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Sometimes, you just have to go old school. I had planned this week to review a promising new restaurant that I recently saw in my travels around the area. Turns out, it's so new that it's not even open yet. Searching for a Plan B, I struck upon Corelli's Italian Cafe, the long-time restaurant on Highway 6 in Sugar Land. I'm not entirely sure when C...

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Bella Milano is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and the occasion is far too big to be contained over a few days or even a week. The original location of the Italian restaurant, at 1063 S. State Route 157 in Edwardsville, is marking the anniversary with several months of specials and a party on Nov. 10. The restaurant also has locations in O’Fallo...

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For a while now, a selection of American supermarkets has been hosting an intriguing addition on their shelves: Nutella Peanut, the peanut butter incarnation of the world’s most renowned spread (originally hazelnut-derived). This noteworthy revelation first emerged across certain blogs and TikTok accounts. Speaking to the Italian publication Alimen...

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Tamburro’s Italian Home is officially open to the public as of Tuesday, Aug. 29, at 11 a.m. Many long-time Trussvillians fondly remember the restaurant’s predecessors, Tamburro and Sons and Tamburro’s Bella Notte, which was located on Glenn Avenue in downtown Trussville from 1994 to 2010. Now, Trussville’s Italian staple has returned with a new nam...

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The Italian beef sandwich is one of the top foods Chicago is known for and is beloved throughout the city and surrounding suburbs alike. The origins of the Italian beef sandwich date back to early 1900s Chicago and its legendary combination of roast beef and spices have been tempting palates ever since. Read on to find the best Italian beef sandwic...

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Have you ever wondered about the origins of the humble breadstick, or grissino, as it’s known in Italy? This slender, crunchy bread, a staple on Italian tables and beyond, has a pretty curious history. It all begins in the 17th century, in the city of Turin, in Piedmont, where young prince Vittorio Amedeo II, known for his frail constitution and se...

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Castro's newest Italian restaurant Pasta Panino (4150 18th St.) is now open — serving up fresh pasta and sandwiches at affordable prices. Hoodline broke the news of Pasta Panino taking over the former Taqueria El Capitan and Zapata space earlier this year. Opened July 6, Pasta Panino is owned and operated by chef Jeremias Guerra. Guerra will be fam...

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I was a budget backpacker when I toured Italy in a campervan with four girlfriends back in 1998. It wasn’t a culinary experience by any means, but we made sure we had a thousand lira each day for a gelato (and yes, two weeks of that will put on weight even when you’re 22). But one meal I’ll never ever forget, in fact I can still taste it, was the c...

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Don’t you agree that nutrition is crucial for good health? Yes, you already know, right? Well, this is why we have come up with this article that provides you with a brief overview of the Mediterranean Diet. In this article, you will also be able to understand the benefits and how it actually works. Diet – such a boring word everyone feels, isn’t i...

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Italy might well be my (and perhaps your) global destination of choice. The people, the art, the history—and, of course, the food and wine—are like that of no other place in the world. But traveling there, especially during the high tourist seasons, can be a challenge. Thankfully, two new spectacular Italian eateries have emerged, one in San Franci...

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