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Dino’s Italian Bistro is located at 1900 Memorial Hwy., Shavertown, PA. From the moment you enter the door, Dino’s staff greets you at their counter which highlights their plethora of pizza and Italian cuisine offerings. Their open floor plan allows for many comfortable seating options, with an aroma of freshly made pizza to compliment the experien...

Three of South Baltimore’s newest restaurants–Limoncello Pizzeria, THB Bagelry + Deli, and Facci–have at least one thing in common: The owners all hail from Monte di Procida. This small town outside Naples, Italy not only has a presence in South Baltimore, it has a huge influence on the Italian restaurant industry across Maryland. Monte di Procida...

Altamarea Group, the restaurant operator behind Osteria Morini in Navy Yard, is opening Cucina Morini at 910 4th Street, Northwest in D.C.’s Mount Vernon Square neighborhood. Osteria Morini, one of the first restaurants to stake a claim to Navy Yard more than 10 years ago, focuses on Northern Italian cuisine. Cucina Morini will focus more on South...

Beloved Neapolitan-style pizzeria 2 Amys has  a new sister restaurant: Bar Del Monte opens Friday, March 8, in Mount Pleasant. While there are a couple pizzas, the focus here is more on simple plates with great, seasonal ingredients. “We have fried things, salad-y things, anchovy things, some little sausages,” says 2 Amys owner Peter Pastan, whose...

National Meatball Day is just around the corner, and the Greater Philadelphia region is ready to celebrate this Italian cuisine classic in a big way! On Saturday, March 9th, popular restaurants and bars across the region are serving up special deals, exclusive dishes, and unique versions of your favorite meatballs. National Meatball Day is a deligh...

Facci, an Italian restaurant with locations in Maple Lawn and Ellicott City, is opening a third location at the 414 Light St. tower in Inner Harbor/Otterbein. Facci takes over a 4,500 sq. ft. space vacated by vegan restaurants Double Zero and Liora. Facci was started 14 years ago by Luigi Palma-Esposito (Gino Palma), who is a native of Monte di Pro...

Jason Grant noticed an older, distinguished-looking man having dinner at a restaurant in Il Borro, Italy. Grant asked the maître d’ to pass along a message that he wanted to say hello to the man — Ferruccio Ferragamo of the luxury Italian footwear brand family. A few minutes later, Grant and Ferragamo met. The next day, Ferragamo gave Grant a priva...

For 20 years, Bellissimo Restaurant has been serving delicious Italian food to the residents of Fairfax City. "We are a small, cozy, neighborhood restaurant that strives to be a place where people can come, relax and enjoy scrumptious food in a beautiful setting," said Mary Killay Lavayen, who owns the restaurant with her husband Omar and their thr...

This semester’s Taste of Italy event exhibited the diverse range of Italy’s different flavors and colors, featuring delicacies from each region of the Mediterranean nation. The event, held in the Stern Center was open to both students and alumni. Of Italy’s 20 regions, 19 were represented at the event by a regional food item, its flag, and a short...

What’s the secret ingredient to staying in business for over 10 years? The chef at Little Sicily may just have the recipe for success as the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate over 10 years of service to the Raleigh County community. Little Sicily opened its doors in 2014 with co-owner Karim Masou...

It’s a New Jersey classic: pizzeria in the front, sit-down restaurant in the back. The formula is nothing new, yet the niche style of restaurant always seems to impress me. This is increasingly true for Russillo in West Caldwell, NJ, where hospitality meets red sauce classics to create a casual yet impactful dining experience. Whether you’re lookin...

Specializing in homemade fresh pasta, a wood-fired oven and wine dinners and tastings, Dolce Vita Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar has been the go-to place in Fairfax City to find authentic Italian cuisine for 35 years. "We have long establish relationships with our neighbors and guests," said owner Cyrus Colman. "We are always innovating and coming w...