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Calabria is the most unpretentious, passionate, vibrant, and in some ways beautiful corner of Italy. The cuisine of Calabria reflects that. So, what food is Calabria famous for? Answer: There is not one particular dish that Calabria is famous for. Many towns in Calabria have their own traditional dishes that are often unique to them. However, the o...

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Downtown's Westin Riverwalk has reopened its Zocca Cuisine D’Italia in completely renovated river-level digs. The restaurant, which specializes in Texas-inspired Italian dishes, also has appointed Ron Mays as its executive chef, according to officials with the hotel chain. After the three-month-long reno, the restaurant now features an indoor-outdo...

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In Sicily, cannoli are a cultural icon, featured on the island’s official website and, more importantly, referenced in Francis Ford Coppola’s legendary movie The Godfather with the immortal line, “Leave the gun, take the cannoli.” But despite their popularity, few know the erotic origins of this pastry and a slew of other Italian desserts… Italy bo...

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A new Italian restaurant has debuted in the northern suburbs of Boston, taking over the space that had been home to another Italian spot before it closed a few months ago. According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Ciao Amici is now open in Wakefield, moving into the former Massimo's Ristorante spac...

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Venice, the city of canals, gondolas, and historic buildings, is also a true paradise for food lovers. Venetian cuisine is a mix of flavors from both land and sea, with dishes ranging from fresh fish to seasonal vegetables, rice, and polenta. In this article, we’ll explore some of the typical dishes of Venice and the best places to taste them. Fish...

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Serving up modern Italian cuisine, Spiga Cucina Italiana is designed to give you that Tuscan Trattoria feel. Operated by a husband and wife, Spiga focuses on Italian food with a Mediterranean flavor profile. They serve a lot of seafood and pasta dishes, also they have an extensive wine list with close to thousand bottles in house. The atmosphere is...

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"Ever since I could stand over a stove, I've wanted to cook," says AJ Paloni, the chef behind The Porchetta House, which opened earlier this month inside Spices Cafe at 1510 Humboldt Street.Born in La Jolla in San Diego County, Paloni grew up in Albuquerque but moved to Arizona after finishing high school in order to fulfill his longtime dream of a...

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Acynic of Italian cuisine — a non-Italian — once observed that a  typical Italian diet consists mostly of pasta, pasta, and more pasta. While it’s true that most Italians and many Italian-Americans consume pasta by the bowlfuls on a regular basis, there are alternatives when you get overloaded with spaghetti, linguine, fettuccine, and other noodles...

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There’s a world of a difference between pasta from a box and homemade, hand-crafted noodles. Fortunately, you can enjoy the latter variety without much effort when you make a trip to Dal Grano. This incredible Italian restaurant in McLean, Virginia will win you over with its friendly ambiance and impressive menu. In fact, there are over 50 differen...

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Baking is in the blood of the Rotella family, a legacy that goes back more than 160 years. Louis Rotella Sr. and Louis Rotella Jr. elevated Rotella’s Italian Bakery, La Vista, Neb., from an Omaha staple into a supplier of specialty bread and rolls throughout the United States. Their passion for the craft and business acumen have earned the father a...

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