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Picture this – you're enjoying a night out with friends sipping on a glass of Schiava wine from northeast Italy and eating house-made pasta in a cozy neighborhood restaurant. You might think this scenario can only play out while on a Mediterranean vacation, but you can also experience here in the Northwest. Lioness is the latest offering from renow...

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Balsamic vinegar, a condiment cherished for its unique flavor profile, finds its origins in the heart of Italy. This revered ingredient, known for its sweet, tart, and subtly woody notes, has long been a staple in culinary traditions. At the heart of its creation is the simple grape, transformed through age-old processes into the balsamic vinegar....

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It’s always handy to have a restaurant next door. Lexie’s Bistro, an Italian-American spot, is planned to open in May at the Ilumina on Raiders Way community in west Henderson. The restaurant draws on some serious professional provenance, with executive chef David Jones formerly of Jean-Georges Steakhouse at Aria and Prime Steakhouse at Bellagio, a...

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Encouraging indicators of revival and stabilization mark the current state of affairs in the Bresaola della Valtellina PGI sector. Following a challenging 2023, the industry appears poised for a favorable turnaround. Production of the renowned cured meat from Lombardy surged by +9.44% during the initial two months of 2024 compared to the correspond...

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A two-story Italian restaurant will be opening soon on St. Armands Circle. Called 15 South by Napulè, the eatery is owned by restaurateur Alessandro Di Ferdinando, who also owns Napulè on Tamiami Trail near Gulf Gate and used to own Made in Italy of Venice. A grand opening at the St. Armands eatery is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Saturday, April 27, whil...

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Martha and I took a little stroll over to a place called Biscotto a few days ago for gelato. Biscotto is a bar in the town of Aulla that serves coffee, wine and other booze, breakfast pastries, home-made gelato, and more. And there in the front row of the freezer we found a tray of gelato labeled “Sapori di Sardegna — ricotta, miele, and mirto. Tha...

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The owner of Landini's Pizza has taken over the space previously occupied by Iron Pig Alehouse in San Diego's Pacific Beach for the opening of a new concept named Slowly Bar & Restaurant. Florence-native Leo Landini started his San Diego culinary career in 2005 as the general manager of what was then the oldest Italian restaurant in the Gaslamp, th...

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Italian cuisine is renowned for its rich culinary heritage and delectable flavors, but beyond the familiar classics lies a world of unusual delicacies waiting to be discovered. In this culinary exploration, we uncover fifteen weird Italian delicacies that may surprise even the most adventurous food enthusiasts. From obscure regional specialties to...

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It’s been on W46th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues for almost a century — long before the phrase “Restaurant Row” had ever been invented — and even today, Barbetta stands as a timeless testament to culinary excellence and enduring tradition. The iconic restaurant was established in 1906 on W39th Street by Sebastian Maioglio, who hailed from Fubi...

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Planning a trip to Italy? You might be wondering: What’s the difference between an osteria and a trattoria? What about an enoteca? And does ristorante just mean restaurant? As you travel around the country, you’ll discover many different types of dining establishments, and the distinctions between them aren’t always clear. Now that I’ve been living...

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