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An Italian Feast includes over 800 recipes from the 109 provinces of Italy's 20 regions. "You've got to distinguish between the historic cuisine [of Italy], the food of the rich, and the food of the common people," says James Beard Award-winning food writer Clifford A. Wright. Up until the mid-20th century, Italy didn't have a middle class, so ther...

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Boulder, Colorado, is often regarded as a hidden gem among food enthusiasts. While it may not have the same Italian culinary reputation as cities like New York or Boston, Boulder’s food scene has its unique charm and exceptional Italian dining options. The city’s burgeoning reputation as a foodie destination can be attributed to several factors. Fi...

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In a tightly-knit community like Hoboken, shopping locally and supporting family-run businesses is what keeps our favorite spots afloat. With the convenience of online shopping and the accessibility of large e-commerce corporations, it is tempting not to buy everything online or from a chain store. However, there is no denying the personal touch th...

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Frasca Hospitality Group is on a roll. Last week, Michelin named one of the company’s Denver restaurants, Tavernetta, to its Bib Gourmand category, which are restaurants that it believes offer a meal of good quality at a good value. Today, the company, which also owns Frasca Food and Wine and Pizzeria Alberico, both in Boulder, said it will open a...

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"That Enzo, he always has some food in his mouth,” Chef Andrea Cavaleri said. He was referring to an Italian boy devouring Cavaleri’s soft Sicilian almond cookies at a recent Farmers Market. Cavaleri sells these and a wide array of other Sicilian delicacies weekly at the Napa Farmers Market. His main gig, however, is cooking as a private event chef...

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A recent report by the Washington Post found that Americans like New York-style pizza — the thin, cheesy, by-the-slice type — over other kinds of rotund flatbreads served in the United States. The “saucy” results were determined based on an analysis of more than 7.5 million reviews collected from the crowd-sourced business review site Yelp. Accordi...

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Even on a hot day in July, everyone wants to see the butcher in Little Italy. In this case, it’s Jennifer Prezioso, the fourth-generation butcher and sole owner and worker of Albanese Meats & Poultry, who’s maintaining the family legacy that over the summer turned 100 years old. Step inside the store, and you’ll find a display case of bone-in rib-e...

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Gioia of New Haven, the upcoming multi-use space featuring an Italian restaurant, market and gelataria, plans an Oct. 19 opening on Wooster Street. Restaurateurs Tim Cabral of Ordinary and Avi Szapiro of the former ROÌA, have partnered with Anthony and Gerard Bianco (A&G Contracting) to bring the concept to life. The new venue at 150 Wooster Street...

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Natalia Nurzia stirred her thick caffè al torrone, a shot of espresso with milk and molten nougat, as we sat in her family’s bar in L’Aquila, the capital of the Abruzzo region. “We’ve been here since 1835,” she said, gazing across the square. “Not even wars, not even earthquakes could move us.”  For generations, Nurzia’s family has made chocolate t...

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When one thinks of Sicilian cheeses, it is impossible that ricotta does not come to mind. Ricotta, whether from cow or sheep, is the main ingredient in many Sicilian dishes. Protagonist in pastry, as among pasta dishes, ricotta is one of the most loved ingredients by Sicilians and others. Just think of cannoli or cassata, traditional or baked, now...

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