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To be truthful, artichokes are almost a mystery outside of the Mediterranean: yes, we find jars of them on the shelves of our local grocery stores, but the fresh variety remains a bit of a rarity. Mind, carciofi are a delicacy even in Italy, where they are widely grown, especially in Liguria and in the South. You find them in winter and in the earl...

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A new Italian restaurant will open on the Upper West Side in the coming months from a restaurateur who has already had some serious success in the neighborhood. Sempre Oggi will open at 164-166 W. 75th St. (off Amsterdam) by the end of the summer. It will be an "aggressively seasonal, vegetable forward, modern Italian restaurant," according to i...

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While dining out in the historic North End, you may find yourself wondering, what’s the oldest Italian restaurant in the neighborhood? The answer appears to be the popular Regina Pizzeria, which first opened on Thacher Street in 1926, according to the North End Historical Society’s Tom Damigella. Serving bestsellers like its cheese and pepperoni pi...

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When your mind wanders to Italian food, hamburgers don’t typically come to the mind. Burgers are among the most iconic of American dishes. The exact origin of serving a beef patty between buns is unknown, but it seems most likely the first hamburgers were served in the northeastern U.S. in the late 1880s. In any event, they’re certainly not Italian...

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If you want to know the best restaurants in Emilia Romagna, read our guide. After a scrupulous and exciting selection, we chose 10 proposals trying to please every palate. We are in a region of northern Italy, stretching from the Po River to the Apennines and crossed largely by the Po Valley. The region is known for its medieval towns, seaside reso...

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We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: food is more than just food. It’s identity, culture, family, home. And movie directors know it too. As such, food is often imbued with some pretty strong symbolism and is an agent for stories of poverty and wealth, comedy and tragedy, love and lust. Here, the 11 best scenes, featuring Italian foods, in b...

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The Italian beef sandwich may have originated in Chicago, but here’s the top 5 best Italian beef sandwiches in Rockford, according to Yelp. Italian beef dates back to the 1930s and consists of thin slices of seasoned roast beef served on a French toll. Sometimes, the sandwich is dipped in au jus or topped off with Chicago-style giardiniera, mozzare...

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Restaurateur and famed pizzaiolo Chris Bianco doesn’t believe in the perfect pizza. “I think that’s the problem right now with a lot of things that are self-proclaimed ‘the best’ or ‘the perfect’ whatever,” said Bianco. It’s more personal for him, “rarely does one size fit all in that way…. It’s important that we identify things we like, whether (t...

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If you didn't know by now, Italian food is about way more than pasta and tomato sauce. The types of cuisine found in the numerous regions of the boot-shaped country couldn't be more varied, interesting, and delicious. For example, in Tuscany, the cuisine stays true to its roots and excels in peasant food or recipes based heavily on vegetables, legu...

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Open since 1970, nestled in the heart of Eugene, Oregon, Mazzi’s Restaurant has been serving up authentic Italian dishes for over five decades. Located in the heart of the Willamette Valley, Eugene is surrounded by lush forests, rolling hills, and stunning natural scenery. The city is famous for its love of the arts and outdoor recreation, with a t...

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