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Ralph’s Italian Restaurant, located at 760 S. Ninth St. in the heart of Philadelphia’s Italian Market, was dimly lit but bright with laughter when my boyfriend, Manny Nkrumah ’26 and I visited for dinner one Sunday evening in early March. The mosaic-tiled floor and closely-sat tables reminded me of Italian restaurants in old movies. When we arrived...

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Casa Don Alfonso, a prominent Italian restaurant within the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis in Clayton, continues to honor its Mediterranean roots with a strong focus on tradition, simplicity and high-quality ingredients. Restaurateur Mario Iaccarino recently shared insights into the philosophy behind the restaurant, the inspiration for its new seasonal me...

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The team at luxe Marina Italian restaurant Norcina is opening a moody artisanal bar with lime-washed walls and a huge oven in the middle of the space. Frankie’s will open later this year in early June at 3219 Pierce Street. Chef-owner Kaitlinn Bauman says she has always felt the need for an upscale, sexy cocktail bar in the area. Seating about 30,...

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Proposed US tariffs on Mozzarella di Bufala Campana PDO risk undoing years of investment to build market share in the United States, where the product has gained traction among consumers despite persistent logistical hurdles. The US accounts for around 10% of total exports of the protected-origin cheese, with an export value of more than €30mn. Whi...

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When spring arrives in Sicily, something magical happens. The almond trees blossom, the air smells like orange flowers and sea breeze, and—perhaps most importantly—kitchens across the island come to life. That’s right: it’s Easter in Sicily, and if there’s one thing Sicilians know how to do (aside from arguing about who makes the best cannoli), it’...

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Greenport-based Claudio’s, the waterfront dining spot that opened in 1870, is reopening April 19, in time for Easter. The Claudio’s Greenport Waterfront Complex restaurant group is also launching  two new concepts in May. The concepts include Common Country East (once home to Crabby Jerry’s) and Charlie Boy at Claudio’s (in the spaces that previous...

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According to a recently submitted alcohol license application, Danville-based concept Domenico’s Delicatessen and Cafe plans to debut a new outpost in Pleasanton. Coming to 201 Main Street, the eatery will land near establishments such as McKay’s Taphouse & Beer Garden, Noland’s Cake Shop, and Papa’s Dumpling. What Now San Francisco spoke briefly w...

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Pompeii is not only a city frozen in time due to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, but it also offers a unique window into the daily lives of ancient Romans, particularly through its food culture. The ruins of Pompeii, with its well-preserved streets, homes, and public spaces, provide an unparalleled glimpse into the culinary habits of the a...

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After a recent expansion into the Mission Bay neighborhood, the team behind Che Fico is doubling down on the burgeoning area and opening a new Italian restaurant just blocks from its Che Fico Pizzeria at Thrive City. Back Home Hospitality, helmed by chef David Nayfeld and Matt Brewer, announced it is bringing a new Tuscan restaurant, Via Aurelia...

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Located in the sister property to the former Versace Mansion, the forthcoming Donatella Boutique Hotel & Restaurant wants to be a Mediterranean oasis for its patrons. “When you cross this door, you won’t feel like you’re in Miami Beach,” says Jamil Dib, co-founder and owner of Vida & Estilo Hospitality Group. “We want you to feel like you’re at a b...

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