Leo’s Grandevous Italian Restaurant, located on the corner of 2nd and Grand Streets, has been at the heart of Hoboken for 85 years. With a history as rich and enchanting as the Italian food served every day, this mainstay attracts hundreds of people each year and has stood the test of time. Leo’s is Hoboken’s oldest, family-owned restaurant and has...
READ MOREDuring my junior year of college, I studied abroad in Siena, Italy. The apartment I shared with my roommate was located on the floor above a restaurant. While two college students on a budget certainly weren't eating out at restaurants every night, we didn't have to go far when we dined out. The first time we ventured downstairs for dinner, I remem...
READ MOREGioia, an Italian restaurant, market, gelateria and rooftop space located at 150 Wooster Street, New Haven , will launch “The Red Sauce Joint by Gioia” in its rooftop dining and bar space. Running from January 31 – April 27, the fully-enclosed and heated space will be transformed into an inviting, nostalgic space inspired by classic and beloved It...
READ MOREPhiladelphia is a city known for its amazing food scene ranging from high-end eateries to blue-collar cheesesteaks. However, did you know the area is also the birthplace of stromboli? That’s right, Romano’s Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant, which is located just south of the city, is the birthplace of this iconic Italian food dish. Romano’s began op...
READ MOREAn uber-buzzy Italian restaurant is coming to North Dallas: Called The Sicilian Butcher, it's a modern casual restaurant serving craft meatballs, five-foot charcuterie platters, and house-made pasta, and it will open a location near Addison at 5225 Belt Line Rd. #240, in a space previously occupied by Sushi Axiom. According to a spokesperson, the r...
READ MOREThe export of Italian gelato has reached an all-time high, with over 100 million kilos of gelato sold worldwide in 2024. This represents a significant milestone in the sector, as Italian gelato continues to conquer international markets. Gelato exports are experiencing steady growth, with more than 40% of Italian-made gelato now enjoyed abroad. Ita...
READ MOREThe location that once housed restaurants like NOLA Brunch & Beignets and The Cookhouse before it, will soon be getting a new concept, complete with a late-night menu and a bar program. Primo's, the new tenant at 720 E. Mistletoe Ave., is an Italian eatery headed to Tobin Hill from the folks who helped bring Ida Claire to San Antonio. Primo's is th...
READ MOREMauro Lusardi jokes about writing a book titled “Fifty Years Behind Bars” - a witty nod to his decades in the restaurant business alongside his brother Luigi. The two co-founders of the Lusardi restaurant empire have spent nearly half a century crafting a culinary legacy that spans generations. It all started with a leap of faith from Parma, Italy...
READ MORESome foodies sneer at the mere thought of eating it, but gas station food is on the rise. Seriously, have these people never heard of Buc-Ees legendary brisket or any of the other amazing road trip snacks available at gas stations coast to coast? Even those who turn up their nose at domestic gas station cuisine, however, are sure to find a good wor...
READ MORESt. Louis isn't the first city that comes to mind when one thinks of regional cuisines. However, the Gateway to the West does have one dish that puts it on the culinary map: toasted ravioli. Don't be fooled by its name, though, this dish isn't toasted, it's deep-fried. It's usually made by breading stuffed ravioli (the stuffing depends on your tast...
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