The iconic Antonio’s Pizza at The Shoppes at Parma closed its doors for good last year after the death of Grace Loschiavo, who started Antonio’s Pizza in 1967 with her husband, Tony. But members of the Loschiavo family are keeping the Parma pizza institution alive with the new Original Antonio’s Pizzeria, planned for 5722 Chevrolet Blvd. at Parmato...
READ MOREStella's Pizza in Brockton is the official winner of The Enterprise's best Italian sandwich poll, sweeping the six other finalists with a whopping 50.21% of the vote. The North End Market & Deli in Brockton finished in second place with 19.04%, while Submarine Galley in Abington eked out a three-vote third-place finish over Brockton's Italian Kitch...
READ MOREA new elevated pasta concept has just opened up in Brooklyn. Located at 447 1st St. in Park Slope, Be Pasta is a new pasta-driven experience that explores the versatility of pasta dishes. The concept is brought to life by the team behind acclaimed Spes (East Village), Have&Meyer (Williamsburg), and Terre (Park Slope), and in collaboration with thre...
READ MOREIt’s been a little more than two years since What Now reported on plans to open a new Cucina Moderna in Miramar. That location has since opened successfully, the third location for the Italian restaurant brand, which is now preparing to launch a fourth, this time in Fort Lauderdale, at 721 N Federal Highway. What Now reached out on Tuesday to owner...
READ MOREAn Italian specialty shop with a diverse menu and a unique culinary love letter to classic Italian and European ingredients, Cangiano’s Marketplace celebrates its fifth anniversary in Jersey City.“We just have to say thank you! It’s just a great atmosphere here, and we are glad to be in such a diverse neighborhood,” said Cosmo Cangiano, one of thre...
READ MOREPino's Italian Food Market opened in Dix Hills in late March. The market, located at 683 Old Country Road, is owned by the family that runs The Original Salpino's of Wantagh and North Babylon. Paul Barbieri runs the shop with his father, Pino Barbieri, and brother-in-law, Larry Avvenire. Paul said he is "very, very excited" about bringing Pino's to...
READ MOREFor centuries Italian Catholics, like their Eastern Orthodox neighbors to the east, would abstain from animal derived foods during the Lenten season. For this reason, many Easter recipes, originally created to break the Lenten fast, were full of eggs, dairy, and meat. Frittate are Italian-Style omelets normally eaten at lunch or dinner in Italy. Th...
READ MOREConserve Italia, a cooperative group founded in 1976, has been a leading figure in the Italian agri-food sector, representing a supply chain of 14,000 farming members. The company has always focused on tradition and quality as its core values. Its membership in the Associazione Marchi Storici d’Italia further acknowledges its commitment to promotin...
READ MOREChickpea farinata is a savory cake made with chickpea flour, water, salt, and extra virgin olive oil. It is a typical dish from Ligurian tradition, introduced in the Middle Ages by the Maritime Republic of Genoa through trade contacts with the Arab world. Over time, it spread to other parts of Italy and the world, including Argentina and Uruguay. I...
READ MOREStanley Tucci is eating his way through Italy! In a first look at the trailer for National Geographic’s Tucci in Italy (premiering May 18), the award-winning actor, 64, takes viewers on a mouthwatering journey through five stunning regions across the country. In the upcoming series, the Conclave star explores the cuisine each area is known for and...
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