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Larry Olmo left his successful corporate career to cultivate a life of wine and cheese. At the same time his sons opened a successful landscaping and construction business, Larry opened an Italian market, The Olmo Brothers Nursery and Farm. This isn’t like any Italian market you have been to unless you've been to Italy. As soon as they arrive at 17...

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Traditional Roman pasta dishes, but also saltimbocca, supplì. And pizza. From pizza al taglio to pizza bianca, from pinsa to pizza e fichi to pizza alla pala. And again, maritozzo or ice cream, abbacchio a scottadito and artichoke dishes, Roman style or alla Giudia. Tomatoes with rice, coda alla vaccinara and Roman tripe. The typical dishes in the...

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Brody’s Italian, 10810 N. Tatum Blvd. in Phoenix, is announcing its rebranding from Nick’s Italian, and is now under new owner, Jason Brody. Guided by a profound dedication to excellent hospitality cultivated since his early days in the industry, Mr. Brody is poised to elevate the dining experience for all patrons while preserving the cherished ele...

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For decades, Tomaso Maggiore made authentic Italian food that people loved in the Valley. He passed away in 2021. Just a few months after his death, his daughter, Melissa Maggiore Meyer, opened a new restaurant in Scottsdale. Now, she’s celebrating the restaurant's 3rd anniversary, and Tomaso Maggiore’s legacy lives on. "When you enter the room, I...

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Picone is an Italian restaurant that just so happens to serve what some of its customers call “the best burger in Denton.” The chef-based concept aims to be affordable and accessible. The lasagna is thoughtfully plated and is as aesthetically pleasing as it is delicious. It’s also cheekily listed on the menu as “The Garfield.”The parts of Picone th...

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In 2023, groundwork was laid for Grana Padano PDO’s export volumes to outstrip domestic sales this year. Already, foreign consumer turnover has surpassed its Italian counterpart, reaching nearly €1.95 billion compared to Italy’s €1.65 billion. Renato Zaghini, President of the Grana Padano PDO Protection Consortium, underscored this during the lates...

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“The most vivid memory of my childhood was watching my grandmother prepare bread. She would knead the dough twice a week using ancient flours and would personally oversee the leavening process,” Maria Grazia Di Lauro, owner of Masseria Potenti, tells me.  “Once kneaded, the dough was placed under wool blankets to rise, and throughout the night, my...

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It’s almost impossible to visit Italy and to not be tempted, at least once, by a cream-filled or sugar-coated cornetto. It’s a staple of the light, quick, and inexpensive Italian breakfast, and it pairs perfectly with a cappuccino or an espresso. From pistachio to Nutella, to honey and apricot jam, there’s a cornetto to fit just about everyone’s ta...

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I don’t know how many of you buy wine specifically to drink with food, but the Italians do and we could learn a few lessons from them. If you taste wines such as soave and pinot grigio on their own, you might think they’re a bit bland and boring, but sip a glass with a plate of antipasti or spaghetti carbonara, say, and they spring into life. Itali...

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The outsider might find Bari’s mercato di pesce (fish market) quite striking. Along the city’s Lungomare, near the historic Teatro Margherita, lies the Molo San Nicola, a pier surrounded by modest-sized, brightly colored fishing boats. There’s nothing pristine or upscale about it—which is precisely the charm—but it’s here that you can find some of...

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