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Not many know that focaccia, timeless masterpiece of Italian cuisine, was born in the bustling kitchens of antiquity. Indeed this flatbread, sumptuously rich in olive oil and steeped in history, serves as a culinary bridge between past and present.  The debate over focaccia’s exact origin is a fascinating journey through time. While some historians...

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It’s been nearly a year since the parent company of Mariano’s agreed to buy the parent company of Jewel-Osco. With Kroger and Albertson’s combining in a $24.6 billion deal, the ramifications for Chicago shoppers were the possible deaths of their favorite grocery store brands. Why would a new Kroger-Albertson’s entity want dueling brands in Mariano’...

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The addition of 200 new positions underscores and strengthens the presence of the Italian confectionery behemoth, Ferrero, in the U.S. ice cream segment, following its acquisition of Wells Enterprises at the close of 2022. According to reports from FoodDive magazine, this expansion project at the Dunkerque facility in New York, which plays a pivota...

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Locanda Positano, acclaimed Italian restaurant owned by Michelangelo Pinto and Patrizia Martiradonna, wins the Best of Los Angeles Award- "Best Authentic Italian Restaurant - 2023", according to Aurora DeRose, award coordinator for the Best of Los Angeles Award community. The "Best of Los Angeles Award" community was formed nine years ago and consi...

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Los Angeles has always been a sandwich town, with staples like Roma Market in Pasadena, Langer’s in Westlake, and Bay Cities in Santa Monica all worthy of decades of conversation — but there has never been a sandwich moment quite like this one before. It has unequivocally become the summer of focaccia sandwiches, with makers from Silver Lake to San...

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First landing in California for the 1849 Gold Rush, Italian immigrants made their mint more in merchandise than mining. In 1859, they shifted their attention to neighboring Nevada following discovery of the Comstock Lode, the world’s richest silver strike. Yet more came to work on the Transcontinental Railroad. By 1910, according to census numbers,...

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A higher end Italian restaurant is coming soon to O’Fallon, Missouri. This October, Osteria Forto is slated to debut in a 3,200-square-foot space at 2509 Highway K in O’Fallon, Missouri. At the helm will be three members of the Pietoso family, names and faces that are familiar only to some local diners, but that may change soon, as the trio will be...

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Construction is underway for the newest pizza joint in Sacramento, more than a year after the New York City restaurant announced its expansion. Pazza Notte Restaurant announced in 2022 that it would open a second location by last spring at 1801 L St. in midtown. As of Saturday, the inside of the storefront is covered with plastic wrap and paint can...

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The Prairie State is filled with incredible natural beauty — from its national and state parks to its lush gardens to its magnificent natural wonders. One thing outsiders may not know about Illinois, though, is that it’s also home to a number of awe-inspiring waterfalls that can be viewed from hiking trails and scenic drives. While there are opport...

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750ml Wines is rebranding its Brecksville location, becoming an Italian restaurant with a specialized menu – but keeping the well-culled wine list that it has offered over the years. This month, 750ml Wines is becoming Carpe Raci Italian Restaurant, owner Lauren Carpeta said. “Carpe” is derived from her maiden name while “Raci” is the original spel...

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