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In the heart of Staten Island, New York, there exists a culinary gem that celebrates tradition, family, and the art of homemade meals like no other. Enoteca Maria isn’t just a restaurant; it’s a tribute to the warmth and flavors of grandmotherly love, where each dish tells a story passed down through generations. A Unique Culinary ConceptAt Enoteca...

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I’ve been daydreaming about a food-centric trip that includes a tour of old-school Italian diners, which are common in New Jersey. Ideally, this trip would take place in October, when the chill in the air perfectly complements the hearty fare. Think chicken and eggplant parmesan, meatball subs, and ravioli. Long Beach Island is one possible destina...

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Patrick Bertoletti gobbled up 58 hot dogs to win his first men’s title Thursday at the annual Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, taking advantage of the absence of the event's biggest star. In the women's competition, defending champion Miki Sudo won her 10th title and set a new world record by downing 51 links. Joey “Jaws” Ches...

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Say cheese! On second thought, say "formaggio" — because today we're taking a deep dive into the wonderful world of Italian cheeses. Italy has such a rich, complex history that you can hardly dig a hole in Rome without running into an ancient artifact. This is a history that you can tell with cheese. From the rugged mountains in the north to the su...

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The story behind the new fine Italian cuisine restaurant, Bruschetta, started growing roots pre-pandemic in the Bay Area. Erik Rhoades had owned and operated a restaurant for about four years before he brought in chef Victor Guerrero. After a successful run at that location, Rhoades ultimately sold the restaurant right before COVID hit, then moved...

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For food lovers, New York City truly is the gateway to the world. There’s so much to discover in the city, so many different cuisines from so many different regions, that even residents of New York City might often feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of choices. May we make a suggestion? It’s never a bad idea to start with cheese and meat. That’s...

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Beautiful Naples has recently received yet another accolade: it’s been chosen by readers and writers of the famous travel and tourism magazine Time Out as the place with the best food in the world. This type of list is not unusual in this day and age, especially when considering the exponential growth of food tourism around the world, Belpaese incl...

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Spaghetti and Meatballs. Mostaccioli and Meatballs. Pasta with Italian Sausage. Consider it a veritable plethora of pasta—all yours to enjoy by the heaping forkful at the Sons & Daughters of Italy Lodge. Located on S 10th Street, the community dinners served at this old-fashioned food hall pay homage to Omahans with Italian heritage. But you don’t...

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A 65-year-old Italian favorite is back in Mountain View.  Giorgio’s Italian Grill & Pizzeria, formerly Frankie, Johnnie and Luigi Too!, opened its doors on June 19 after a three-year renovation that transformed the historic restaurant into a three-story, mixed-use building.  “It’s not Frankie and Johnnie’s name, but it’s the same – same family, sam...

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This week's Made in Chicago is a humble lemonade stand which has been delighting Chicagoans and visitors for 70 years. Since 1954, Mario's Italian Lemonade at 1068 W. Taylor Street has been serving up the sweet summer staple to generations of customers including David Buffer and Mishawn Davis-Eyene. “Great flavors and great prices,” Buffer said. “I...

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