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There are a dozen different sandwiches on Joey Tomatoes’ menu, but it makes no difference which one you order. You’re there for the bread. Not that there’s anything wrong with what’s between the slices, as the crowds at the proudly Italian deli can attest. Ever since Joe Spiotta and George Sarkis rebranded their shotgun luncheonette on Chuck Dawley...

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Pizza is one of those wonderful foods that is produced with amazing diversity. The best thing for a pizza-lover to do, of course, is try as many styles as possible and appreciate each for its own uniqueness. For example, New York pizza is fairly thin on the ground in this area, but there's a reason it's a favorite street food in the Big Apple — it'...

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On a recent trip to Rome, I spent a lot of time wandering around the cobblestone streets between lively produce markets, searching for Italian delicacies. The weather in Rome at this time of year is akin to midspring for us, and that means artichokes are in season and absolutely everywhere. In fact, artichokes are so beloved by Romans, they are oft...

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If you’re familiar already with the formidable work that chef Matt Pilato is doing at LAMP Pizzeria, a neighborhood parlor nestled among the scenic desert peaks and million-dollar homes of far-north Scottsdale, the answer might be: pretty damn far. If you’ve never heard of LAMP Pizzeria, though, and you don’t already spend your free time navigating...

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Mario Rizzotti is a man on a mission, and he’s coming to Augusta as part of it. “One of the reasons I’m taking this tour is to promote the healthy side of Italian cuisine,” said Rizzotti, a Food Network Iron Chef judge who is traveling to all 50 states as part of his “4 the Love of Italian Food” tour. He will be in Augusta on Feb. 20 at Ristorante...

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Step through the doors of Spiga in Needham and you'll find yourself in Italy. A small eatery nestled quietly on Highland Circle off of Highland Avenue, Spiga offers authentic Italian dishes, all homemade. The restaurant is the result of owner Carmelo Iriti's love for Italy, where he was born, and his passion for Italian fo Not only does the restaur...

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Inspiration You Can Taste: The food's authenticity draws diners to the new North Denver restaurant. 5280 Magazine's Callie Sumlin emphasizes that Italian flavors drive the menu. House-made pastas are asserted as "undoubtedly the high point of the meal." Backed by "lush sauces" and "high-end goodies" like bottarga and pancetta, delectable pastas ran...

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You can go to Potawatomi Hotel and Casino and have a great time without spending a cent on a game of chance. The complex includes bars, a live performance venue, charming gift shop and many options for the hungry. One such place is the new Bella Italiana, ensconced on the third floor of the casino.  Bella Italiana, in the former space of the Wild E...

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Saghetti and meatballs. Marinara sauce. Chicken parm. Baked ziti. Garlic bread. Pizza (as we conceive of it). What these foods have in common, beside being universally beloved, is that they are wholly American inventions. Yes, these titans of red-sauce cuisine bear little resemblance to any dish you’d find in Italy. How did this come to be? We’re f...

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Tony Vallone excels at orchestration. You don't get to mark more than half a century in the restaurant business, as Vallone has, without knowing how to coordinate elements to deliver the maximum punch. And perhaps that's why he chose to trumpet a new chef at Ciao Bello two months after the toque already started. But in announcing the arrival of exe...

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