a native of Branford, became familiar with the charming community a few years ago while buying produce at the town’s popular farmers’ market. In the years following, he lived and worked in New York...

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Portillo's, the casual Chicago-based restaurant known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches, is set to open a second Minnesota location in Maple Grove at 12251 Elm Creek Blvd N Tuesday. The Maple Grove location follows the 2017 opening in Woodbury. Leading up to the restaurant's opening, Portillo's partnered with two local community organiza...

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She’s the founder of a food startup that got its big break in the North Market. The author of an award-winning cookbook. The creator of a brand with a clear point of view and aesthetic. And she possesses a world-beating confidence in her vision and her team. Sound familiar? With apologies to Jeni Britton Bauer, we’re actually describing Cara Mangin...

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It’s official: world-famous Italian pizzeria Bonci will open a second restaurant in Chicago. Popular due to the eclectic topping combinations from founder/chef Gabriele Bonci, the owners of Bonci’s American division plan to open this spring at 1566 N. Damen Avenue, the former home of Dox Quality Greek.  Eater Chicago previously reported that Bonci...

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L’atmosfera che vuole ispirarsi alla Dolce Vita di Fellini, i sapori autentici della cucina italiana, la qualità degli ingredienti della tradizione. Dopo l’avventura che l’ha visto protagonista a Midtown, il ristorante italiano Tartina ha deciso di cambiare location. Sempre a Manhattan, ma un po’ più in alto: lungo l’Upper Westside, a cavallo tra l...

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I recently decided to revisit an old favorite, La Fontanella in Pelham. It has been in business for over 20 years and seems to improve with every visit. The management has changed through the years, but the Executive Chef Joe Palaguachi still heads the kitchen. For the last few years, Alfredo Salazar has led the management team. He worked in restau...

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