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Four days post the Axiom 3 launch from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, catapulting Italian culinary excellence into space for the first time, the spotlight once again graces Italian cuisine – a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage hopeful. Amid the Winter Fancy Food Show, North America’s paramount event dedicated to specialty food and be...

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New York isn't just home to the oldest pizzeria in America. The nation's third-oldest pizza place is operating right here in Utica. Pizza HistoryWhat year was pizza introduced to Americans?  Reports say Italian immigrants first brought it to the Americas in the late 19th century. Soon, the food grew in popularity and the first pizzeria, Lombardi's,...

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My wife Liz and I were looking for an opportunity to dress up and try a highly rated restaurant that we had not visited before. I was looking for a restaurant in South Philly near the sports complex. After checking things out online, we decided that we would try Popi’s Restaurant on 20th Street. Based on the reviews, I figured that the odds were ve...

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Naples is a microcosm of artistic expression. Italy’s third largest city, Napoli is arguably the country’s capital of culture. This is a place where one can feel the passion of its people in every sight, sound, scent, and taste. And not only Neapolitan pizza, but also Neapolitan sweets are beloved by Italians up and down the boot. Neapolitans boast...

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The new DeCosmo Italian Market in Pinellas Park is a family-run, family-owned foodie paradise. The 5,000-square-foot gourmet destination is deliciously overwhelming, but it's also warm and loving like the dozens of DeCosmos who help run this multigenerational enterprise. Paul DeCosmo, one of three owner brothers, says this to customers: "Welcome to...

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New York City restaurateurs Fabio Casella and Giuseppe Manco, along with Eleonora Calvacchi opened San Matteo Italian Restaurant & Bar on Dec. 4 in Suite 145/A at the University Village Shops in Estero. The decades of experience between the three is what guests can expect when dining at San Matteo, which offers authentic Italian classics with a mod...

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Living in Italy, I have eaten a lot of delicious sauces. My favorite (perhaps because my Italian husband is so fantastic at making it) is ragù, a hearty, meaty tomato sauce that can be used to make anything from pasta to arancini, a deep-fried Sicilian street food. But even knowing ragù like I do, I can see how many people can get confused: What is...

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As home to one of the five best Little Italys in America, Rhode Island's Italian food scene is one of the finest you'll find outside of Italy. With so many options, the hardest part is deciding which restaurant to make a reservation at. The Providence Journal recently put it to readers in an unscientific poll. First, we asked readers to nominate pl...

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The New York Giants began the 2023 NFL season with high hopes. They were coming off their first playoff appearance in six years and thought they would take the next step up the NFC hierarchy. But the football gods had different ideas. The team reverted back to their old ways, losing several key players to long-term injuries, including their top two...

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With a name that echoes through the Hudson Valley, Spettro is carving out a niche for itself in the bustling food scene of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County. This newly opened Italian gastropub is elevating the dining experience with its unique menu and cozy ambiance. Nestled at 44 Lagrange Ave, Spettro is more than just another pizza place—it’s a test...

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