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Matteo Sogne, owner of his namesake Salt Lake City restaurant, Matteo Ristorante Italiano, grew up in Modena, Italy, the land of fast cars and slow food. His birthplace also happens to be the home of Balsamic vinegar and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. “Modena is a place where food is a lot more than just fuel for your body,” he says within two minutes...

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San Diego's dining scene might soon get a taste of Los Angeles flair as Jon & Vinny’s, the beloved Italian-American chain, appears poised to plant its first flag in America’s Finest City, just blocks from Balboa Park. Recently filed documents with the San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality signal the company's intent to expand bey...

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In 2023, Jeremy Adler bought Beethoven Market, a former Mar Vista grocery staple that served the community for 75 years. The market was less than a mile from his home, and Adler hoped to turn this prominent corner into a breezy day-to-night restaurant and community gathering place. That journey takes a successful turn as Adler and chef Michael Leon...

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San Diego's dining scene might soon get a taste of Los Angeles flair as Jon & Vinny’s, the beloved Italian-American chain, appears poised to plant its first flag in America’s Finest City, just blocks from Balboa Park. Recently filed documents with the San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality signal the company's intent to expand bey...

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I love an Italian bakery.  Who doesn't? As a travel and food writer I am always getting asked for restaurant and bakery suggestions, from all over upstate New York.  That is such a hard question to answer.  We all have our favorites, and frankly nobody is going to change our opinions on that.  Right? So putting this list together was both challengi...

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Pastiamo will soon bring fresh pasta to San Diego's Hillcrest community, expanding its footprint from its original North Pacific Beach site. The new location of Pastiamo joins the portfolio of owners Sara Pedrazzini and her husband, Christian Erbisti, who also operate Oltre Mare Italian Restaurant in Pacific Beach, further solidifying their presenc...

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La Grassa. The fat one. Bologna has earned its nickname like no other place on earth. The old city is awash in excess calories, a medieval fortress town fortified with golden mountains of starch and red cannons of animal fat, where pastas gleam a brilliant yellow from the lavish amount of egg yolks they contain and menus moan under the weight of t...

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Craving a taste of Italy right here in Santa Clarita? Look no further than Bella Cucina Italian Restaurant, a local gem that serves up authentic Italian cuisine in a cozy and inviting setting. Known for their homemade pastas, rich sauces, and expertly crafted dishes, Bella Cucina offers a menu that blends traditional Italian favorites with unique c...

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We get as excited for a good pasta dish as much as the next foodies, but something about the brand new trailer for upcoming Netflix movie Nonnas has us craving some fresh noodles—and also pizza, and meatballs, and anything else we can get our hands on. (And by something, we mean some incredible shots of Italian food being cooked and enjoyed.) We al...

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Venchi, an Italian gourmet chocolate manufacturer founded by chocolatier Silviano Venchi, is getting ready to expand its presence throughout California, including several sites planned for Southern California. Currently, the company only has two locations in the Golden State, with sites in Westfield Valley Fair and UTC San Diego. This is about to c...

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