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After closing in 2020 due to the COVID pandemic, The Alley is ready to reopen. The Italian trattoria at The Betsy Hotel on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach is returning with pizzas, salads, charcuterie boards, special cheese and Italian cold cuts — and a few new twists. And yes — if you sit outside, you’ll still have a good view of the art projections on...

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The world production of pasta is close to 17 million tons. Above all, what matters is that Italy remains firmly in the lead in the ranking of the producer countries with 3.6 million tons (ahead of Turkey and the United States) and a turnover of almost 7 billion Euros. This is what the latest analysis elaborated by UIF, Unione italiana food (based o...

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On March 19th Joseph's Delicatessen, located at 516 Warren Avenue in Spring Lake, New Jersey, held its annual Saint Joseph's Table Blessing. Monsignor Ed Arnister from The Church of Saint Rose - Belmar New Jersey, arrived mid morning to find the historic Italian delicatessen packed with community members viewing the table. The Monsignor conducted a...

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Fresca Trattoria, a locally owned Italian restaurant with a seasonal menu, opened two months ago in Stone Mountain at 1227 Rockbridge Road. It is adjacent to Kroger and Mountain Park First Baptist Church in Stone Mountain. Pastry Chef Lisa Myers, one of the co-owners, has lived in Lilburn for 27 years and said they chose Italian because they believ...

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When you think of dessert, you probably don't picture a hot, melty cheese pull, but that's exactly what you'll get from seadas, a quintessential Sardinian dessert. The Italian island boasts a unique culinary identity shaped by centuries spent bouncing between the rule of various European powers. It's internationally known for fregola pasta and its...

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Farmer’s Table, a farm-to-table restaurant from the San Diego Dining Group, has announced plans to transform its Little Italy site at 550 West Date Street, Suite A, into a yet-to-be-named Italian concept. San Diego Dining Group is behind some of the city’s most well-known restaurants, including Greystone The Steakhouse, Osetra The Fishhouse, Osteri...

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One of the regions of Italy from which many emigrants left in search of a better life is Campania, especially its southern rural areas, characterized by small villages that have greatly diminished in size but are still rich in culture, charm, and stories. One such mysterious and bucolic place is called Cilento: let’s find out more about it! If we t...

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It’s no secret that we in New Jersey love Italian food, which is why this restaurant in Boonton is perfect for us. Ombra Salumeria & Bar serves small plates, Italian wine, and cocktails, which is a winning combination in my eyes. Their menu combines “traditional Venetian cuisine with seasonal ingredients & modern twists.” According to their website...

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In 2023, the production of Mortadella Bologna PGI reached 39.5 million kg, with sales hitting 33.3 million kg. Compared to 2022, this marks a notable uptick in production by +3.7% and sales by +0.8%, as per data sourced from IFCQ certifications. Notably, the pre-packaged sliced variant of the deli meat has sustained its impressive decade-long growt...

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Italian food is the most popular cuisine in the world, according to a 2023 study by The Picky Eater that tallied up Instagram tags. It’s no wonder why so many people love it. Just thinking about dishes like chicken parmesan and spaghetti and meatballs is enough to get your mouth watering—even though many of these world-famous dishes are actually It...

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