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A team of hospitality veterans are set to open Sofia’s Roman Pizza this March in the LoDo District of Downtown Denver. A fast-casual concept focused on Roman-style pizza, salads, and Italian-inspired cocktails, beer and wine, Sofia’s is located at 1530 16th Street Mall near the corner of Wazee and 16th. Sofia’s is inspired by the idea of travel thr...

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Call it the "miracle on Mulberry Street." Yes, the oldest cheese shop in New York City — considered the oldest in America — was forced to close its doors for good at its Little Italy location. But there are plans to give it a new life across the Hudson River. After financial struggles and court battles, Alleva Dairy shuttered the only location it h...

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Rich tomato sauce, gooey cheese, al dente pasta and garlic, garlic, garlic! What started in Italy has become a go-to comfort food for Americans and the happy eaters around the world. Whether you crave meaty lasagna, primavera veggies, fettuccine alfredo or eggplant parmesan, Italian food just hits the spot -- and it's even better the next day. Ther...

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Just when I thought I had tried every great restaurant in Atlanta, I stumbled upon Amore e Amore to celebrate my 20th birthday, a quaint Atlanta Italian restaurant in Inman Park. This is the place if you're craving classic Italian food with all the vibes where you can "experience the taste of Italy and the celebration of amore." Amore e Amore's fes...

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With the combination of the Pandemic and a heart surgeon husband with a great career opportunity, Donatella Arpaia is writing the next chapter of her storied career in South Florida. Arpaia, has taken over operations at two Coral Gables restaurants, Redfish and Forte. When Arpaia relocated to Miami from New York City with her husband and their youn...

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Grasp at the root of the Italian word mondina and you will discover the verb mondare, which (in certain contexts) means to weed. From this, it is easy to understand the work of the mondina, a woman employed to weed Italy’s rice fields during the 40-day period of summer known as the monda. Without her, unwanted plants would compete with cultivated r...

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Not to be this girl, but I got back from a trip to Italy in October, feeling starved for even a tiny bit of what I felt there. I also happened to be looking for a new restaurant job, one where I could feel passionate about the food and the process behind it. The stars aligned and I found myself starting a new job at Sprezza.  Italian food reveals a...

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The “Singing Italian Chef” returned to his hometown of Crystal City (MO) on Feb. 18 to sign copies of his recently published “Home Party Cookbook.” Silverio “Sil” Pagano was born in 1955, a year after his parents, Ugo and Esterina, immigrated from Italy to Crystal City. His grandfather, Biagio, had settled in Crystal City years before and worked fo...

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One of the most chill places to hang on a weekend morning is Giada, the namesake restaurant of Food Network star Giada De Laurentiis. The dining room overlooks Las Vegas Boulevard, and morning light creates a relaxed mood. The restaurant offers a variety of breakfast items with a decidedly Italian twist. Steak and eggs features a flat iron steak, t...

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With more Italian restaurants in New Jersey than any other type of cuisine, it’s nearly impossible to create a definitive list of the best. But our restaurant critics, led by dining editor Eric Levin, were up to the task, fanning out across the state to visit restaurants, meet chefs and, of course, indulge in great food. Below, you’ll find the 29 r...

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