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Father's Day is celebrated in many countries around the world, but it is only observed on March 19th in those with Catholic traditions, such as Italy. This is because, according to belief, Saint Joseph, the “adoptive father” of Jesus, died on March 19th.   On Saint Joseph's Day, Italy features many different traditional sweets from various re...

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Westport has a new bakery in town, and it’s already drawing attention. Fatto A Mano, an Italian bakery located at 1835 Post Road East, opened Feb. 12. Based on the first day turnout, this spot is here to stay.  Walking into Fatto A Mano, the first thing you notice is the atmosphere. The vibe is warm and inviting, with an interior that feels really...

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Three to five times a year, Richard Harper places a long-distance food order, one that covers 2,700 miles. Whenever he wants to treat himself, relive childhood memories and emotionally revisit his Maine roots, Harper has Italians from Amato’s in Portland shipped to his home in Scottsdale, Arizona. “Oh my God, that bread is amazing — you can’t find...

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Ken Vedrinski is 90 percent sure that his new Italian restaurant, Volpe, will open its doors on Rutledge Avenue in Charleston (SC) this Friday, March 21. The debut hinges on the city’s issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, as well as a few other unavoidable necessities, but the longtime restaurateur is otherwise raring to go. Sure, he’s aware he’...

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A new destination in North Pacific Beach invites coffee lovers to experience the traditions of Italian cafés without leaving San Diego. Caffé di Talya, founded by Gianfranco, a local who grew up in Italy, strives to recreate the essence of Italian coffee culture through carefully selected beans and an unwavering commitment to authenticity. Caffé di...

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Saint Pasta may be known for vodka sauce, but following social media drama between owner Racan Alhoch and Yelpers, I was equally curious to experience the service at the food-truck-famous chef's new brick-and-mortar. With Saint Pasta’s cult following and its lack of reservations, I decided to go for an early dinner at 5 p.m., right when they open....

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The concept at Casa Louie (W37th St and 10th Ave) is “coastal Italian meets neighborhood in New York City.” The restaurant opened last week, with longtime restauranteurs Jonah Phillips and Marom Unger, owners of the popular sushi/ramen spot down the block, Suram, at the helm. Many will also know Jonah as managing partner of Friedman’s, which has a...

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My first restaurant experience of 2025 is one that I hope you can experience too. Delicious Italian food, a warm cozy vibe on the restaurant's inside and classic Italian music playing in the background. This is one place you absolutely need to have on your bucket list for 2025. A family friend recommended it and they hit the nail on the head. I'm a...

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Aging membership rosters and insufficient funding to cover operational costs is a typical plight for a social organization these days, and the Leetonia Italian-American Club (ITAM) is no different. They kicked off their busiest fundraising time during the day of January, when they will be slinging fish for the next couple months. Kelly Knapp, who i...

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Passersby might first notice the breezeway patio decorated with New York subway signs and scenes from movies like Rocky, The Godfather and Goodfellas. Step inside Broadway Sandwiches, and the tiled wall with a stunning black-and-white design immediately comes into view behind the counter. But it’s the sandwiches that really shine, with fresh breads...

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