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Creole Italian food has a particular slant in New Orleans, informed by a wealth of Gulf seafood and the local creed that more — sauce, cheese, cheese on seafood — is better. The city’s influx of mostly Sicilian immigrants in the late 19th century (an estimated 290,000 settled here) expanded the New Orleans table to embrace that island’s particular...

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There’s something so special about Italian food, isn’t there? It’s so homey and comforting, not to mention delicious! If you’re as big of a fan of Italian restaurants in Georgia as we are, we think you’ll love the spot we’re featuring today. Mom & Dad’s Italian Restaurant is a tasty place with locations in both Thomasville and Valdosta. This family...

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The Angelo Pizza and Abruzzese are teaming up for a new venture at Pineville Tavern with a grand opening on April 4, writes Marilyn Johnson for Philly Grub. This collaboration, rooted in three generations of culinary tradition from Baltimore’s Little Italy, brings together Angelo’s renowned pizzas and Abruzzese’s specialty in ravioli.  The tavern w...

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Texas doesn’t have any Michelin-starred restaurants, but Irving’s new Ritz-Carlton hotel is about to have a new Italian steakhouse with Michelin pedigree. Knife Italian, Dallas chef John Tesar’s newest restaurant, is slated to open Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Some of its menu is inspired by the steak and seafood dishes at Knife & Spoon in Orlando, Tes...

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An Italian restaurant described as “Old World with modern amenities” is planned at the Mimi Blue location that closed in January. Named Rosemary and Olive, the restaurant is expected to open by May at 870 Massachusetts Ave., according to co-owner George Stergiopoulous. Stergiopoulous, whose history of restaurant management includes Greek Islands Re...

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As my group of foodie friends and I headed out for a casual lunch at a popular local pizzeria it came to mind that these wonderful little eateries, spattered throughout every town and city, are often overlooked when seeking out some of the most satisfying, comforting, family-friendly, reasonably priced food you’ll ever need. Our gathering brought u...

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Elaine Micali compared the sensation of stepping into her new East Setauket restaurant for its soft opening on Monday night to “an out-of-body experience.” “What I said to my friends was that it was like having a wedding, a baby and moving into a new home all on the same day,” she said. “Those emotions were so overwhelming.” The April 4 opening of ...

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Giordano’s, Chicago’s hometown iconic deep-dish pizza brand, is celebrating its milestone 50th anniversary with an ode to the city that put the brand on the map. Established in 1974, Giordano's has become synonymous with deep-dish pizza excellence, attracting not only locals but visitors across the world. In honor of this landmark moment, the world...

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My great grandfather Niccolò Cipollina was born in the Cala, Palermo’s ancient port, in 1899. My great grandmother was born in Villarosa in the Enna province at around the same time. My Sicily roots run deep and it’s one of my favorite places to travel. It’s also a frustrating place to dine out since so many restaurants exist mainly to cater to tou...

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Boston isn’t short on Italian food — it’s easy to find variations inspired by different regions of Italy, as well as the red-sauce variety popularized by so many Italian American families. And the North End doesn’t have a patent on the stuff, either — there are excellent options all around the city. Here are 15 local restaurants that showcase some...

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