Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa is used to garnering awards. The destination has taken home a coveted AAA Four Diamond Designation. It's been named one of the most romantic getaways in Ohio by U.S. News & World Report. OpenTable says it's one of the best spots for brunch in America. Its wines win honors. Tripadvisor handed the site a Travelers' Choic...

With three billion pizzas being sold each year, it is no secret that Americans have an affinity for pizza. Across the country, many often attribute the best pizza to New York’s thin crust, Detroit’s rectangular pan or Chicago’s deep dish. However, when friends debate which state has the best pizza, I am often met with bewilderment as I defend my ho...

There are, as I’ve said before, essentially 2 kinds of sandwiches. One type of sandwich is filling-focused, a specific ingredient or combination of ingredients enclosed in bread–a BLT, for example, or pulled pork, or chicken salad. You can argue over which is the correct bread for such a sandwich, but a tuna melt is a tuna melt whether it’s served...

Italian food is, for many, the best ethnic food on the planet. In addition to being satisfying and comforting, it’s associated with family, tradition and fellowship. And odds are you’re planning an Italian meal as part of your Las Vegas experience. If so, there’s a new player in town, courtesy of Tao Group, which is redefining the dining experience...

The organic agriculture sector in Italy has been experiencing impressive growth, with a notable increase in organic product sales through farmers' markets. The sales of organic products reached a new record in 2024, totaling 6.5 billion euros. This growth highlights a rising demand among Italian consumers for healthy, sustainable food options, dri...

The wait is finally over — Iozzo’s on Jefferson has opened its doors for the Franklin community. The new Italian restaurant is located at 351 E. Jefferson Street next to the railroad tracks and across from Hoosier Cupboard Ice Cream and Candy. The staff welcomed the community in for dinner Monday, after a soft open over the weekend. The opening wa...

Italian chef and entrepreneur Enzo Rosano’s sixth Bay Area restaurant is in the works. His next one, Locanda Ischia — all of the names are followed by a destination — will be located in San Jose’s Willow Glen district, on the Lincoln Avenue restaurant row. Ischia, named for the island off Naples, will take over the space that Vin Santo occupied for...

It's no surprise that, in most countries, traditional national cuisine is the most popular, according to a 2024 report by Statista. But Italian food isn't just top-rated in Italy—it ranks as the second-most popular cuisine in Germany and France and takes the bronze spot in the U.K., Mexico, and India as well. Of course, it's also among Americans' f...

With crisp white tablecloths, attentive service and comforting dishes, Antonio’s Italian Bistro offers old-school Italian-American hospitality in downtown Darien. The bistro celebrated its first birthday in November. Owner Antonio Sandolo, a product of the restaurant business in Stamford (his father owned and operated John the Baker), has strong op...

San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter has welcomed a new addition to its dining scene with the opening of Romanissimo Cucina Italiana, a restaurant specializing in authentic Roman cuisine. The new concept replaces Saltwater Seafood & Steak, which closed earlier this year after nearly five years in business.Romanissimo comes from Vincenzo Loverso and Alessand...