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by Federico De Cesare Viola Many Romans – in fact, many Italians – consider them the country's cookies par excellence: the ones that taste of childhood memories, the ones you cannot do without even as a grownup. Fragrant breakfasts and cozy afternoon teas, gourmet moments and familiar names (Osvego, Novellini, Brasil) preserved in exquisite...

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The Italian Cultural Center proudly presents EVOO, a fabulous evening of extra virgin olive oil. During the event you will taste four different extra virgin olive oils from the regions of Trentino Alto Adige, Toscana, Calabria and Sicilia. You will learn how the varieties and different olive processes affect the final flavor and how to di...

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by Jay Barmann   We heard earlier this year about star chef Jonathan Waxman's plans to open his first San Francisco venture, originally slated for the fall, in Ghirardelli Square. As it goes with these things, it's been delayed, and now Hoodline reports that Waxman and his partners are shooting for an early 2016 debut for a second iteration...

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by Patricia Talorico The Yelp era doesn't allow much room for redemption meals. Restaurant customers served what they consider to be poor, underwhelming meals post their thoughts almost immediately online with few concerns other than their own stomachs and pockets.   Most seem unwilling to give an establishment a second chance, es...

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The owners of Barbuzzo plan to open a homestyle Italian-American restaurant.Little Nonna (1234 Locust St.) will be a casual Italian eatery, inspired by the "red sauce" family-owned places of Italian immigrants, said owners Chef Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran. It will have 37 seats."For our menu, I immersed myself in the strong family traditions o...

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By Irina Missiuro When it comes to delicious food, the only thing better than talking about it is eating it. On Monday, Nov. 4, at 11 a.m., you'll get to do both at an open meeting of the Miriam Hospital Women's Association. Join Chef Walter Potenza, the Rhode Island restaurateur, cooking school director, cookbook author and connoisseur of Mediter...

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I do my diligence with attention and care when it comes to considering a restaurant and its dinner and wine list. Does it live up to its story by delivering the goods, like listing all the ingredients for each menu item and describing the wine in detail with vintage, district and taste?   I went through such a selection process when I recent...

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Italy is moving to Massachusetts with the grand opening of Tuscan Kitchen and Tuscan Market in Burlington, MA, located at 24 New England Executive Park. The new restaurant and market which focuses on regional Italian cuisine will span roughly 14,000 square feet and will deliver a true Italian feel. From pastas to artisanal meats and cheeses, to fr...

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Those looking forward to the opening of the new West Loop Italian restaurant Formento's (925 W. Randolph St., 312-690-7323) but who are short on time will still be able to enjoy a taste of Italy thanks to the restaurant's new grab-and-go counterpart, Nonna's.   Set to open Tuesday, Nonna's will offer its own casual Italian-American dishes su...

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Join us at Casa Belvedere for our upcoming Italian Easter Baking Class. Enjoy a morning in Cucina Colavita making delicious, fun and traditional baked goods for the holiday. Sunday, March 22nd - 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM   Bake traditional Italian Favorites for the Easter Holiday. Cream Puffs, Pizza Rustica and Easter Bread...

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