A new roastery and coffee bar in Midtown Houston called Un Caffè is giving guests a taste of Italian-style coffee with a distinct focus on craft and performance. Un Caffè Founder, Roaster and Barista Soonkack Kook also embraces the Italian cultural practice of greeting each guest at the bar.  “They can watch every [drink-making] performance,” Kook...

An Omaha state senator honored the late owner of an iconic Italian restaurant in the city Friday at the Nebraska Legislature. Most knew her as Grandma Malara, who founded the business that bears her name near 22nd and Pierce 39 years ago. She died this month at age 87. Caterina Malara simply loved to cook, Italian food, to be exact, of which she ha...

Pizzagaina, also known as ham pie, is a delicacy Italian traditionalists will tell you is only to be made on Good Friday and eaten Easter weekend. Many will relay stories of doing this with their grandmothers growing up, and now doing it with their own children, nonna's recipe in tow. Some deem it acceptable to eat during Lent, and local Italian de...

Dolce Vita Gelato is now open in Washington Township on weekends, during their soft opening phase. Owners Nick and Kim Corso are Williamstown residents who love traveling to Italy, where the inspiration to learn the true Italian style of making gelato… and then bringing it to South Jersey, came from. They actually opened up last weekend.  I visited...

Rocco’s Italian Grille is a romantic Italian restaurant in beautiful Winter Park, located across from The Glass Knife, and just a 10-minute drive from Downtown Orlando. Rocco’s proudly presents an authentic Italian cuisine prepared by their experienced native chefs. Proprietor Rocco Potami was born and raised in Italy and he has always been passion...

When buying Italian food products, you obviously want to make sure that what you're paying for is the real deal. The industry is flooded with dishonesty and imitations that prey on America's love of quality Italian products. For many companies, it's far more cost-effective to source and produce their goods in America and then slap an Italian-soundi...

La Fuga. In Italian, it means “the escape.” It’s also the name of one of Broward’s newest Italian restaurants, and if you’re looking for a great meal in a really laid-back atmosphere, your search is over. At the Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Laudersale Beach Resort, La Fuga is a place to get away from it all. Chief Michael Mayer: “A nice hidden gem here...

Cape May is buzzing about a new Italian restaurant set to reopen on April 6th. Vincenzo Sanzone has been creating authentic Italian dishes in South Jersey for over 30 years. He opened Iccara Italian Bistro in 2017 and it was known as much for its warm, welcoming ambiance, and friendly service as well as a delectable selection of Italian favorites....

While you may not be able to travel to Italy, it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy classic Italian dishes. Papa Joe’s Italian Restaurant and Bar in Boise is one that has been serving authentic Italian dishes for decades — and even better — it is located in a historic building. You’ll enjoy a classy atmosphere and delicious food, and have a dining experi...

Crust Simply Italian is set to open its fourth location this fall in downtown Mesa. The new location will be part of Mesa's The Grid, a new commercial and residential development in a previously underutilized parking structure. Crust owner Michael Merendino, a first-generation Italian American, grew up watching his father make pizzas in Long Island...