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A popular Bucks County Italian market and pizzeria will open a new event venue to host weddings, workshops and more. Mercatino Italiano and Giovanni’s Pizza, located at the Trainer’s Corner shopping center in the 200 block North West End Boulevard in Richland Township, will open Insieme Event Venue at the shopping center this year, owners Kristin a...

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Italy is one of the world’s most beloved countries. Everyone knows or wants to visit Rome, Florence, Tuscany, Venice, Milan, and the Amalfi Coast. And with so many visitors, some Italian cities, like Venice, are taking measures to control tourism. But rather than mount one of the unfortunate “Tourist Go Home” campaigns racking countries from Spain...

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Raw, next question.  It’s been a saucy controversy that has gotten Italian American cooks hot under the collar for generations: should you fry your meatballs, or cook ‘em right in the sauce?  The home chef and social media personality Antoinette Gangi, known to her legion of followers as “Antoinette’s Italian Kitchen,” cooked her way into viral fam...

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The University of South Florida joined over 50 universities across the U.S. — and more than 100 countries around the world — for the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World on Nov. 20. The event attracted delegates from the Consulate General of Italy in Miami to the Tampa campus for the first time.   “The event marked the beginning of a very fruitful...

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Today, we Italians are led to believe that street food is a trend imported from America, where food trucks transformed into traveling kitchens or small carts selling hot dogs are a fundamental part of the U.S. dining scene, becoming a quintessential element of urban landscapes. In reality, eating pre-cooked food on the streets was the norm in Itali...

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One of the best Italian seafood restaurants in New York City, Marea, opened January 16, 2025, in a sleek Beverly Hills space along Camden Drive, where stalwarts Mr. Chow, Cipriani, and Gravitas already serve a well-heeled dining crowd. Marea first opened on Columbus Circle in May 2009, a jolt to the wallet amid the impacts of the 2008 financial cri...

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Eataly, the renowned Italian food market and dining concept, is celebrating its 18th anniversary and marking a major milestone in its global expansion. Known for offering an authentic Italian culinary experience, Eataly has opened new locations at major U.S. airports, bringing its iconic offerings to international travelers. This expansion signifie...

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Italian-American restaurant Cousin Louie's is slated to open Feb. 3 in the Belterra Village Shopping Center in Austin (TX), according to a news release. Cousin Louie’s will offer a taste of Tony and Louis Ciola’s family recipes. Louis Ciola, Tony Ciola’s cousin, is a third-generation chef and has curated the menu to feature his favorite family reci...

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Enzo Tribo, the founder of Enzo’s and CarmelCorn, died leaving a lasting legacy in the Chicago Heights community. Known for his Italian beef and caramel corn, Tribo’s business was a staple in the city and one of the last remaining landmarks in its once-vibrant downtown before closing last year. His death was announced Sunday on the store’s Facebook...

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Krispy Sicilian Foods opened at 650 Middle Turnpike (Route 44) on Thursday, Jan. 9. The restaurant is about a mile away from UConn near the Route 195 intersection. Owner Kristin Pinkston created the cozy restaurant with an extensive menu of authentic Italian dishes made with fresh ingredients and traditional recipes. "We take pride in serving delic...

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