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John Braga got his start in the restaurant industry working in high-end Italian eateries in New York and New Jersey. There, he cooked for famous folks, including Frank Sinatra, John Travolta, Brooke Shields, Robert De Niro and Al Pacino. But when he fell in love with Texas while visiting on vacation and subsequently moved here, he wanted to instead...

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Parkland is home to a hidden gem of an Italian restaurant, and word is just beginning to get out about Il Tartufo. The story of Il Tartufo (Italian for The Truffle) began on Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale 35 years ago. The original restaurant , which opened in 1990, was named one of the Top 450 restaurants in the United States (of any kind) Diarone Aw...

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Speck Alto Adige PGI experienced a robust performance in 2024, with certified production rising 12.8% and export sales accounting for 32.7% of total output. Germany, the United States, and France remained the primary export destinations, while in Italy, the premium smoked delicacy reinforced its position as one of the country’s top-exported cured m...

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Finding your favorite Italian restaurant in a city like New York is an extraordinary act—and once you have one, you must never let it go. Hold it tightly like the lapels of a wool coat when the wind whips down Sixth Avenue. Learn the names of the owners, the managers and the waitstaff. Greet them ebulliently, and if you can, in Italian. Try every d...

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A new Sicilian restaurant, Krispy Sicilian Foods, has officially opened in Mansfield, Connecticut, bringing authentic Italian flavors to the local community. The establishment is located at 650 Middle Turnpike, just a mile from the University of Connecticut campus and had a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 15. The owner, Kristin Pinkston,...

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When you walk into Passalinqua's new location at 3515 McClelland Ave., you're as likely to find the owners bickering as making Italian food. And sometimes they'll be doing both. "We chose Matt (Passalinqua)'s name for the restaurant because it sounded more Italian," said T.j. Abraham, who laughed about his own Lebanese heritage. "We didn't know if...

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Coffee is one of the world’s most cherished beverages, yet not many know it has a history that extends beyond its traditional role as a drink. While commonly associated with morning routines and sweet treats, coffee’s application in savory cooking is both diverse and fascinating: thanks to its flavor profile—marked by bitterness, acidity, and depth...

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According to the FDA, as of 2025, foodies in the U.S. waste an estimated 30%-40% of the total food supply (yikes). That also means that the water, energy, and labor required to produce this food gets wasted too. As an antidote to this unflattering statistic, the centuries-old Italian cooking philosophy of cucina povera can help households save mone...

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When it comes to fine dining in Westlake Village, there’s one place that consistently stands out among the rest: Bocaccio’s Restaurant. Nestled in the heart of the community, this charming Italian eatery has earned its reputation as a true hidden gem. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, looking for a casual night out, or simply craving a...

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If finding the next vibey night out is your Roman Empire, put the W Scottsdale Hotel back on your radar. The Old Town resort plans to debut Sexy Roman, a new Italian-inspired restaurant with a roving martini cart, this spring.The restaurant will replace the luxe, date-night-worthy Sushi Roku, which shuttered in July 2023 following a 15-year run. Se...

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