Buona, maker of Chicago's Original Italian Beef, announced its 6th annual celebration of National Italian Beef Day on Saturday, May 27th. This year, Buona is pulling out all the stops to honor this cherished holiday with incredible deals and discounts for its loyal customers. On May 27, at all 27 Buona locations, customers can enjoy a free regular...
READ MOREIntroducing New York’s latest haute spot, Alba Accanto, which has actually mastered the joie de vivre of the Italian summer holidays in the heart of Manhattan, transporting guests to the island of Positano through its signature Italian dishes and vibrant coastal decor. Following the success of Prince Street Hospitality’s wildly popular neighborhood...
READ MOREIf all Italian food means to you is spaghetti and meatballs or penne alla vodka, then listen up. Traditional Italian cuisine has a rich history with so much to offer, and there are many restaurants waiting — one of which is right in Stony Brook’s backyard. Two colleagues and I had the pleasure of dining at Pietro Cucina Italiana in Saint James. Whi...
READ MOREThe Specialty Food Association is thrilled to announce that Giada De Laurentiis—Chef, Emmy Award-winning television personality, restaurateur and entrepreneur, and founder of lifestyle platform Giadzy.com —will give the keynote address at the 67th Summer Fancy Food Show. The Summer Fancy Food Show is the largest B2B specialty food industry event in...
READ MORESouth Austin Italian food truck trailer Il Saporis is opening a new restaurant in downtown Austin this year. Sapori Italian Roots will be found at 800 Brazos Street, Suite 215 starting sometime in late June. The new Sapori’s menu will offer most of the same dishes found at the food truck, with Italian American dishes including house-made pasta and...
READ MOREGrano brings fresh, local ingredients to its menu unique Italian dishes and more in downtown Schenectady. Grano’s motto of. “Fresh. Local. Simple.” is seen in practice throughout the wide variety of dishes it serves. Located at 426 State St., right by Proctors Theater, the theater’s shows drive a lot of business to Grano, but what keeps them coming...
READ MOREWhether you add it to your chicken, throw it on a sandwich, or eat it straight from the jar with a cracker, there's no denying that pesto is delicious in all its simplicity. Requiring only a handful of basic ingredients, most pesto recipes are accessible and simple for even the most novice of home cooks. If you have pine nuts, basil, parmesan, and...
READ MOREThere are a few things in Chicago that mark the end of winter and the arrival of our cherished warmer weather. Robins chirp outside windows, flowers start to bloom, and come May 1, lines form on Taylor Street as customers wait for invigorating Italian ice from Mario’s Italian Lemonade. The business started in 1954, when Mario “Skip” DiPaolo was six...
READ MORESeven Philadelphia shops competed in the South 9th Street Italian Market Festival’s inaugural cheesesteak contest Saturday. When the smoke cleared and judges voted, the winner was Lorenzo’s, whose shop is about two blocks from the contest. Vinny Caramanna, working a grill at the cheesesteak contest, looked over at the judges tasting his sandwich. H...
READ MOREAfter months of construction, Mariola Italian is opening its doors to the public at 11 a.m. Wednesday. In celebration of the grand opening, Mariola Italian will host a fundraiser to support OneEighty, according to a news release. The eatery will offer family-inspired Italian-American recipes including spaghetti, meatballs, fettuccine alfredo, chick...
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