My first visit to Sassetta was impromptu, which I thought meant that I would be eating pizza alone. But friends materialized—“You? Here? In the Design District?”—and, before we knew it, we were sharing a crudo over a glass of rosé, both of which we all later agreed were the best things we’d had all week. I didn’t think there was a need for a second...
READ MOREChef Antonio Greco is thrilled to announce the opening of his new restaurant, Bar Zepoli, in Stamford. On the menu, you’ll find family favorites such as Nonna’s Meatballs and Gnocchi Puttanesca, alongside modern dishes such as Arctic Trout Crudo and Mint Crusted Rack of Lamb. Classic salads, such as the Caesar get a modern update with polenta crout...
READ MOREEvery neighborhood needs a dependable Italian restaurant and a decent BYOB spot. It’s grand when you spot a new Italian joint with a BYOB policy within minutes of your house. I’ve eaten at Dal Testardotwice. The restaurant is near the corner of Arapaho and Hillcrest in North Dallas. Dal Testardo is truly a mom-and-pop operation. The principals are...
READ MORE“Traditional Florence cooking is... a poor kitchen, and making use of everything,” says chef Guiseppe Imparato of Florence's elegant Il Salviatino hotel, a former private estate which looks down on the grand city from its northeastern hills. The hotel's restaurant serves a variety of local specialties, highlighted by a three-course Firenze tasting...
READ MOREThe best part of a romantic comedy is the part where they fall for each other in a montage of tangled dog leashes, diner scenes and raindrops. Movies love raindrops. The montage is a good way to move the story along without dwelling on any one scene. A montage is a good way to tell the story of San Antonio’s Luce Ristorante e Enoteca, with an upbea...
READ MOREItʻs said the problem with eating Italian food is five or six days later youʻre hungry again. Al Vicolo, the new Italian restaurant in Kawaihae Harbor, lives up to this declaration, serving up delicious dishes brimming with the authentic tastes of Italy. Al Vicoloʻs owner, Davide Semenza, arrived in Florida from Italy two years ago with his family....
READ MOREA little slice of Italy can go a long way. A festive meal at a fine Italian restaurant is a memorable way to celebrate a birthday, retirement, or other special occasion. And, who could forget a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Tuscany? But sometimes, just opening the box on a hot, gooey take-out pizza, loaded with your favorite toppings, is all that’s ne...
READ MOREIl rafforzamento dell’Euro pesa sulle esportazioni negli Stati Uniti dove è stato raggiunto il record storico per l’agroalimentare Made in Italy con un aumento del 7% nel 2017,rispetto allo scorso anno. È quanto emerge da una analisi della Coldiretti sulla base dei dati Istat relativi ai primi cinque mesi dell’anno. Gli Stati Uniti - sottolinea la...
READ MOREMichael Elefante is the third generation of his family to operate Mama Louisa's near Craycroft and 29th Street. "It started in 1956 with the Casadei family and then my family bought it in 1973," Elefante said. "My grandpa and his business partner was from Brooklyn and they were down here visiting looking for land back in the day and came across thi...
READ MOREFor fans of calzones, cannolis and other Italian favorites, Pizza D’oro & Italian Family Restaurant held a grand opening Aug. 24 at 1492 Main St. in North Catasauqua. The 32-seat restaurant, owned by Giuseppe Badalamenti, offers Sicilian and New York-style hand-tossed pizzas, along with other Italian staples such as eggplant rollatini, fettuccine a...
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