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The romantic cityscape of Florence or the coastal charm of Positano? It’s a tough choice, but you don’t actually have to choose. You can sample cuisines from both Italian regions–but with a California twist–right here in L.A., starting this weekend.   Two Michelin-starred chefs, Vito Mollica (Il Palagio at the Four Seasons Firenze) and Matt...

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When Maurizio Farinelli opened Strada in the Grove, the tree-lined community embraced the bistro for its well-priced pasta and warm-yet-sophisticated setting. Now, the restaurateur, who also owned the popular Trattoria Sole and Blu in South Miami, is bringing a more personal concept to the Grove.   Farinelli 1937 will open at 3199 Commodore...

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Winston-Salem’s newest “eatery” is enjoying early success and accolades after just a month of be ing open. Quanto Basta: Italian Eatery & Wine Bar is the culmination of a lifelong dream for Chef Tim Grandinetti, along with his wife, Heidi, and his business partners, Lynn and Lynette Murphy.   This partnership is also behind the successfu...

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It's a sacred thing. Be careful when tinkering with any Italian family's recipe for Sunday gravy, that meat-stocked tomato sauce that gets simmered and reduced into a savory explosion of nostalgic happiness. "If you tweak and twist my family's recipe, you might be subject to harm," says Frank Pellegrino Jr., known best as Frankie, co-owner of...

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U.S. Small Business Administration Eastern Pennsylvania Director Antonio (Tony) Leta officially introduces Eastern Pennsylvania's Family-Owned Business of the Year, Talluto's Authentic Italian Food, Inc., with members of the Talluto family   "It's wonderful to have the privilege to recognize the achievements of leading Pennsylvania family-ow...

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By Samantha Bakall   Rising rents have come to claim another long-running Portland establishment. Martinotti's Cafe & Deli, the 36-year-old Italian store known for its wines, grocery selection and expansive deli case, will close June 30. A clothing store is slated to replace the deli.   "Rent has raised considerably," Martina...

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The DaVinci Society of Delaware is pleased to announce that the 12th Annual Vendemmia Da Vinci Wine & Food Festival will be held Sunday, October 11, 2015 from 2pm to 6pm on the grounds of the Bellevue State Park just off I95 in Northern Delaware.   Vendemmia Da Vinci is one of the premier Italian American Wine & Food festivals on the...

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Expo Milan 2015 is up and running, and among its many initiatives is WE - Women for Expo, which focuses on women's contribution to healthy nutrition and sustainability, supported by celebrity ambassadors the likes of Lidia Bastianich. They are successful women from different countries and backgrounds, willing to share their experience, advise, and...

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In a strip mall across from Perkins Rowe sits a tiny restaurant where a local culinary favorite is humbly serving luminous Italian cuisine. Softly lit and romantic, the space Elton Hyndman and his wife Randee have created in Nino's is a retreat for those seeking an unhurried, expertly prepared meal.   The experience comes with a devoted...

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By Barbara Revsine   Like Italian cuisine in general, the recipes in Veronica Lavernia's new book, "Panini-The simple tastes of Italian-style bread" (New Holland Publishers Pty Ltd, 2015), are all about great ingredients simply prepared. "Less is more is a basic rule for a good Panino (singular of Panini)," Lavernia writes.   "Th...

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