It's a "cynical" blend of New York and Italy. Cinico Coffee Company (Cinico means 'cynical' in Italian) is welcoming customers of all dispositions to their first New York City location on Madison Avenue and East 35th Street. Taking over the former home of Chocolat Michel Cluizel at 199 Madison Ave., the cafe and wine bar offers an all-day menu, wit...
READ MOREIt’s one of the most iconic scenes in one of the greatest movies in American history, and it has almost nothing to do with the rest of the plot. It’s mob capo Paulie Cicero, played by the late Paul Sorvino. He’s in a minimum-security prison with the rest of the wise guys. They’ve bribed the guards so they can have all the stuff they need for a prop...
READ MOREIn a commissioned study conducted by OnePoll, Fresh Express discovered that when it comes to international cuisines, 36% of Americans say Mexican is their favorite, followed by Italian (32%) and Chinese (25%). The study also found that 47% of Americans said that using international ingredients when cooking made them feel like a professional chef an...
READ MOREMore than 20 years ago, while Portland restaurateur Adam Berger was learning to make pasta in Montelupo Albese, Italy, he would watch the matriarch of the the restaurant bake her daily focaccia: Pans slid into the wood-fired oven, and bread would emerge airy and crisp at the bottom to be placed at the tables in the dining room. “I can still remembe...
READ MOREIt’s tough out there. With the rising cost of living, dining out isn’t as frequent as we’d like it to be. But if there’s one thing that locals don’t mind spending good money on, it’s a celebration. For birthdays, life’s special moments or just because, we love to gather around food. Since its grand opening on Aug. 15, La Bettola Waikīkī has become...
READ MOREWe don’t need to tell you that Italian cuisine is so much more than just pizza and pasta. Each region in Italy, from Lombardy in the north to Sicily in the south, offers its own unique culinary treasures that are steeped in centuries-old traditions, offering a true treat to the palates of food lovers worldwide. With this in mind, here’s our roundup...
READ MOREL. caught the signs in the window: Eataly looks like it is poised to open a new branch in Soho at 200 Lafayette. “Oh my goodness goodness!! We have a real food market coming nearby!!!!” the White Street resident wrote. The specialty food market, which of course has a location at 4 World Trade Center that opened in 2016, took 18,000 square feet on t...
READ MORESeven years of business on the East End of Waynesboro made Basic City Beer Company president Bart Lanman do something he thought he’d never do again: open a full-service restaurant. Lanman, who has been in the restaurant business his entire life, told those around him he would never do it again, opting for more simple choices at the brewery that di...
READ MOREThere’s a place on the corner of North 26th and North Alder Streets in Tacoma where pizza, calzones, and cannoli reign supreme. Family-owned food truck Italy Paola Pizza Napoletana was launched in December by husband and wife Cristian and Katrina Conversano. Cristian, a native of Naples, Italy, is a former chef of Europa Bistro and Massimo Italian...
READ MOREFound in Portland and several other Oregon cities, Pastini has established itself as a haven for pasta enthusiasts, offering a delightful array of Italian dishes that tantalize the taste buds and celebrate the rich flavors of Mediterranean cuisine. With a commitment to using high-quality ingredients and a passion for authentic Italian flavors, Past...
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