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If you know only one thing about Italian culture, it’s probably that food is woven into every aspect of daily life. If you know two things, it might be the fact that food and wine go hand-in-hand. An Italian meal isn’t complete without wine, whether it’s a simple table wine or a nuanced Barolo. In my family, even young children enjoy a taste with t...

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Tao Group Hospitality has left its luxurious stamp on too many concepts to count. The Tao touch is evident in all the little details: lush decor; intimate, if not outright sexy atmosphere; the unspoken expectation that you’re here to dine, but in a few hours you’ll be ready to dance. Beauty & Essex, Lavo, Stanton Social Prime—they all have those de...

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Sometimes a sandwich is just a sandwich. And sometimes, it’s so much more. That’s how it’s worked out for Lisa Greenleaf and her son Jack Greenleaf, who recently opened their specialty Italian sandwich business Lunch Uptown at Broadway and Zimpel streets, right next door to the long-time college hang-out The Boot. Last year the duo started with pop...

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Ristorante Milano, which has charmed diners for four decades in San Francisco’s Nob Hill neighborhood, will close permanently. Ristorante Milano’s final day at 1448 Pacific Ave. is March 31, owner Aldo Blasi announced. At 73 years old and after decades working in the restaurant industry, he is retiring, as first reported by the newsletter Tablehopp...

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Donna Mare Italian Chophouse, a newly reimagined dining destination adjacent to the historic Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club on Miami Beach, is now open. Led by renowned Executive Chef Luigi Iannuario, the restaurant celebrates the artistry of Italian gastronomy with an in-house sfoglina, a master pasta-maker whose craft is seasoned with generations of...

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Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel site, recently released its Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Destination Awards based on millions of reviews from travelers worldwide over the past 12 months. This year they added a new category: The Best Food Destinations and Rome is top of the list. According to Tripadvisor, the city's piazzas, open-air m...

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It all began with a brief notice headlined “Venetian Restaurant” on Page 5 of The Torrington Register on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 1925. “The Venetian restaurant, Italian-American cuisine, was opened today at 52 East Main Street by Charles Giampaolo. The most delicious of Italian foods will be served. Regular meals are announced for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and...

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A well-known Southern Tier dining scene name introduces something new on Market Street in Corning. Giuseppe's Italian Eatery will open on Tuesday, February 11th, following several months of renovations. The new eatery replaces the former Cuigini Italian Market and Cafe, which served the community for eight years. Giuseppe's manager Allie Kandaouras...

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Deer Park may not strike most Cincinnatians as a culinary hot spot, but the northeastern suburb is home to a handful of eateries serving well-executed international cuisine. Case in point: Il Gusto Pizza and Pasta, where owner Doni Dervisholli serves up wildly good pizza and Italian dishes. First, the pizzas are New York–style pies that earned Il G...

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Italy's landscape is rich with variety, which translates to an abundance of diversity in the culinary sphere. While certain Italian dishes are ubiquitous around the world, there's still a strong sense of regional cuisines. And you may know that you love Italian food, but do you know which region specializes in your favorite dishes? As it turns out,...

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