Restaurateur Pietro Cimino, owner of Mama Cimino’s Pizza in Las Vegas and Pizza Bar in Laguna Beach, CA has launched a line of original products as an extension of his businesses. Cimino’s claim to fame is “A Taste of Tradition” from Mama’s cookbook to your kitchen cabinet. The company’s flagship product is Pietro’s Favorite Italian Lemon Ice. The...
READ MORENaples is world-famous for its pizza but most people outside of Italy aren’t aware of the greatness of Neapolitan desserts. Sometimes sophisticated, often rustic and always satisfying, the sweet treats in Naples are some of the tastiest in Italy as well as the entire world. And the best part? Neapolitan pastries are super easy to find in neighborho...
READ MORESince the inception of their debut eatery, Costera on Prytania St., Reno De Ranieri, and Chef Brian Burns have been making an impression on the New Orleans dining scene creating exotic menus with Italian and Spanish influences and combining a love for impeccable food with extraordinary wine and atmosphere. Their third restaurant, Brutto Americano,...
READ MOREThe cheesemakers of Sicily have a rich and colorful history of making cheese that dates back thousands of years. Cheese is central to their culinary heritage, and their cheese mastery has produced some of the best cheeses in the world. If you ever find yourself in Sicily, be sure to indulge in the local cheese. This unique island offers a variety o...
READ MOREOklahoma probably isn't the first place that comes to mind when you think of Italian food. When people think of top-tier pasta and red sauce joints, heavyweights like New York City (Manhattan's Little Italy, anyone?), Boston, or even San Diego usually steal the spotlight. But little do most folks know, a tiny town in the Sooner State is serving up...
READ MOREPublisher Smith Street Books released “Mangia: How to Eat Your Way Through Italy” worldwide in March 2025, offering readers a passport to Italy’s 20 distinct regions, each with its own culinary dialect. The author, Maria Pasquale, is an award-winning food journalist with over a decade of immersion in Italian culture. She has crafted a work that goe...
READ MOREInclusivity is an essential idea in today’s world, but we hardly associate it with food. However, respecting diversity and making sure, quite literally, that everyone has a “seat at the table,” regardless of background or ability, has become an inherently central goal of modern cuisine. An inclusive kitchen recognizes and values different food cult...
READ MORELucinda Scala Quinn’s new book, “Mother Sauce” highlights Italian American family recipes and the women who created them, offering a tribute to the culinary contributions of immigrant women. The book delves into the history of Italian American cooking, focusing on the stories of women who immigrated to the United States and used their kitchens as c...
READ MOREA trip to Italy may be out of reach for your budget, but you might feel like you've stamped your passport with a trip to the Italian-influenced restaurant Casa de Amici in the Horseshoe Casino and Hotel in Bossier City. Casa de Amici is one of the 40-plus restaurants participating in 318 Restaurant Week sponsored by Visit Shreveport-Bossier. KTBS 3...
READ MORECafé Capriccio in Albany received the New York State Empire Award on Monday. The Italian restaurant, which opened its doors in 1982, has become a staple in the Albany community. Senator Patricia Fahy presented the award to the restaurant alongside owner and chef Jim Rua and other state officials. Café Capriccio, located in a historic brownstone bui...
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