There is no physical of chemical change in breaking pasta. It does make it easier to cook, because you don't have spaghetti sticking out of your pot, but let me explain this from the double viewpoint of being both Italian and a cook. Is it just tradition? Definitely not.   Pasta is a big part of Italian cuisine and one of the aspects we...

In occasione della conferenza stampa di apertura della prima tappa di Vinitaly International USA 2013, John Gillespie, presidente del Wine Market Council, ha presentato i risultati dell'Annual Survey of Imported Wine Consumption Trends in the USA, realizzata dall'istituto Wine Opinions, sui trend americani di consumo di vino.I dati della ricerca ev...

"It was more than music." This is the slogan of the campaign launched by Hot Italian, a modern Italian-American joint venture Pizzeria in Sacramento, in collaboration with the Tower Records Project. The project was established to fund the preservation of Tower-related history donated to the Center for Sacramento History by Tower founder and Sacram...

Welcome to the block, Trencento Quindici Decano. Translating to 315 Dean to honor its street address, the St. Regis welcomes the new restaurant to its Aspen property this June, bringing hand-crafted Italian cuisine to the mountains.   Executive Chef Thomas Riordan and Executive Chef David Viviano, joining The St. Regis from The Westin Phoeni...

The Council of Catholic Women of Mary, Seat of Wisdom Parish will host its inaugural Italian Dinner on Saturday, November 9. The celebration of Italian cuisine will be held at Mary, Seat of Wisdom School's Barry Gymnasium in Park Ridge, 920 Granville Avenue, from 6 to 9 p.m. The event is open to the public.   The evening offers something fun...

1-12 Maggio: Food Wine Expo. Quarta edizione della fiera business to business dedicata ai prodotti agroalimentari Italiani. Nei due giorni di programma le ditte Italiane partecipanti avranno l'occasione di condurre incontri commerciali con i principali importatori, distributori, ristoranti, supermercati, GDO e negozi di nicchia del Midwest degli St...

by Marissa Hermanson Chef Mike Isabella's name isn't foreign to foodies. The D.C.-based chef and cookbook author has starred on a little TV show on Bravo called "Top Chef." And now, his food is right here in Richmond.   Isabella's Italian-inspired restaurant, the first of which opened in Washington's Chinatown neighborhood in 2011, serves u...

by Connor Hyde   When Jesus Medrano bought Gina's Italian Kitchen & Pizzeria in October, he wanted to change the direction of the restaurant. After three months as the new owner, Medrano has developed a new vision for the Friendswood eatery that fuses traditional Italian cuisine with a hint of French technique. "We play a little bit wit...

by Justin Wilfon   This week the website Geekologie named toasted ravioli Missouri's signature dish. The Now KC's Justin Wilfon went to one of the few KC restaurants that serves it, to see what all the fuss is about.    Toasted ravioli originated in the famous Italian neighborhood in St. Louis, known as The Hill. "The r...

As Denver has grown, the Highlands has become known for its ample selection of neighborhood eats. But while many restaurants in this area are often inundated by big crowds and long waits, there are still a few more hidden gems waiting to be discovered.   Spuntino, with its relaxed atmosphere and stream of regulars, is one Highlands eatery th...