You never have much time to rest in the bakery business. And the Settepani family of Bruno's Bakery is twice as busy these days, taking on the twin tasks of preparing lots of holiday delicacies while planning for the opening of a gelateria later in April. The exact date for the gelato shop isn't firmed up yet. There are furnishings to be ordered an...
READ MORESpringfield, Missouri, is a beautiful city filled with lush greenery, rolling hills, and a charming downtown area. It’s a place where people are friendly, the air is crisp and clean, and the food scene is nothing short of amazing. This city truly has it all, and its food culture is one of the best things about it. As a traveler, I have had the plea...
READ MOREThe creative minds behind Marion's newest Italian restaurant are making steady progress toward its planned opening around the end of April. Bucci's Italian Scratch Kitchen is located in the former home of The Warehouse Italian Dinners at 320 W. Center St. in downtown Marion. That familiar locale in the city's downtown district will also house Urban...
READ MOREIf you’ve ever journeyed across the world for a great meal, you’re in good company. Food is one of the main reasons to travel, after all. Now, New Yorkers don’t have to go far to devour one of Napoli’s best and most famous pizzas. After opening a Los Angeles outpost in 2019, L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele debuted in Manhattan’s West Village late last...
READ MOREI'm the last person in the world who should be doing food reviews. I do not consider myself a foodie, I don't stick my nose in my wine glass and I don't make sex noises when I eat. However, I felt compelled to tell everyone about the meal I had on Friday night (3/17/23). My wife Erica and I went to Cibo on Federal Road in Brookfield and had a great...
READ MOREWest Orange High School students in Sra. Rosanna Zamloot’s Honors Italian class were able to “parla de cibo”--talk about food–with their friends in Florence on March 28, thanks to Google Meet. Students from Liceo Giotto Ulivi, located in Borgo San Lorenzo, a town just outside of Florence, finished their regular school day and returned to share info...
READ MOREI found Vallejo Italian Restaurants to be an amazing culinary experience! From the exquisite dishes to the friendly and attentive staff, it was an all-around great experience. I found the prices to be fair for what was offered, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. In addition, the range of flavors, from traditional recipes to more creative ta...
READ MOREThe classic slice of pizza is one of the few constants in New York City. From a post-workday treat to a hangover cure, pizza is a quick, easy, and essential bite. Many consider the cheesy, saucy triangle of goodness the soul food of New York. There are a lot of slices to choose from in the city. But, where is the best piece of pizza near The New Sc...
READ MORECapo Italian Kitchen, a new family-owned, fine dining restaurant will open where Jillian's Italian Grill served up lasagna and steaks for more than a decade. Along with fresh coats of red, white, green and black paint, the restaurant will feature new kitchen equipment, some new pictures and lots of new faces and menu items. Along with premium, fres...
READ MOREOriginally from Campania but now widespread in the whole country, Neapolitan pastiera is a dessert that can be found in the city during the Easter holidays. It hides many stories about its origin, starting from the story of the mermaid Partenope, symbol of the city and protagonist of the fountain in Piazza Sannazzaro. According to the legend, the m...
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