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It's hard to do old-school Italian with a straight face nowadays. It's been that way since Manhattan's Mario Carbone and Rich Torrisi opened their three odes to Italian-American cuisine: Torrisi Italian Specialties, Carbone, and Parm.   These restaurants dared to admit that, sure, the mid-century Italian joints of our grandparents' generatio...

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by Clifford Pugh   Even though Arturo's Uptown Italiano Restaurant is closing this weekend, the atmosphere was festive Friday night as Houston notables jammed into the Uptown Park eatery for one last meal.   Neil and Maria Bush were dining at one table while former Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and a sizable party were at another tabl...

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April 15, 6:30 pm — 9:30 pmWestchester Italian Cultural Center24 Depot Square, Tuckahoe, New York   It is not a secret that Italian people love food: but where does this love originate from? How does it affect everyday life, domestic relationships, and even politics? Moreover, what role did the USA play in the transformation of Italian eatin...

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The three-day Festa Italiana Weekend will kickoff at Ybor City's Italian Club of Tampa from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 9. The annual tradition, benefiting the club's restoration fund, continues through April 11 and 12, with food samples, craft cocktails and other Italian delights.   Featuring more than 70 wines from Italy and eats like anti...

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By Cynthia Martens   Reputation is everything in the business world. In a Reputation Institute poll of 3,200 Italians, Ferrero, the chocolate and confectionery brand, landed in the top slot for Italy's RepTrak 2015 ranking of the best-loved companies operating in Italy, earning a score of 89.5, while BMW and Barilla secured second and t...

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The Italian Store opened its new Westover Village location to large crowds of hungry fans Monday. The store, at 5837 Washington Blvd, represents an expansion for the company in more ways than one. At 6,000 square feet, the new store is more than twice the size of the original, beloved Italian Store in Lyon Village.   The Westover locati...

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by Lisa Petrillo   Mark has been cooking up authentic homemade food as owner and head chef of Randazzo's for 12 years. The popular and charming eatery showcases his favorite memorabilia on the wall. He packs in loyal customers for lunch and dinner daily.   The Godfather plays in the background while diners enjoy a true taste of I...

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By Kelly Dobkin   The gist: Restaurateur Mark Barak of Claudette just opened a brand new Italian-inspired eatery called La Pecora Bianca last night in NoMad. The menu highlights farm-fresh ingredients including pasture-raised local Hudson Valley meat, whole grain pastas, and seasonal veggies.   The food: The focus here is on housemade...

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By Shaye Weaver Sotheby's is getting a new cafe. Sant Ambroeus — an Italian eatery with four other locations in the city — is expected to replace Sotheby's Terrace Cafe on York Avenue, according to a representative for the chain.   The chain is looking to get a liquor license for its new cafe, to accompany a menu of mostly sandwiches,...

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Una fotocamera per il riconoscimento degli alimenti, un classico piatto per pesare ingredienti e un display che visualizza tutte le informazioni nutrizionali.   La bilancia smart ideata dal giovanissimo calabrese Simone Suraci, 22 anni, studente di ingegneria a Bologna, permetterà di sapere in diretta quante calorie, carboidrati, proteine e...

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