Most Americans, Jewish or not, likely don’t associate Jewish cuisine with Italy. This is the land of pasta, pesto, sauce, and cheese. The image that comes to mind is the polar opposite of the Ashkenazi Jewish fare that Americans generally think of when it comes to Jewish food. Of course, the diverse tapestry that is Jewish food stretches well beyon...

Flour, water, salt, and lard or olive oil: these are the simple ingredients that, properly kneaded, give life to Piadina Romagnola PGI, a symbolic product of Romagna. Nine years ago, the protection Consortium obtained PGI certification from the European Commission, with the goal of enhancing the product and protecting it from the risks of counterfe...

If there's one thing Ocean County knows, it's Italian food. With all of the Italian heritage in Ocean County, every entree must be excellent every time. We have high standards, and rightfully so. There are the classics like eggplant parm and chicken cacciatore. Seafood served Italian style can't be beaten. Don't forget about the antipasti and appet...

Even if the food at Coniglio's Old Fashioned in Morristown were just OK, a trip there would be worth it for the chance to watch Nino Coniglio — a nine-time Las Vegas world pizza champ as well as a "Chopped" champion — practice his craft. "I am the real deal," he says. Fortunately, the food is fabulous. Coniglio makes his own dough — he has a wild y...

FoodSensor is a portable laser device based on a traffic light system developed at ENEA to rapidly detect food adulteration “Safe, simple to use even by non-expert personnel, it can be carried in a hand case. To detect food adulteration, is enough to put a small sample into the device without pre-treatment or chemical reagents”, explained Luca Fior...

Casa Pasta Cucina, a new Italian restaurant featuring homemade pasta and a weekend brunch, has replaced the short-lived The Fort Social small plates restaurant in downtown Fort Pierce. It opened Jan. 21 in The Galleria of Pierce Harbor building and will have a grand opening celebration on March 1. The new restaurant is starting with limited menus f...

Another iconic New York City business is shuttering after a long battle with its landlord following financial woes after the pandemic. Alleva Dairy in Little Italy is closing after 130 years of business. The little cheese shop with its iconic red, white, and green sign sits in the heart of Little Italy on the corner of Grand and Mulberry streets. ...

Discussing the role of food in Italian culture is pretty much the underlying theme of this entire website. The Mediterranean Diet, Slow Food, la cucina povera… these concepts all speak to the importance of what Italians choose to eat, how they prepare it, and who they share their meals with. And of course, the history and traditions behind the regi...

We have always seen our grandmothers cook special delicacies for us when we visit them. The stereotypical society has bound grandmothers to home but these inspiring grandmothers from around the world are sharing the happiness of good food in New York City as they run a multi-cuisine restaurant. Every family has a special dish that is the recipe of...

If you want great Italian food in Des Moines, you’re spoiled for choice! It seems like a new beloved pizzeria or pasta house crops up every year – and most of them stick around! That’s because classic Italian food stands the test of time, which is why Iowa has countless Italian-American restaurants that have been around since the mid-20th century....