Chef Pasquale Marino of Da Marino has long been steeped in the Old World traditions that he learned from his grandmother in Calabria, Italy. While Da Marino is known throughout New York City as a place in which these traditions can be experienced firsthand, Chef Pasquale Marino has never stopped innovating in terms of the menu items offered at his...

Don't Miss "Italian Night at Cibo Ristorante Italiano - A Fundraiser for Festa Italia Santa Rosalia Foundation " on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at Cibo Ristorante Italiano, 301 Alvarado in Downtown Monterey. Parking is available in the adjacent garage.   From 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Cibo will present a 4-course dinner for $24.95 featured below...

When I first visited Florence as a young whelp I was too much of a wuss to try the city's signature panini di lampredotto, a tripe sandwich sold from street stalls all over the city. Historically a workingman's sandwich, it was a cheap, high-protein way to fill up on the way to the olive orchards.   But it's maintained its appeal despite its...

Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Armondo's Italian Restaurant has re-opened just a couple of streets away from its original location in Jackson Heights. If you're a local, you will remember the Gazette's cover story depicting the devastating fire that destroyed Armondo's nearly one year ago, along with several businesses above it. While the bu...

di Carolina Saporiti   Parlare di cioccolato digitale per i puristi della materia potrebbe sembrare un insulto a un'antichissima tradizione, ma MyChok, la prima piattaforma per personalizzare le barrette di cioccolato con la stampa 3D, propone una rivoluzione a margine della produzione, che serve "soltanto" a completare e dare un tocco origi...

by Karin E. Baker   One of the most eagerly anticipated new restaurants in LA just opened its doors, and I'm happy to note that it lives up to the hype. Forma, located on Santa Monica's Montana Avenue, derives its name from the Italian word "formaggio," the centerpiece ingredient at this new eatery.   Forma's a great addition to a nei...

by Brenna Houck Yet another Zack Sklar restaurant is opening in Birmingham. Arthur Ave — named after the famous Little Italy strip in the Bronx — is situated next to Peas & Carrots Hospitality's most recent endeavor Au Cochon. Designed by 555 International in Chicago, the 2,500-square-foot space seats 120 diners, according to a release.  ...

by Jennifer Antonik While visions of sugar plums dance in the heads of children next door at the Tatiana Akinfieva Dance Academy, Mike Canevari makes real sugar dance around the new Panificio di Canevari Italian Bakery located on SW Front Street.   The bakery began as a hobby for Mr. Canevari, but he said he needed to cook up a business as...

Foodies, fans and lovers of all things Italian will have a chance to meet Lidia Bastianich star of the Emmy award-winning show, Lidias Italy!If you've never heard the name Lidia Bastianich, you are missing out on the best Italian cooking that anyone has to offer. Bastianich has been part of several cooking shows over the past few years and owns a n...

By Jon Christensen   The farfalle fantastico, a light dish colorful with tomatoes, olives and spinach Lola's Fresh Italian Cuisine is now Lola & Giuseppe's Trattoria, reflecting the role of Lola Iacobone's husband, Joe. Although the menu has evolved during the past six years, it's still basically a varied Italian lineup that goes beyond...