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Growing up in northern New Jersey, my most-loved treats all had a thread of Italian and Italian-American flavors. The creamy, crunchy bite of a fresh cannoli, cookies flavored with warm hazelnut or pistachio, and the boozy coffee-soaked bites of tiramisu are familiar favorites. That’s what makes the brand Venchi so special to me. Since 1878, it has...

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A branch of the Italian government has honored San Diego's Civico 1845 as "ambassadors of Italian cuisine" at an event held in Las Vegas. "Last night in Las Vegas we have been awarded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Agriculture and Italian Trade Agency as ambassadors of the Italian Cuisine in the United States," wrote Civico...

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A staple in Norco for 17 years, Lovecchio’s Deli closed it’s doors in October in order to reopen a new restaurant in St. Rose. Last Wednesday, their first day in business at the new location, they sold out of all daily specials. They sold out of specials the next two days as well. “What an amazing grand opening day,” the restaurant posted on Facebo...

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Renowned restaurateur Adam Jones’ 61 Osteria, the elegant and innovative Italian eatery in downtown Fort Worth, is celebrating its first full year in business by adding two new rooms for private events and stirring up a little fun: a $10 “Aperitivo Hour” every afternoon. “It’s like an Italian happy hour, with your choice of wine – bubbles, white or...

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The Italian Food Company has one of those pandemic bad timing origin stories that would seem impossible to have a happy ending. Owners Isis and Tony Wright, who had been living in the Florida Keys after moving 80-plus miles south from Miami, bought an investment property and closed on it in the first week of March 2020. Then Covid hit. The deal cou...

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Famed for its mountainous landscapes, vast plains, and medieval towns, Abruzzo is wild and untouched. This largely agricultural area is beloved for its authenticity, including its slow way of life and honest, rustic cuisine. Abruzzo has many famous foods that make the most of the area’s wheat, produce, and meats. When you mention you’re traveling t...

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New York City's beloved Tuscan restaurant, Felice, is opening its Miami flagship restaurant, Felice Brickell, in the heart of Miami's financial district this spring. Located along Brickell Avenue and SE 15th Road, the delicious news comes directly from Felice's founder, Florence-born Jacopo Giustiniani, who spoke exclusively to New Times about ever...

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A new Italian restaurant in Oak Park is a labor of love for its Italian-born chef and owner. Ciro Parlato hails from Corbara, a town near the Amalfi Coast, and moved to the United States in 2012. He first settled in Miami Beach, Florida, without knowing a word of English. He started taking classes at an international school and fell in love with Oa...

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As a Jewish chef cooking Italian food, Red Hen and All-Purpose co-owner Michael Friedman says he’s been chasing the idea of a Roman restaurant his whole career. “I always find that Jewish culture and Italian culture, they’re so tightly knit,” he says. “They kind of traveled down two rivers in the same way, but those rivers never actually meet—excep...

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Eleven national teams competed at Sigep over the course of three days, Jan. 20-22, 2024, between gelato, pastry, chocolate, ice sculpting and cooking trials. The final verdict saw Italy on the top step of the podium: the Italian team won the Gelato World Cup. In the Gelato Arena at Sigep these days, it was all about amazing creations, especially wh...

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