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The Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island board was proudly featured as guests of honor at the 98th annual San Gennaro Feast in New York City’s Little Italy. Executive Director Chris Vaccaro and Operations Director Lou Bernardi were joined by board members Matt Drucker and Nick Luisi at the “Feast of All Feasts.” They waved to hundreds o...

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Fernando Di Leo is getting a retrospective screening of his most notable films at the Metrograph in New York City. The late Italian filmmaker is known for his kenetic crime and poliziotteschi (police procedural) films, has been repeatedly hailed by modern pulp master Quentin Tarantino as a major influencer on not only his style, but also in inspiri...

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Neighborhood Eats takes you to the Little Italy of the Bronx for a taste of mozzarella that's considered the best in the city. The owners of Casa Della Mozzarella are used to customers lining up around the block. "We are on Arthur Avenue in the Little Italy of the Bronx and we are at my store, Casa Della Mozzarella, and we are making fresh homemade...

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Last week I celebrated pasta — though not just any pasta. Together with a select group of guests, we celebrated 100 years since the first production of Rustichella d’Abruzzo pasta. Italian American food has not been my choice for a while, but after this night, this food, this wine, and this pasta, my 25% Italian DNA has come back to life! My good f...

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New York City is not known for its cheap eats, though it is possible to find a few budget-friendly options. If you are craving a bowl of delicious, cheesy pasta at an affordable price in the big city, look no further. There is a restaurant called Pasta de Pasta that offers a generous serving of fettuccine Alfredo from a cheese wheel for under $10....

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Bar Enzo, a speakeasy inspired by the Italian American upbringing of owner Joe Schinco, officially opened in Long Island City on Thursday, Sept. 5, following an exclusive pre-opening event the previous evening. Located at 10-15 43rd Ave., the intimate venue is hidden above the Greats of Craft bar and restaurant and can be accessed through a side en...

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In 1890, a Select Committee of Congressmen decided to replace Castle Garden, an immigration depot run by the State of New York, with a federally managed facility. Liberty Island, with its beloved Statue, seemed the perfect place for it. Why, then, was the depot put on Ellis Island instead? In the 1880s, Italian immigration to the US grew rapidly, a...

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When Briscola Trattoria opens in Crown Heights on Friday, there will be meatballs on the menu. But instead of appearing on top of spaghetti, they will be inside of baked rice. The dish in question is called bomba di Silvia, a stout mountain of tomato-suffused carnaroli encasing a center of mini meatballs and peas to be discovered at the table, with...

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When: Thu, Oct 17, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Where: Hall des Lumières, 49 Chambers St, New York, NY, 10007 - More info here You’ve seen Food Network's “Ciao House” starring Chefs Alex Guarnaschelli and Gabriele Bertaccini. Now, they want to bring the magic to you in Lower Manhattan. For one enchanting evening, the Hall des Lumières will transform into a vi...

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Along a townhouse-lined street on Manhattan’s Upper East Side is the recently opened Amarena, an Italian dining concept from chef Julian Medina and restaurateur Louis Skibar, the partners behind Mexican hotspots Toloache and El Fish Marisqueria. Named after the classic Italian cherry, Amarena encapsulates Italy’s vibrancy and timelessness, blending...

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