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Food is love, and there’s perhaps no culture where this is more loudly and proudly celebrated than Italy — and, by extension, Italian cuisine. All across the country, you’ll find big chains and small-town spots that celebrate this adopted American classic, though purists (hi, it’s me) might argue that what you’ll find in those “never-ending pasta b...

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The Consortia for the protection of authentic Italian cured meats, representing the renowned Finocchiona PGI from Tuscany and Prosciutto di Norcia PGI from Umbria, announced the favorable outcome of the evaluation carried out by United States authorities. The assessment pertained to the recognition of Tuscany and Umbria as regions devoid of the thr...

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When you think of Italian food, your mind may first go to pasta or pizza, but that's far from all the country has to offer. In fact, if you're going to try some of Italy's best dishes, you don't need to go to the trattoria or the enoteca. Skip the Michelin star tasting menus when you visit because Italy boasts some of the world's most celebrated (a...

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The concept of pizza is simple. It's dough covered with sauce and various toppings baked in an oven. Easy as pie, right? While it seems straightforward there an an art form behind pizza and Chef Ethan Stowell is out to master it at his newest restaurant Bombo Italian Kitchen. "We want it to be like an ode to pizza," said Chef Ethan Stowell. "We wan...

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Recently, Morina Restaurant donated pizzas to the Firefighters of Haddam Volunteer Fire Company.  According to Olivia Drake, HVFC Information Officer, the firefighters had just completed an “exhaustive rapid intervention training (RIT) drill.” She reported they were all tired and hungry, so the pizzas were greatly appreciated. Being a huge fan of l...

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The streets of Wooster Square, beginning at the turn of the 20th century right until the 1950s, were frequented by street vendors, or peddlers as they were originally known. Many goods were offered for sale off off pushcarts so that the housewife, at home, could purchase goods right from their front door. Vintage photos show small clusters of peopl...

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If you haven’t been yet, you need to book a table at Geppetto in East Cambridge. A member of Chef Will Gilson’s growing empire, Geppetto focuses on his love of Northern Italian cuisine. The space is fresh and vibrant, often filled with an eclectic mix of people that is so common in Cambridge. Professors, young professionals, Biotech CEOs, couples o...

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When you see the “brioscia cu’ tuppu” (Sicilian brioche) for the first time you inevitably think: okay, what is this? Is it really eatable or is it a strange work of art to be admired and photographed for Instagram? Well yes, Sicilian brioche is instagrammable without a doubt, but it is also eatable, and how! It is one of Sicily’s most famous and p...

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It’s likely Island Walk residents are in the know, but those not living within the gated community may be unaware of a new restaurant there that’s open to the public. (Nonresidents need to make reservations on OpenTable or via the restaurant’s website.) Casa Cotzelli is a 150-seat Italian restaurant serving lunch and dinner. The name is a combinati...

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In the vibrant heart of Fernandina Beach, Florida, there’s a little gem known as Ciao Italian Eatery. Nestled on Centre Street, this restaurant is a beacon of deliciousness that promises a delightful dining experience. Spoiler alert: it delivers. As soon as I set foot inside, I was greeted by a surprisingly spacious interior. Ciao might seem like a...

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