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The cheesesteak is an iconic Philly staple, born here 94 years ago. It's taken almost a century, but our city's signature street food, created by two Italian immigrants, finally made its way back to the homeland. Philly native Michael Paparella is the man behind Philly's Steaks: Italy's first official cheesesteak spot! "I wanted to be the first to...

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Acqua Pazza, with a menu inspired by the Italian coastline, is now open in Downtown Wellen. Developed by D&D Restaurant Group, Acqua Pazza offers indoor and alfresco seating for 150 guests and an ambiance reminiscent of the Amalfi Coast, informed by the blues of the ocean with light accents, sun-kissed golden yellows and picturesque charm. Offering...

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Television changed forever on January 10, 1999. That night, a drama about a New Jersey mafia crime boss in therapy debuted on HBO. David Chase’s series, starring James Gandolfini in one of the medium’s greatest performances ever, still stands as one of TV’s best and most influential shows ever. It also stands as one of the tastiest shows, too. The...

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Stanley Tucci may no longer be employed by CNN, but the series he hosted for them continues to deliver for the network. Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy won a 2024 Creative Arts Emmy Award on Sunday night for Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special. The awards were announced by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences at a ceremony in Lo...

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Nearly three years after D.C. star chef Mike Friedman and his team announced plans to open Aventino and AP Pizza Shop in Bethesda, the restaurants are set to open in the middle of this month, according to spokesperson Molly Hippolitus. Aventino, an “airy” and “vibrant” two-level restaurant, will serve Roman fare reflecting Friedman’s Italian-Jewish...

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Diners twirl their gold forks around strands of pasta, sipping boozy Negronis under candlelight in Florence, Italy. Or — almost Florence. The embossed plaques, ornamented ceilings and marble tables paint the illusion that the small crowd is lounging in a high-end European restaurant. But past heavy curtains, cars zip down 18th Street in Kansas City...

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It's dark and alluring, sophisticated yet subdued with a bit of mystery and an abundance of flavor. Welcome to Bar Cena, chef Dom Ruggiero's latest concept in north Scottsdale. Nestled next to the acclaimed Hush Public House, tinted windows and a nondescript door lead to a dimly lit lounge with suede and leather seating, wooden tables and a bar wit...

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An Evening with Andrew Cotto: Italian Food as a Muse. Thursday, January 25, 2024. 6:00PM Reception | 6:30PM Talk. Columbuis Citizens Foundation - 8 East 69th Street, New York, NY 10021 | $35. RSVP here. Andrew's love of Italian cuisine ignited his prolific writing career, inspiring seven novels, more than 500 articles, and regular contributions to...

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It's called Il Parco (The Park), and it's an Italian-style cafe and pizzeria from the restaurant group behind nearby Mexican restaurant Colibri, and restaurateur Eduardo Rallo. It's a counter-service operation, like the former cafe called Transit that occupied the space until 2019, with a large adjacent patio full of seating that has views of the T...

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The owners of 21 North End restaurants and the North End Chamber of Commerce yesterday sued the city over its 2022 fees for restaurants in the neighborhood that wanted to use public sidewalks and streets for patio seating - and its ban on such patios last year - alleging the Wu administration and a local residents' groups hate Italians for some rea...

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