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Italian pasta manufacturer Il Pastaio will open its first manufacturing facility in North America in Pennsylvania. The company will construct a 71,300-sq.-ft. facility at the Great Stream Commons business park in Gregg Township. This investment will expand the company’s manufacturing capabilities along with its presence in the United States. Il Pas...

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Brother and sister team Luigi and Danielle Terraglia, under the guidance of their father Luigi, are bringing a little taste of their home-cooked Italian food to Martinsville. The family-owned and operated Luigi's Deli and Italian market recently opened at 1990 Washington Valley Road in the Martinsville section of Bridgewater. The Terraglia family...

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Arelis Italian Ristorante Pizzeria & Grill, offering made-to-order Italian and American dishes including pizza, calzones, burgers and cheesesteaks, held its last day of business at 1798 Broadway in Salisbury Township on Dec. 31. The restaurant has then reopened under a different name, Casa Di Italia, and at a new location, 6616 Ruppsville Road in U...

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In the 2025 "Best Diets Overall" ranking by U.S. News & World Report, the Mediterranean diet once again claims the top spot. It was praised for its health benefits, ease of adherence, and its positive impact on longevity and disease prevention. Experts highlighted its focus on whole foods, healthy fats, and the balance it provides for both physical...

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Sweetheart Corner, at the intersection of Route 11 and Taft Road in North Syracuse, is arguably one of the most iconic intersections in the greater Syracuse area. Yet one of the restaurants at that corner seems to be easily forgotten. It doesn’t help that for two years rumors circulated of the restaurant closing to be replaced by a Chick-Fil-A, or...

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In search of a big bowl of pasta like Nonna used to make? A plate of veal saltimboccacca? A warm Italian smile on a cold day? We hear you. And we’ve pulled together a list of spots where you can get one or more of the above. Some of these eateries have been around for decades. Others are newer on the scene. In either case, they serve us well as the...

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Carbonara Trattoria, the cherished Italian restaurant in Dunwoody Village, has been awarded the 2024 Best of Georgia Award, a recognition underscoring the strong bond the restaurant has cultivated with its loyal patrons. Based on customer votes through Gbj.com, this award is a validation of Carbonara Trattoria’s commitment to quality, community, an...

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If you want to experience and learn about the Italian region of Umbria, take a sip and turn the page. We did. We had the pleasure of attending a unique book launch for Tiny Tales of Umbria: Madrevite's Storybook.  This original project, written by the author and illustrator, Marisa Finetti, Decanter magazine contributor, in conjunction with Nicola...

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Southern Italy, particularly the regions of Puglia and Sicily, is grappling with a mounting agricultural crisis. Recurring droughts, rising temperatures, and diseases such as xylella fastidiosa have ravaged traditional crops like olives, grapes, and citrus fruits. The situation has reached such extremes that cities like Agrigento — which is this ye...

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There is a great deal of things in America that are awesome…and most of those awesome things come from Chicago. Finding out a lot of the iconic candies like Lemonheads, Nerds, Laffy Taffy, and Jelly Belly to name a few, have their roots right here in Chicago. That sample batch of candies come the Ferrara Candy Company – whose called Chicago home si...

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