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2021 has been an important year for one of Italy’s favorite candy makers, Sperlari: the company celebrated its 185th birthday and became officially one of the country’s historical brands (marchi storici). The register includes only names of our Made in Italy with a proven historical heritage, that maintain still today a solid connection with their...

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ITA Kitchen is cooking up a new location on Long Island. Salvatore and Christina Sorrentino, the husband-and-wife ownership team behind the Italian restaurant, announced they are opening an ITA Kitchen in East Moriches. They confirmed to greaterlongisland.com that ITA Kitchen has taken over the former Coral Tapas & Wine Bar spot on Atlantic Ave. Th...

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Growing up in Union City we were never at a loss for great food. No matter what you wanted, it was within walking distance. When it came to Italian deli, we had some of the best. I know that because everytime I went into one of the five in my neighborhood, they would remind me. I remember waiting at the counter at Frank's while he made fresh mozzar...

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In Valle d’Aosta, the production of Fontina DOP is an art that has been handed down for entire generations. Some might confuse it with Fontal, but we must not be fooled by this assonance. Because numerous attempts to imitate this extraordinary cheese exist, its characteristics, linked to a strict production specification, are unmistakable. Fontina...

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From Jersey City to Hoboken, there’s Italian influence everywhere. Of course, beyond the savory foods, there is something seriously special about Italian baked goods. Cannoli, cookies, bread — you name it, we love it. Prato Bakery first opened in Jersey City in 2018 , but they have since expanded to three additional storefronts across Hoboken + Jer...

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Russo’s Italian Market & Wine Bar is set for a comeback. The family-owned Russo’s Italian Market & Wine Bar will open this spring at Tanger Outlets Grand Rapids, joining a growing stable of dining options, including 5 Lakes Brew Pub and Rise Pies Handcrafted Pizza. The 7,000-square-foot store will feature a restaurant, deli, wine bar and market, al...

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"For the most part, nothing is going to change," says Mike Rossi, who is planning to open Rossi's Italian Eatery in mid-April at 5800 West 38th Avenue in Wheat Ridge.For the past decade, the space was home to Mama Sannino's, an Italian eatery owned by Jimmy Sannino and his wife, Karen. The Sannino family has been a staple in the local dining scene...

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Giovanni Fresco, the popular Italian food vendor at the Shirt Factory Food Truck Corral, is getting its first brick and mortar location, one block away. Giovanni Casanica, 30, and his wife Francesca Casanica, 26, have purchased the former Open Door Mission building at the corner of Walnut and Lawrence Streets for $125,000. “We are excited. We are s...

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Buca di Beppo is an American sit-down restaurant chain that serves Italian food. It's a company similar to Olive Garden, Carrabba's Italian Grill, or Romano's Macaroni Grill. These restaurants can be relied on for offering home-style Italian comfort food at whatever location you step into. Some people visit for comfort food that reminds them of the...

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Her majesty the lasagna. The queen of all Sunday lunches. Lasagna is an institution, a symbol of the richness and variety of Italian cuisine. The Bolognese one, famous all over the world, is a triumph of layers of egg pasta, meat sauce, béchamel and parmesan. The Neapolitan one boasts meatballs, mozzarella and hard-boiled eggs. The Venetian lasagna...

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