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Angelina's is an Italian market treasure in the Carolinas. You’ll find them in Waxhaw, North Carolina, which is a suburb of Charlotte. Co-owner Mariel LoRe is quite young, however this business is in her blood. Her father owned Enzo’s Italian Market in Matthews, NC.  Small world story: Enzo's was my first experience with an Italian store in the Sou...

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Why is Italian food so awesome? We’re not talking red-checkered tablecloth chain restaurants but authentic, satisfying, unforgettable Italian food – the kind you’ll likely find only in Italy. It assails your senses strolling down the tiniest village vicolo, meandering through Rome’s bustling Piazza Navona – just about anywhere, really, where a kitc...

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Mama’s Boy at Winston House is a modern, red sauce Italian restaurant with a Southern accent. Situated inside Winston House – a popular community hub with live music and DJ sets – Mama’s Boy offers a vibrant, evocative menu that embodies Chef Wes’ Texan roots and love of Mom’s home-cooked Italian food. The program blends a dining adventure with the...

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On June 8, Venchi, the renowned Italian chocolate and gelato maker—which many people know from trips to Italy—opened its first Chocogelateria on Long Island at Roosevelt Field. It is located on the main level in the Macy’s wing across from the Apple Store. With 145 years of expertise in chocolate making, Venchi’s history dates back to 1878 when Sil...

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Freshly baked pastries, coffee, breakfast and deli sandwiches, pizza, wine, and more are all on the menu at the new Petterino’s Pasticceria in the heart of Chicago’s Loop and Theatre District. Corporate executive chef John Boudouvas joined us with a taste. Serving handcrafted UMBRIA coffee and a delectable array of freshly baked pastries, breakfast...

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In 2023, exports of Italian PDO and PGI cheeses to the US exceeded 30,000 tonnes, marking a 3% increase from the previous year. Sales of these geographically certified dairy products posted an average value growth of 7%, reaching a turnover of €390 million. The first quarter of 2024 has seen double-digit growth in sales of Grana Padano PDO, Parmigi...

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The grand opening of the Italian Pavilion at the Summer Fancy Food Show 2024 set a striking tone for the event. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the largest stand among international representations, was attended by Erica Di Giovancarlo, Director of the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), Matteo Zoppas, President of ITA, and Donato Cinelli, CEO of Univ...

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Opening a box of Italian cookies from Peter Sciortino Bakery has an undeniable sweetness – like a mix of happy family memories and buttery goodness. Since Peter Sciortino and his wife, Grace, opened the bakery in 1947, it has grown into a beloved fixture on Brady Street. It opened just one year after Glorioso’s Italian Market, another legendary bus...

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Rosso Pomodoro, Italy’s largest Neapolitan pizza franchise, announces the launch of franchise opportunities in the United States. Founded in Naples, Italy, the birthplace of pizza, in 1998, the Milan-based pizza chain has expanded globally to 70 locations in Italy and 140 locations worldwide including the operation of highly demanding restaurants i...

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Citrus and nuts are a staple in Southern Italian kitchens. If you’ve ever smelled those two aromas wafting through the air during baking, it’s hard to forget. Eaten together they’re the perfect healthful snack. In Italy the heavenly combination of almonds and oranges is used in sweets and for special occasions. This Almond and Orange Biscotti recip...

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