Italy's Amalfi Coast needs no introduction. The seaside region comprises 13 towns and is world-renowned as a major tourist destination, primarily for its beaches, candy-colored villages that appear to spill into the Tyrrhenian Sea, and its historical landmarks. The sun-drenched haven is located in southern Italy between Naples and Salerno. On a vis...
READ MOREPiscataway-based Ferraro Foods on Monday announced a major expansion of its Long Island distribution business with the addition of a 230,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution center. Located at 80 Wilshire Blvd. in Edgewood, New York, the addition will position the company to greatly increase its share of the world’s largest, most concentrated...
READ MOREThe global turnover of counterfeit Made in Italy food products has risen to 120 billion euros, farmers' association Coldiretti said. The increase is partly driven by what Coldiretti described as "the strange alliance" between Russia and the US which, "divided by the war in Ukraine, rank respectively as the country where the production of fake 'Ital...
READ MOREEvery day, nearly half of Americans eat a sandwich for lunch. And it makes sense—slap some ingredients between two slices of bread and you’ve got a meal without too much thought. And, granted, the results are typically acceptable. But a good sandwich? Hoo-boy, that’s a whole different story. TikTok creator Jack’s Dining Room might have found one of...
READ MORETucked inside NYC’s Columbus Circle, Bad Roman is the city’s buzziest new Italian restaurant — to say it’s exceedingly “Instagrammable” would be an understatement. Upon walking past the glowing, neon-red entrance sign, a wild boar statue sits prominently on a pedestal behind the check-in desk. The main dining area, styled by GRT Architects, is deck...
READ MOREArtisanal pizza with ingredients bought from Italy or locally sourced will soon be served in a neighborhood restaurant on Grapevine’s Main Street. The Miami-born pizzeria Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza is opening its second Texas location in Grapevine on May 2, according to a press release. Mister O1 is located in Grapevine at 129 S. Main St., Ste....
READ MOREIn celebration of Easter Sunday, bunnies and brunches abound. Why bunnies and brunches on this Christian festival and cultural holiday? The Easter bunny is said to have originated as a pagan symbol of spring and rebirth. Over the years, this ancient symbol became associated with Easter. And research shows brunch attendance in restaurants spikes on...
READ MOREFrom the Buona Forchetta Family comes the Gelati & Peccati Diner, a new restaurant serving up Roman-style pizza (pizza al taglio), authentic Italian gelato and diner classics with an Italian flair. It’s located in the heart of downtown Encinitas in the former Angelo’s Burgers space. I’ll have to be honest: I never really developed an affinity for A...
READ MOREThe Italian Ministry of Business and Made in Italy celebrated 130 years of De Cecco’s activities in the American market. The recognition of this long history came with a stamp issued by the Italian Postal Service. This is the second philatelic recognition, following the issuance of the 2016 stamp celebrating 130 since De Cecco’s founding. The stamp...
READ MORENew Jersey is home to a proud Italian-American community, and as a result, Jersey has many exceptional Italian restaurants. Whether you are looking for a classic pasta dish or a more contemporary take on Italian cuisine, there is no shortage of options in the Garden State. Looking at New Jersey as a whole, one of the standout Italian restaurants is...
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