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None bowl of spaghetti has probably garnered as much attention as the spaghetti pomodoro from New York chef Scott Conant. The mound of perfectly twirled pasta with basil and tomato has followed Conant from restaurant to restaurant, and it has landed at his newest venture, an Italian restaurant called the Ponte that he’s opening with Los Angeles res...

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If you were a kid in America in the 1950s, your first exposure to Chinese food likely was a Chun King concoction in a can — chop suey or chow mein bought at the grocery store, heated at home and topped with dry Chun King noodles from another can. The Chun King line was founded in the 1940s by Jeno Paulucci, a son of poor Italian immigrants who beca...

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John Alfano’s parents bought Doris Italian Market & Bakery in 1982 when the specialty supermarket had a single location in Broward County. The family-owned chain opened its second location two years later in Sunrise. Four more stores followed, including a 24,000-square-foot location in North Palm Beach, which opened in the Shoppes at City Centre on...

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Antonio Mellino opened a low key version of his Quattro Passi restaurant all the way back in 1983 – and over the years, it came to not only secure two Michelin stars, but to also be considered by many to be the top dining destination n the entire Amalfi Coast of Italy. Celebrities – including Beyonce, Jay-Z and assorted British royals – have fl...

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Downtown Fredericksburg has many foodie stories. They're stories of families in the kitchen, making their dreams come true meal by meal. Danilo Orofino, owner of Orofino Italian Restaurant(link is external) in Fredericksburg, Virginia, is no different. His story is sweeter with his thick Sicilian accent and smell of fresh pasta and pastries in the...

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Sean Finnegan chowed down on a plate of linguine with white clam sauce and all but sighed with pleasure. It was the Traverse City man’s fourth trip to Pizzeria Piccolo Forno since the East Front Street eatery opened a few weeks ago. “I’m going to make my way around the whole board,” said Finnegan, with a nod to the chalkboard menu above the counter...

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The cozy interior along with the authentic food of Matera's On Park is meant to create a homey Italian atmosphere for Rutherford's Park Avenue. "Everything we make is like Mom’s," Chef and General Manager Erica Russo said. Hoping to bring the culture, food and feel of the Italian city co-owner Mark Forte's family originated from, the business was f...

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His high-drama reality baking show keeps you guessing until the very end. Chef Buddy Valastro is the star of TLC’s “Cake Boss,” and there is no doubt he pulls off a miracle each episode. His team is constantly challenged by customers to make the biggest, best and most delicious cakes. But there is one thing this fondant fanatic prides himself on ev...

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St. Jerome School kicked off its weeklong celebration of Catholic Schools Week with a student-led Mass and an Italian Feast on Saturday, Jan. 28. The school community encouraged parishioners to join them for a complimentary meal after Mass to express their gratitude for all of the support they receive from the parish. It was a great success, servin...

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For close to 200 years, Peter Rizzi's family has created treasured Italian foods for Sunday dinners and family gatherings. At Sweet Basil Pizzeria, which opened in Brooklyn last month, anyone can try these beloved recipes marked by slightly-sweet sauce and pleasant basil notes. "We wanted to bring old-world recipes back to Park Slope," said Rizzi,...

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