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When approaching Chef Barbara Pollastrini's namesake newish Hollywood restaurant, it's a little like being invited to a speakeasy in New York City's Soho. Her homey eatery is hidden behind a wall of glass on the first floor of a towering behemoth at Fountain Avenue and Cahuenga Boulevard. Press a doorbell and Barbara personally greets her guests in...

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World-renowned Italian food hall Eataly is officially coming to Aventura Mall in South Florida. A New Times source confirmed the news on Tuesday, July 9. Eataly will be located inside of Aventura Mall at 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Unit 3004, in Aventura. It will take up three levels and will span approximately 29,000 square feet.According to the most re...

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Chocolate giant Fererro is launching a vegan version of the popular Nutella spread to go on sale in supermarkets in Italy this autumn. Nutella's origins can be traced back to World War II when cocoa was limited and expensive. As a result, chocolate makers searched for new ways to produce their products using ingredients such as hazelnuts. Nutella's...

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Summer is here, and what’s better than enjoying a classic Italian ice cream? How about savoring it in Italy itself? L’Italo-Americano is excited to present the Dream of Puglia Sweepstake, offering you the chance for a dream trip. Purchase a ticket to enter the drawing for three prizes in our traditional lottery, supporting the publication of your b...

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There are few restaurants that do hundreds of covers in Italy, a country where the dining industry has always been undersized. Everything is different across the ocean, where one may find it possible to lead the orchestra for an audience both large and generous, lured by the charm of Italian cuisine.  It happened to Alessandro Pendinelli, who, prio...

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Tre Dita and Bar Tre Dita opened in March at the St. Regis in collaboration with two-time James Beard-nominated chef Evan Funke and Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants. Tre Dita marks the Los Angeles-based Funke’s first Chicago restaurant. Italian for “three fingers,” Tre Dita refers to Funke’s precise thickness of a properly cut Bistecca alla Fioren...

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Gio’s is owned by John Giaquinto who also owns J&S Pork Store in Lodi, New Jersey which sits on the corner of Union Street and Woodside Avenue. Gio’s had their official grand opening this past Saturday June 22nd and the place was hopping with a live D.J. and samples of their delicious fresh mozzarella. All the food is homemade on the premises. You...

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In the institutional setting of the Italian Chamber of Deputies, a socio-cultural talk compared the old and new waves of Italian immigration to America, unveiling the challenges and achievements of generations of emigrants. The event was inspired by the presentation of the book "Recipes and Memories of Grandpa – A Mediterranean Lifestyle," a work t...

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Torrisi, located at 275 Mulberry St. in New York, stands as a pinnacle of contemporary Italian-American dining. Positioned inside the iconic Puck Building, Torrisi offers a unique blend of creativity and comfort, making it a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts. Upon entering Torrisi, guests are greeted with an atmosphere that marries crisp...

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There's a laundry list of the Italian desserts that everyone should try at least once, including panna cotta, tiramisu, and of course, Italian cookies. But the one that is likely the most well-known is the cannoli. The classic, Sicilian cannoli is made with a fried shell, rolled up so that it can easily support a thick, cheesy filling made with ric...

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