There are so many sandwiches listed on the menu boards all over Sorriso Italian Salumeria that it would take several blissful, if high cholesterol-shortened lifetimes to try them all. But we’d be willing to give it a shot. At this cash-only deli—an Astoria institution since 1976—you can count on the structural integrity of the sandwiches, with eve...
READ MOREIn a town renowned for exclusivity and luxury, Sant Ambroeus has made a bold entrance. The restaurant group’s latest opening transforms a landmark 1889 silver-boom edifice into what may be Aspen’s most compelling cultural crossroads—where Milan’s aperitivo culture meets Alpine sophistication. After debuting a coffee bar a year ago, Sant Ambro...
READ MOREItalian cuisine is known for how tasty it is, and, more often than not, meat, cheese or fish are part of the deal. This is probably why many fall victims to the common misconception that our food tradition does not offer many options for vegetarians and vegans. However, Italy’s culinary heritage is incredibly diverse, with a wealth of plant-based d...
READ MOREThe story of Piazza 1909 Cucina Italiana begins in Milan, Italy, where Roberta Ruffini and executive chef Stefano Ceresoli first met. Stefano owned a bakery, pasta, and focaccia shop across from Roberta’s home. Though she was engaged at the time, meeting Stefano changed everything. In 1993, Roberta moved to San Diego to complete her master’s degree...
READ MOREIt wasn’t until 1861 that Italy became a united nation. It would be another 30 years before Pellegrino Artusi got people thinking about the country’s culinary identity. In 1891, Artusi published La scienza in cucina e l’arte di mangiar bene — Science in the Kitchen and the Art of Eating Well, a cookbook compiling 475 recipes from the diverse culina...
READ MOREEdie Gandy paid Marcelina’s Italian Restaurant, in southwest Ocala, a lofty compliment while dining there recently with Alan Henderson. “We’ve tried a number of local Italian restaurants and Marcelina’s is the closest we’ve found to real Italian food,” Gandy said. The couple has tasted local fare while traveling in Italy. Henderson had veal parmigi...
READ MORELike a good marinade, Casa Stellina has had time to let feedback from the Farmingdale community seep in. Michael Catania, general manager of the restaurant, located at 300 Main Street, said the response has been "great" from Dalers, as well as visitors. Casa Stellina Ristorante's menu features Naples-style dry pasta; house-made pasta; entrees wi...
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READ MOREAs every March 9th, today in the United States is National Meatball Day: in Italy, we don’t have this holiday, perhaps because here every day could be National Meatball Day! There’s no perfect recipe for meatballs: the most common ingredients include ground meat, egg, parmigiano reggiano cheese, milk, parsley, bread, and salt, but in the countless...
READ MOREBalestrate, a small town in Sicily, has become the Italian capital for mango production, and the island itself has turned into Europe’s primary garden for tropical fruits. This shift can be seen as a response to climate change, which, while challenging, has also created new opportunities. Sicily’s warm temperatures, once seen as a problem, have now...
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