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Every Christmas, I make a stop at Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Market in Elmwood Park. I walk through the aisles of shining fruit and veg, ogling the tempting sausages and cheeses, getting way more exotic olives than we probably need, and picking through what is probably the area’s largest selection of holiday panettone. I adore the place. And that adorat...

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December is a month filled with Christian religious festivals, celebrated with profound devotion on the island of Sicily. These festivities could be seen as precursors to Christmas, as the island tradition integrates them into a celebration that is not solely religious but also significantly culinary. Indeed, the kitchen, once the center of daily l...

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Tina Aprea’s journey as owner of Angelo’s Little Italy in Amityville has been 53years in the making, since her dad took over the iconic Italian New York City eatery Angelo’s of Mulberry Street in 1970.  “I’ve always loved the restaurant business,” Aprea recalls. “It was always in my blood.” The story of Angelo’s could have ended for good in 2017, w...

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Italy is a food-lovers paradise, and its rich variety of pasta dishes is a testament to its culinary prowess. Italian Pasta Variations is a tale of different shapes and sizes and a culinary journey that takes us back in time and across diverse Italian landscapes.  Before diving into the delicious details, let’s stroll down the pasta’s memory lane....

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If you’ve been searching for a taste of Italy right here in Oklahoma, look no further than Nana Rose’s Italian Bakery & Market. Founded by Samantha Short, the granddaughter of Nana herself, this charming bakery is a haven for those seeking authentic Italian pastries and more. Nana Rose's Italian Bakery & Market is conveniently located at 8929 South...

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Sardinia, not just the sea and white beaches: the richness of the island is found - and tasted - above all in its typical products, the true pride of this territory. Kissed by the sun and cradled by the sea wind, the Sardinia region is characterized by a mostly mild climate all year round, as by an astonishing variety of endemic species, and by anc...

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Just in time for the holidays, Colts Neck just got tastier! Mambo Italiano is open at 340 Highway 34.  If you're looking for a new local sandwich shop or a go-to restaurant to hit during your lunch break, you should stop by Mambo Italiano, offering classic Italian foods like fresh prosciutto and burrata, serving Italian-style sandwiches made from f...

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One of San Francisco's most beloved — and most delicious — bakeries, the focaccia-specialist Liguria Bakery (1700 Stockton Street), is reopening Tuesday morning at 7 a.m., and you'd better believe there will be a line. The bakery, which opened in 1911, had an old brick bread oven that had likely been the same one the place was using 112 years ago,...

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In Naples, the Christmas season is marked by a delightful array of sweets, with roccocò standing out as a traditional favorite. These treats, which share the spotlight with other popular festive delights like struffoli, raffioli, mostaccioli, and susamielli, are essential to the festive atmosphere in Neapolitan homes.  Characterized by their donut-...

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One of San Diego’s foundational restaurant families is expanding its footprint in Little Italy where they’ve operated a succession of establishments over the past two decades. Lala is opening on India Street next to Barbusa, the modern Sicilian spot backed by Busalacchi Restaurants, which also runs the nearby Nonna and Café Zucchero. Founded by Joe...

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