Grazie Italian Restaurant Opens in North Adams
By Tammy Danielsi David Moresi had a vision when he bought the Mulcare Block nearly two years ago: Restore his grandfather's tavern, the Mohawk, and open an Italian eatery. The Mohawk reopened last year, but the restaurant has taken a little longer and required just the right ingredient. Moresi found it in another North Adams...
Fettuccine by the fireside at Capo in South Boston
By Devra First Where to Capo, a South Boston Italian restaurant from the team behind Lincoln Tavern and Loco Taqueria. What for House-made pasta, pizza, and wood-fired fare from chef Tony Susi, who ran the dearly departed Sage. After stints in New York and the 'burbs, it's good to see him back in the city. The scene Two vast room...
LaStalla Restaurant owners, executive chef to open specialty Italian Market at the Promenade in Newtown Township
By Jeff Werner You know that free standing building at the recently opened Promenade on Sycamore Street? Soon it will be bustling with the sights and sounds of an authentic Italian Market courtesy of the owners and executive chef at La Stalla Restaurant. "We've had a very nice experience as an Italian restaurant in Newtown and we...
The Journey Begins: How we made up our minds and decided to buy a house in Le Marche
by Gabrielle Shubert When I first see the house it is about 7:30 on an August evening– that magical moment just before twilight when the heat finally gives up its grip on the day and the air and sky take on a tiny hint of color, beckoning the sunset. We've driven from Venice– about 5 hours, after flying overnight from New York. We'r...
From Ethnic to Multi-cultural Italian Media in the U.S.
The Inserra Chair in Italian and Italian American Studies is pleased to invite you to a panel on the historical and contemporary role of Italian media in the U.S. (Tuesday April 12, 2016 6:30-8:30). The program features visiting scholar Bénédicte Deschamps (University of Paris Diderot - Université Paris Sorbonne Cité), newspaper editor Maurita Card...
Sometimes you just need a little braciole in your Sunday sauce
braciole: (brah-chee-oh-luh) noun, plural braciolas: a flat piece of veal or beef rolled around a filling and baked in stock and wine. When it comes to Sunday sugu (slow-simmered tomato sauce), some add-ins are a must including meatballs, pork ribs, neck bones, Italian sausage and, last but not least, braciole. Read more ...
Coda Di Volpe Opening In July, Bringing Billy Lawless To Southport Corridor
Chicago restaurateurs Billy Lawless and Ryan O'Donnell are opening shop in the Southport Corridor in July with Coda di Volpe. The Southern Italian restaurant will open at 3335 N. Southport Ave. under the direction of executive chef Chris Thompson, known for his San Francisco eateries A16 and Spruce. "We want to bring a little sophisti...
‘Monoculture’ And Spumoni Ice Cream — Why You Need To Visit An Old Fashioned Italian Restaurant
My first culinary memory, the first time I realized that food could be deeply meaningful, is coming home from 3rd grade to find my dad making pasta from scratch in the kitchen. He was laughing and singing and there was fettuccine hanging everywhere. In the deepest recesses of my memory, I can envision seeing an after school special around...
What Not To Order When Eating In Italy
For many travelers, myself included, the highlight of a trip to Italy is often the cuisine. We daydream of the food we will eat, each season bringing it's own bounty of delectable dishes. Travelers, particularly first time visitors, should note that Italian cuisine is very regional and seasonal, so depending on the time of year of your trip and the...
Italian Festival coming to Annapolis
The 3rd annual Annapolis Italian Festival will begin Saturday., June 25th at 11:00 am and run through 8:00 pm and continue on Sunday., June 26th from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. The event is held at the Knights of Columbus at 2590 Solomons Island Road in Edgewater–well really on the Annapolis side of the bridge! It's a celebration of Mother Cabrin...
The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles (IAMLA) to open August 14th, 2016 with permament exhibition exploring the contributions of Italian Americans in multiethnic Southern California
With a permanent exhibit dedicated to the history and contributions of Italian Americans in multiethnic Southern California, the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles will celebrate its public opening on Sunday, AUGUST 14th, 2016 at 10 am. The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles, part of El Pueblo of Los Angeles Historical Monument, the bi...
Bread & Butter Concepts drops plans for Italian restaurant in Westwood
Locally owned Bread & Butter Concepts had planned to open G. Berto Cucina in Westwood's Woodside Village in late 2015. But delays pushed back the opening, and now the company says it is moving on. In a statement, founder Alan Gaylin said: "I am passionate about bringing a modern Italian restaurant to the community. However, the timing...