by Scott Reitz The Highland Park location of Patrizio's, which closed earlier this year after 25 years of service, reopened quietly in Uptown earlier this month. The restaurant will host a grand opening party Thursday, and then make an attempt to create 25 years of additional memories in the space that held Private Social before it held Ba...
READ MOREBy Katie Rife Attention synth heads, Fulci fanatics, and hipper-than-thou horror dorks: Italian soundtrack composer and Goblin contemporary Fabio Frizzi is playing his first-ever U.S. shows this fall. The Frizzi 2 Fulci Live tour (if you can call a series of two a "tour") will begin in Austin, where Frizzi will perform at the Cent...
READ MOREBy Teresa GubbinsDallas restaurateur Phil Romano, whose portfolio includes gourmet grocery Eatzi's and the Trinity Groves restaurant complex in West Dallas, knows his Italian-American. He not only conceived the Romano's Macaroni Grill chain, he imported a celebrated Italian restaurant to Dallas in 2004: New York's Il Mulino. But Il Mulino...
READ MOREby Catherine Downes Saint Rocco's New York Italian opens tonight in Trinity Groves. The restaurant, from Phil Romano and executive chef and co-owner Jay Valley, features Italian-inspired dishes. Both men are first generation Italian Americans and the menu and decor pay homage to their time spent in Italian American clubs growing up.  ...
READ MOREThe ICD General Membership meeting this Sunday, November 22 kicks off with a Thank-you Lunch for our Members consisting of pasta with meat sauce, salad, bread and dessert. Please contact Melissa at mlpartin1@yahoo.com to let us know if you are attending so we have enough food for all. We will be holding our new Board Member elections and nomin...
READ MOREAustin, TX - Representative Tan Parker announced the successful passage of House Concurrent Resolution 144 which designates June 2nd as Italian Heritage Day in Texas. The resolution was sponsored by Senator John Carona in the Texas Senate and was unanimously passed by both legislative bodies. The 2nd of June of each year is the anniversary of the...
READ MOREby Korri Kezar Over the next several months, some of Dallas' most well-known chefs and restaurateurs are opening a diverse set of new concepts. From antipasti to steamed ginger shrimp dumplings, the eateries are slated to appeal to a wide set of diners. Upscale Kansas City-style barbecue restaurant 18th & Vine plans to open at...
READ MOREOn the list of free agents available last summer, Marco Belinelli's name certainly didn't stand out. He spent six years bouncing around the league, was traded once for an on-his-last-legs Devean George and again for failed lottery pick Julian Wright. So when he signed a two-year deal with the San Antonio Spurs in July, it didn't grab much attentio...
READ MOREAt this year's Gala, we will spotlight the ITALIAN INFLUENCE ON MEDICINE by recognizing members of the medical community who are of Italian descent and whose personal and professional achievements exemplify character, leadership, community service, and the Italian spirit. Come and celebrate with us the following medical professionals that have bee...
READ MOREIf you're drinking coffee with the sole intent of staying awake, being productive or battling the Houston heat, Starbucks will do just fine. For all other days, seeking out small, independent shops is the best way to ensure a quality espresso. Soon there will be another local Italian café to satisfy your quality caffeine craving. Fellini C...
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