Fabio Viviani's charming Italian accent and refreshing candor on Top Chef's fifth season won the hearts of viewers and he was voted "Top Chef Fan Favorite." Now Viviani is the host of the popular Yahoo! original series "Chow Ciao" he uses fresh ingredients to prepare easy-to-follow recipes, simple comfort food dishes, and flavorful Italian...
READ MOREBaci Bianco, lanciato sul mercato americano nel 2012, è stato insignito da Progressive Grocer, una delle più importanti riviste trade americane, del prestigioso premio "2013 Editor'sPicks", come packaging "più originale, coinvolgente e divertente dell'anno". I criteri di tale scelta sono stati l'innovazione, la funzionalità, il valore e il gusto....
READ MORE"I don't like it when they call me the king of mozzarella. That title is loaded with pressure and responsibility," Giuseppe Argentieri says with a smile as he supervises the production of the day's batch of fresh burrata before shipping it to specialty stores all over the Boston area. Then, after swallowing a chunk of the white, chewy, still-warm...
READ MOREOne thing that sets Lupo Verde apart from a crowded market of Italian restaurants on 14th Street? It's the only Italian eatery in the neighborhood that has a cheese and charcuterie shop, along with an extensive to-go menu. When the handsome neighborhood spot opens Feb. 11 Feb. 20, it will highlight the cuisine of southern Italy, with pizza, pasta...
READ MOREIl Cantinori is that rare thing in New York: it's going into its fourth decade, looks pretty much the same as it did in 1983, has a menu that does not stray far from its Tuscan roots, and has a fiercely faithful clientele that comes time after time either to eat their favorite dishes or to see what seasonal items Antonio Ciardi -- here from Day One...
READ MOREPizza and wine are easily associated with Italy, but rarely found together. This original combination has been conceived by Mario Vollera, owner and manager of South End restaurant in Venice Beach. Native of a small town near Rome, Mario has been traveling the world and making pizza since when he was a teenager, inspired by a family tradit...
READ MOREBella Lena's is the perfect, corner Italian restaurant offering "Everyday Italian with Old World Charm", goes their slogan, and that's just what you'll get at this fabulous eatery located in the cozy village of Ridgewood, a short walk from the M train. Bella Lena's is a family operation, opened two and a half years ago by the dynamic wife...
READ MOREExpo Milan 2015 is a global event that should be visited for thousands of reasons. One of them is definitely related to the chance to learn more about Italian culinary traditions and assets. The Expo 2015 pavilion of the Italian food industry was recently presented in Rome, where Fiere di Parma CEO Antonio Cellie introduced it as "the resu...
READ MOREIl Bastardo is back by popular demand. The Italian restaurant and steakhouse, which closed two years ago, just reopened at 191 Seventh Ave. in Chelsea. Bocca di Bacco, which had previously occupied the space, is moving next door to 193 Seventh Ave. and is set to open in a few weeks. The prices at Il Bastardo are a bargain for Chelsea — all...
READ MOREUn padiglione unico tra i 90 di Expo 2015, perché è il solo a raccontare i percorsi di tutte le filiere alimentari italiane grazie alla testimonianza di 420 tra aziende e consorzi ed il solo a presentare un happening culturale all'esterno, con artisti che cambiano continuamente la sua facciata. Queste le peculiarità del padiglione "Cibus è...
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