In the early 60s the ailing Italian countess Amalia Mani Mocenigo was ordered by her doctor to adopt a diet we might today label Paleolithic. In short, she wasn't to eat cooked meat.   So while she was visiting the legendary Harry's Bar in Venice, proprietor Giuseppe Cipriani did what any resourceful, self-respecting member of the hospitalit...

By John Golden Located in the heart of Deering Center off Stevens Avenue, Siano's Pizzeria has been a mainstay in this community since 2007. But it's more than just a family-friendly neighborhood haunt. Its menu of southern Italian old-school classics is very well done. And on weekends it's chock-a-block with diners there to have a good time over...

By Carol Deptolla Brookfield's Venice Club, a 66-year-old Italian-American restaurant, remains open for business but is in limbo after the death of its owner last year: The restaurant is in foreclosure and was scheduled to go to public auction April 9, but its operator says talks with the lender are continuing.   No matter what, Casper "Cap...

"What we think or dream or do is determined by what we eat and what we drink." —"The Manifesto of Futurist Cuisine"   Guggenheim members at the Fellow Associate level and above are invited to participate in a dinner inspired by the Italian Futurists' strong beliefs on dining and nutrition designed and hosted by cookbook author and restaurat...

August 9, 2014 - 12:00PM at Damian's Italian Restaurant, 3011 Smith StreetCost: $100.00 per person   Special Guest of Honor: Alyson Footer, National Correspondent for Major League Baseball.com Master of Ceremonies: Milo Hamilton Also attending: Houston Astros Players and other Sports Celebrities Join Hall of Fame...

Are you looking for a fun place to take the family, meet up with friends or just stop by and watch a game... or multiple games at the same time? Someplace that offers authentic Italian cuisine as well as a number of other excellent entrees?   Meet Me At Monelli's is not just our tag line, it's what we're here for. In 2007, we opened Monelli'...

Selland Family Restaurants is opening an Italian restaurant in East Sacramento, and a former executive chef from Ella Dining Room and Bar is involved in the project.   The local, family-operated restaurant group said it will open OBO' Italian toward the end of this year at 3145 Folsom Blvd., the former site of Andiamo Restaurant & Bar....

by Claudia Astarita   Identyclick - a new Italian startup – has launched an innovative App "Know what you eat and drink". It allows consumers and companies to check on the origin of the products they usually buy.   In recent years, Italian food associations and consortia have strongly supported the need to have a deeper control on foo...

by Don Cazentre   Traditional Italian-American meets modern "light and bright" cuisine at Strada Mia, the newest restaurant in the storied location at the corner of Geddes Street and Park Avenue in Syracuse. The restaurant at 313 N. Geddes St. has been having a "soft opening" for the past few weeks, but is now ready to show off to the g...

The wait for Eataly in Century City continues, with these latest renderings showing the popular Italian grocery and food court hovering above the upcoming Macy's department store.   Mario Batali has already confirmed a 2017 opening, which means Angelenos will have to wait nearly two years for a taste of Italy's finest. It's unclear at this p...