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Artisanal gelato, that quintessential frozen treat, has lately joined the ranks of Ligurian pesto and Neapolitan pizza as an Italian cultural treasure. It wasn’t always that way. After World War II, the success of industrially made ice cream came close to wiping out small family-run gelaterie. Just in time, Audrey Hepburn’s character in the 1953 mo...

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Gioia Mia, which translates to "My Joy" has taken over the spot formerly held by Fascino, at 331 Bloomfield Ave. in Montclair. The restaurant is now run by Mary Cumella, who was general manager of Fascino, with Logan Ramirez, who was chef de cusine at Fascino, serving as an executive chef. Cumella said she had planned to open Gioia Mia at another l...

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A beloved staple of South Philadelphia cuisine is undergoing a renovation, but the owners say the place will still have that same cozy feel when its done. South Philadelphia cannoli icon Termini Bros. posted a photo to Instagram Tuesday that shows the demolition of the porcelain floor of the flagship bakery at 1523 South 8th Street. The historic Te...

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Inevitably, when a long-lived, traditional mom-and-pop Italian restaurant closes its doors, and new restauranteurs move in, nostalgic patrons may be critical of the new establishment. Rossi’s Italian Eatery recently opened at 5800 W. 38th Ave., the space where Mama Sannino’s served memorable meals for a decade. I never ate at Mama Sannino’s, so I c...

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It's normal to dip your spoon into a bowl of soup and come up with bite-sized pieces of corn, potatoes, or carrots. But one veggie that you probably don't want to turn up? A canned tomato. This ingredient is deployed in a variety of warm, liquidy recipes like rib-sticking hamburger soup, slow cooker Mexican chicken tinga, and crispy and saucy chick...

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The biggest challenge in assessing Rhode Island’s restaurants is in creating a hierarchy — or even a classification — for Italian restaurants. It’s the state’s most popular cuisine and, with innumerable interpretations of Italian gastronomic culture — casual, traditional, elevated, modern — it’s tough to discern which restaurants have forged an ide...

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We've seen some giant Italian markets opening up across New Jersey over the last few years. One of the newest ones may not be big on space but it's huge on quality and variety. It's in the quaint quiet town of Allentown, NJ. It's called La Vucciria, after a very famous ancient open-air market in Palermo, Sicily.  The owners, the LoPresti family com...

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Stepping into BATA, you are immediately met with the definition of refinement. The same goes for Barbata. These are destinations for special occasions or well-needed treat-yourself moments. If you want that same culinary culture chef Tyler Fenton is known and applauded for, then your next option is obviously Reilly Craft Pizza & Drink — a bit more...

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An “express” version of Portofino’s Ristorante Italiano e Pizzeria is heading uptown. The popular Italian restaurant’s fifth location in Charlotte will open on the ground level of the recently renovated One Independence Center in spring 2024. Portofino’s will serve its pizza, pastas and sandwiches in the 2,500-square-foot restaurant, with both dine...

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Year after year, travelers from all over the world flock to Italy for their summer vacations. In 2023, this is the case more than ever before- the country has never seen such a boom of tourists, according to several news reports, with crowds and prices swelling in top destinations such as the Amalfi Coast, Tuscany and Rome.  Sicily is also popular...

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