Summer 2023 is coming to a close, and Dallasites have returned from their trips across the country or around the globe. For many of us, the best thing about the season is the opportunity to travel and experience life in a different place for a little while. In June, I did just that on a wine-focused trip to two wine regions in Italy: Veneto and Abr...
READ MOREEarlier this year, two Chicago spots were ranked among the best pizzerias in America. Now, 50 Top Pizza has released its 2023 rankings of the 100 best pizzerias in the world and one local favorite has been honored. Spacca Napoli, known for its Neapolitan-style pies, makes the list at No. 93. The restaurant has been dishing out authentic thin crusts...
READ MOREThe Italian bakery Forno Tony, which was a viral sensation for just a few weeks last fall, has finally found a new home. The bakery known especially for its authentic Roman pizzas will open at 1344 University Ave. ― the same building that houses the new Black Button Distilling tasting room. Brothers Billy and Ryan Gushue opened Forno Tony at the co...
READ MOREIN A 1932 INTERVIEW, MARIETTA Sabatini was asked to describe the life of her late employer, Pellegrino Artusi. It was “a continuous alternation,” she said, “between the study and the kitchen; the pen, and the saucepans.” The founder of a successful bank and a longtime resident of Florence, Artusi was a wealthy bachelor who devoted his retirement to...
READ MORERomanesco’s Italian Eatery, 103 N. First St. in Cary, celebrated its new ownership with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, Aug. 31, alongside members of the Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce. The ceremony marks a new beginning for the eatery under the ownership of Myra Gall and Jesus Osornio. Romanesco’s Italian Eatery has been a part of the Car...
READ MOREAmari Italian Kitchen & Wine Shop has officially opened its doors at UnCommons in Southwest Las Vegas. It was the first full-service restaurant to open at the complex, which is located at the 215 Beltway and Durango Drive. The restaurant is led by executive Chef Brent Stanford, who was previously the executive sous chef for Brezza at Resorts World....
READ MOREIt's the moment many customers have been waiting for, the South Philadelphia cannoli icon Termini Bros. is giving away it's historic floor tiles. In July, the bakery went through renovations and demolished the famous porcelain floor tiles that had been with the company for over 100 years. After a few days of renovations, Termni's welcomed customers...
READ MOREThe New York City cultural and culinary landmark Delmonico's reopened Monday following a three-year closure from the COVID pandemic. City officials say Delmonico's was the first fine dining restaurant in the city when it opened in 1837 on Beaver Street. It has since survived the Prohibition Era, September 11th and Hurricane Sandy. Over the years, i...
READ MOREPizza, a culinary marvel celebrated in every corner of the United States, has evolved into a quintessential American dish with deep roots in Italian immigrant culture. The captivating story of American pizza’s transformation from its Italian origins unveils the profound immigrant influence that has indelibly shaped this beloved cuisine. In this art...
READ MORE“He’d like to see you in the kitchen,” the host called, ushering me towards the unassuming, swinging metal doors. As I pushed them open, I couldn’t help but feel like I was unmasking the man behind the curtain, finally revealing the Ozian wizard whose food I had enjoyed for so many years. As I entered, I knew I had underestimated the sheer amount o...
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