On tuesday, December 2 in honor of Eataly Chicago's first anniversary, for the first time in the windy city, nine Chicago restaurants will be reunited under one roof for a night only, to celebrate the event "Una Serata Tra Amici," an evening with friends.   Chefs from nine great Chicago restaurants will join Eataly's kitchens and cook as par...

After all the slicing and dicing, frying and sautéing, plating and tasting, Volturno sous chef Tim Russo was crowned Worcester's Best Chef on Sunday evening.   He and two other judge favorites competed in an Iron-Chef style challenge as part of the 8th annual competition that draws the best chefs from the region to showcase their talents bef...

So, what comes to mind when you think of Chicago cuisine? Certainly deep-dish pizza; hot dogs served with bright green relish, hot peppers, dill pickles and tomato slices; and Italian beef sandwiches, right?   Well, the latter, I must confess, has always left me wondering what all the fuss was about in the Windy City. My prior experiences w...

If you don’t have the time—or the money—for an Italian holiday, consider a visit to Eataly in New York City where the Italian tastes and scents are the real thing. An upscale 50,000-square-foot Italian food hall, Eataly has become a mecca for foodies from around the world. “We’re a food temple,” declares international celebrity chef Mario Batali, a...

by Marian White   Earlier this spring, the Boston Globe reported that Eataly was close to signing a deal at Prudential Center in 2016. Now, according to a release sent from Boston Properties, we've confirmed that Mario Batali is indeed opening his 45,000 square foot Italian food emporium inside Back Bay's Prudential Center. A lease was signe...

Trattoria Il Mulino inside the Hilton Downtown offers a serene modern space for fine dining; the transformation from sports bar to chic restaurant alone gives Nashvillians another reason to become tourists in their own city.   My review tells two sides: One that lives up to hype of the New York Italian dining establishment after which it is...

by Jackie DeGiorgio From sweeping views and quaint small towns to castles and vineyards, Italy's storybook like scenery can appear like your imagination is unfolding right before your eyes. Franciacorta, an hour's drive from Milan, is no different.   The region produces Italy's finest sparkling wines, all made using the metodo classico...

Export is a winner in the Italian region Abruzzo: in 2014 exports grew by 2.9%, almost one percentage point faster than the Italian average (+2%), a study has revealed.   The research was carried out by Stefano Cianciotta, Fellow of Competere, the Italian innovation think thank, and commissioned by the Centro estero delle Camere di commercio...

The Members Dining Room and Jan D'Amore Wines invite you to enjoy this special chef's tasting menu that will explore the rich culinary heritage of Southern Italy—including Lazio, Calabria, and Puglia—and feature exceptional wine pairings with each course.   Jan D'Amore Wines specializes in bringing undiscovered Italian wines to the United St...

By Juliet Vedral I still recall that moment when I first heard the words of the liturgy: "The gifts of God for the people of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving."   I had never considered the Lord's Supper as feeding on Christ. Growing up in a charismatic, n...