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If there is one eatery in Parsippany that can be said to have a dual personality, and I mean that in only the best of ways, it is Vitale’s Trattoria and Italian Deli.  This fantastic little restaurant/deli and sub shop, that has been around since 1983, offers a wide variety of some of the best Italian deli, hot and cold sandwiches, salads, pasta di...

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This month on Italics Dean Anthony Tamburri speaks with Berardo Paradiso and Ilaria Costa, president and executive director, respectively, of the Italian American Committee on Education (IACE). IACE is a New York-based nonprofit organization founded in 1975 by Angelo Gimondo to promote the study of the Italian language and culture within the tri-st...

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A Jersey City pizzeria owner said he’s making sure he gives back to the community on National Pizza Day. Pizzerias across the country will be joining forces to feed the hungry and fight against food insecurity through the Pizza Across America campaign on Tuesday — National Pizza Day. “Sure, small businesses like pizzerias are having a tough year, b...

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The UNICO Chapter of Kenilworth recently organized a coat drive to collect new and used coats in good condition, hats, scarves, and gloves for people in need this winter season. Laura Morana the Chapter President partnered with an organization in Newark that expressed a necessity for these items to help those less fortunate. The coat drive was held...

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As the COVID-19 pandemic nears its dubious one-year anniversary in New Jersey, a Garden State pizzeria is honoring frontline workers in the most Jersey way possible — with pizza. Villa Roma Pizzeria & Grill in Clifton is offering a 25% discount for healthcare workers, EMTs, paramedics, firefighters and police for the month of February to thank them...

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New Jersey isn’t naive to good Italian food. From pizza to pasta to antipasti and more, those who grew up in the Garden State likely consumed more tomatoes, basil, garlic, and mozzarella than those who grew up outside of the tri-state area. It’s no surprise that there are so many delicious Italian bakeries, delis, pizza places, and bistros in Hobok...

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One of New York City’s most beloved Italian restaurants is taking a quick trip to the Jersey Shore. Patsy’s Italian Restaurant, a Theater District staple since 1944, will launch a pop-up at Asbury Park’s historic Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel starting Feb. 5, the restaurant announced on Facebook. Reservations for the pop-up can be made on Resy.com or b...

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According to their website, Bruno’s considers itself to be an unassuming, old-fashioned, Italian neighborhood gathering place, without pretension, or misplaced aspiration. It is certainly that, and much more. Considering the enormous amount of competition here in New Jersey It is hard to stand out as an exceptional Italian restaurant. Bruno’s Itali...

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Livoti's Old World Market, a specialty Italian grocer, is slated to replace Freehold's Top Tomato on Route 537. Established in May 2010 with its first brick-and-mortar storefront in Aberdeen, Livoti's Old World Market has since expanded to include locations in Marlboro in 2014 and Middletown in 2017. The grocer touts fine produce, meat, grocery, d...

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For three decades, Larry and Renee Anderson have been building a life and a successful restaurant together. The couple married in May 1990 and in January 1991 opened Bocca Grande Italian Steakhouse at 4490 Erie Ave. NW. The restaurant's 30th birthday was Thursday. "Our entire married life, all we've ever known is this lifestyle," Renee, 58, said ab...

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