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Despite persistent geopolitical uncertainty, Cerved’s latest Industry Forecast suggests that Italian businesses are poised for a revenue rebound in the next two years. Real revenues are expected to grow by 1.2% in 2025 and 1.4% in 2026, marking a cumulative 1.7% rise compared to 2023. This recovery is attributed to a revival in exports and domestic...

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Giovanni's Italian Ristorante is now open in Sauk Rapids, adding a new Italian restaurant option to the area. The business is located in the former El Loro Mexican Restaurant location at 15 N. Benton Dr. and opened its doors on Sunday, according to a Facebook post from the restaurant. Giovanni's serves a traditional Italian menu, with pastas, beef...

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Maria Luisa, daughter of the King of Austria, married Napoleon Bonaparte in 1803 and became the Duchessa di Parma. Among other delightful qualities attributed to her, was her good nature and her joy in feasting and socializing, a tradition that still prevails in this pretty, dignified town. Parmagianni revere her memory, and so it was no surprise t...

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Dave Keen admits he is not the most likely owner of Italian restaurants, but he is excited about the opportunity to serve the Troy area with the opening of Troni Brothers Bella Bistro, where local residents will be able to enjoy sit down meals, a quick lunch, carry-out or delivery. “My family is German. I am the only one born in the United States,”...

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There’s an unusual atmosphere in New York over the past two months. Between the arrest of Luigi Mangione, yet another school shooting in Wisconsin, and the looming Trump tariffs, the holiday spirit feels somewhat subdued this year. Helping to lift spirits was The Los Angeles Times, which highlighted Gustiamo in its “Tasting Notes” column, describin...

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Italians have many names for restaurants. There’s the straightforward ristorante, typically the most formal, elegant style of dining establishments. There is the osteria, which is traditionally more like a wine bar or tavern. And then there are the trattorias — family-run restaurants featuring home-style, no-frills comfort food with a distinct focu...

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Tampa Bay’s acclaimed Chef Chris Ponte is gearing up to unveil OLIVIA, a chic modern Italian restaurant, set to welcome diners on January 21st. Nestled on the ground floor of the stunning Ascent tower, located at 225 1st Avenue North, this dining destination spans an impressive 5,550 square feet and promises to bring a slice of Italy to downtown St...

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Capriotti's Sandwich Shop will open on North Harrison Street in the Princeton Shopping Center on Tuesday, Jan. 21, the company said in a news release. The shop will introduce Garden State residents to the chain’s famous sandwiches, including its signature slow-roasted turkey subs. Franchisee Jimit Dharia and his wife Urvi Jatania will own and opera...

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Pizza aficionados and aspiring chefs in Miami can now learn the art of authentic Italian pizza-making without leaving the Magic City. Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli, the prestigious Venice-based pizza academy, opens its first Miami campus (and very first East Coast location) at 4421 NW Seventh Ave. on Monday, January 20. The new school aims to train loc...

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Penn Quarter’s family-style favorite Carmine’s continues to capitalize on its cavernous size and blocks-away proximity to the presidential swearing-in ceremony by welcoming the masses inside on Monday, January 20. Every four years, a moving blob of pedestrians make their way down 7th Street NW to catch a glimpse of the pomp and circumstance around...

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