The Five Points neighborhood continues to grow in ways that few people could have imagined. Following recent news of the reopening of Remedy House, there is now another exciting development underway. The Five Points neighborhood continues to grow in ways that few people could have imagined. Following recent news of the reopening of Remedy House, th...

Marcella Hazan was the Italian superhero in the Judith Jones cookbook universe that dominated food publishing from the 1960s through the early 2000s. Like the other members of that league of extraordinary cooks, Hazan called on the powers of fresh ingredients and homemade stock to fight the scourge of convenience food that had held American kitchen...

Fans of the instantly popular Flora’s Pizza Cafe in Syosset will have cause for celebration this spring with the opening of their newest location, Flora’s Wine Bar & Restaurant, in Port Washington. Flora’s, owned by the husband-and-wife team Ervis and Gabriella Xhelaj, both hailing from Italy, was founded in 2023 and offers a menu featuring pizza,...

Remember the line you'd say as a kid? "First is the worst, second is the best...." That's true in this case. When South Jersey talks about hoagies (or subs), we get serious. You can't find hoagies like South Jersey's anywhere else in the country. As a matter of fact, the entire state is known for having delicious food. Jersey's food is easily in th...

We previously featured the welcome recent influx of Italian chefs to the Santa Ynez Valley. And there’s more good news: it’s not just about savory pasta dishes and pinsas … there’s a sweeter side as well. Exhibit A: Via Gelateria gelato shop at 1623 Mission Drive in Solvang. If you live, or find yourself, in the Santa Ynez Valley, there are few bet...

The biggest international competition for artisanal chocolate has crowned its winners: in the Italian/Mediterranean category, chocolatiers from the Peninsula have swept the awards. The award ceremony of the International Chocolate Awards, chaired by expert taster Monica Meschini, took place on Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Florence. The event saw seve...

From meats to sweets to spirits, the neighborhood provides a one-stop-shop for everyone’s Easter needs. Below are some of the holiday offerings from various family-owned businesses and local shops that are sure to make any Easter celebration “egg-stra” special. Easter Egg Bread from Addeo & Sons Bakery, Madonia Bakery & Terranova Bakery – The baker...

CiBo, derived from the Italian word for food, stands as a beacon of Neapolitan culinary excellence in downtown Phoenix. Under the guidance of Chef Guido Saccone, hailing directly from Italy, CiBo offers a pizza experience that is unrivaled. The secret lies in the crust, achieved through a meticulous process that results in a texture both chewy and...

The Ricci brothers, Maurizio and Graziano, may have grown up in Italy, but it's safe to say that they have definitely made Fairfield County their home. This month, the brothers opened their seventh Italian eatery in Fairfield County, the new Romanacci Craft Bar & Kitchen at 116 Post Road in Fairfield, CT. The brothers have Romanacci locations in No...

It’s a Friday during Lent, the traditional time for chaos and a curse or two in the cramped kitchen of Columbia Fire Company No. 1. Fire tones are beeping out on the handheld radios but the chief says they’ll “drop the pasta and run” if it’s a local call. People are shouting out “right behind you” or “scallops marinara” and a former football coach...