An Italian restaurant is offering a free bottle of wine to customers who relinquish their mobile phones during meals. Angelo Lella, the owner of Al Condominio, a restaurant that opened in the northern city of Verona in March, said the aim was to encourage diners chat to each other instead of constantly glancing at their phones. “We wanted to open...
READ MOREFollowing a private soft opening this past weekend, L’Incontro Italian Bar & Cafe will officially open its doors to the public at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17 at 2315 N. Murray Ave. Located less than two blocks from the Oriental Theatre, the restaurant is a natural pick for evening dining during the remainder of the Milwaukee Film Festival. The re...
READ MORECalabria, Italy, is renowned for its beautiful beaches, stunning mountains, colorful hillside villages, and unquestionably—its exceptional regional cuisine. I was fortunate enough to be born in Calabria, the beautiful Southern region of Italy, which is separated from Sicily only by the undulating waters of the Strait of Messina. Calabria is the las...
READ MOREBest known for his thundering tenor voice, inimitable stage presence, and jubilant personality, the great Italian opera singer Luciano Pavarotti also had a lifelong penchant for pasta. Nicknamed ‘The King of the High Cs’, after a 1973 Metropolitan Opera performance saw him sing nine consecutive crystal clear notes, Pavarotti’s rider reportedly call...
READ MOREItalian brands are growing by 11% in 2024. The post-pandemic recovery does not stop and involves our most popular sectors, namely clothing and food. In the second area in the Top Ten we find three brands, all three from Ferrero. This is what emerges from the new Kantar BrandZ Top 40 Most Valuable Italian Brands 2024 report. Overall, 28 Italian bran...
READ MOREI had a hankering for Italian for my latest food adventure and this new hot spot in central Madison County was the perfect cure for my cravings. It’s a little off the beaten path in town, located on a side street near a residential area. The seclusion is part of the mystique and attraction. There is parking on either side of the building, but the n...
READ MOREThe Nutley-Belleville Columbus Day and Italian Heritage Month Parade Committee held an Italian Pasta Dinner Fundraiser at the Nutley Parks and Recreation Building, 44 Park Ave. Approximately 270 people attended the pasta dinner. It is the sole fundraiser for the parade other than the parade’s ad book. Patrons enjoyed all you can eat pizza, pasta,...
READ MOREThe closing of The Lake House restaurant in South Lake Tahoe has created a new opportunity for long-time restauranteur Jim Primo. Jim will continue to build on what the public already knows him for - excellent customer service, great food, and an excellent dining experience - in his new restaurant which will simply be known as "Primo's." His family...
READ MOREA 50-year-old Italian restaurant in Bensonhurst is looking to rebuild after a two-alarm fire tore through its kitchen last weekend, shuttering the eatery for the foreseeable future. The blaze broke out just before 6 p.m. on April 6 inside Ortobello Restaurant, near the corner of 64th Street and Bay Parkway. Owner Andrea Cerasuoli told Brooklyn Pape...
READ MORETucked away in the heart of Manhattan’s vibrant SoHo district lies a culinary gem that promises an unforgettable dining experience: San Carlo Osteria Piemonte. Situated at 90 Thompson St., this Italian osteria seamlessly blends modern touches with warm hospitality, making it a beloved spot among locals and visitors alike. San Carlo Osteria takes pr...
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