You’ve likely mixed balsamic vinegar into a salad dressing or drizzled a little over some fresh tomatoes and mozzarella, but how much do you actually know about that bottle sitting in your pantry? As it turns out, there are many different types of balsamic vinegar that vary widely in terms of both quality and price, ranging from a few dollars for a...

A popular Italian restaurant is opening its third location in Ormond Beach this month. Giovanni Spinosa, co-owner of the Port Orange eateries Don Giovanni and Pizza Pazza, is opening his third restaurant location – this time, in Ormond Beach. Spinosa opened his first restaurant shortly after coming to the U.S. from Italy 11 years ago, hoping to sha...

Dallas is awash in pizza, and the fact that the pizza map is one of the most popular on Eater Dallas proves that Dallasites love pizza. We’re lucky enough to have nearly every kind of pizza represented, with many great American-style spots and solid options for Detroit-, New York-, Chicago-, and tavern-style pies.  Andrew’s American Pizza Kitchen i...

La Vite Ristorante is a big restaurant with even bigger goals. “I want this to be Pittsburgh’s Italian restaurant spot,” said owner, Eric Capozzi, 56, of McCandless. “I want everyone to come in, enjoy themselves and have fun.” La Vite, located at the No Offseason Sports complex at 942 Little Deer Creek Valley Road in Russellton, opened April 18 and...

Bruschetta: a word that has traveled the globe, gracing menus from New York and Tokyo, all the way to Sydney and Buenos Aires. This simple Italian dish has become an international icon, thanks to the universal appeal of its varied, but simple ingredients. Yet, as widespread as its culinary fame might be, the word “bruschetta” often presents a delig...

A new pizzeria and Italian restaurant is coming to Basking Ridge. Pizza Da Napoli announced it is "coming soon" to the Lyons Mall at 973 South Finley Ave. where the former Siena's Gourmet Pizza was located. "Our skilled chefs use only the freshest ingredients and traditional cooking techniques to create mouthwatering dishes that will transport y...

In Italian, the word for egg is “uovo.” It’s also the name of a new restaurant in town. Opening its doors on Aug. 11 in The Commons on South Lake Avenue, Uovo is a sophisticated Italian trattoria that specializes in handmade fresh pasta from Italy. When we say, “from Italy,” we mean fresh pasta made by hand and shipped fresh daily to Los Angeles fr...

The secret’s out. ITA Kitchen, the popular Italian restaurant owned by Salvatore and Christina Sorrentino, is coming to Patchogue. The Sorrentinos, along with their business partners, are bringing their growing brand to the former PeraBell Food Bar next to the Patchogue Theatre on East Main Street. They made the official announcement on Instagram....

For most Americans, August represents the last gasps of summer leading up to Labor Day, where every weekend prior to that is treasured as another opportunity to hang out poolside, chill at the beach, or relax at the lake.  But for many Italian Americans, late summer means one thing: Tomato Time! Each year, tons of tomatoes are either purchased by t...

Belmont businesses hosted the annual Ferragosto Festival, which brought thousands of people to Arthur Avenue on Sunday. The festival is held to support local businesses in the Belmont section of the Bronx. Traditional Italian foods, including the fan-favorite sausage and peppers, were sold. Festival goers were also treated to live music and enterta...