Vienna residents may be familiar with locally-owned Pazzo Pomodoro with its Italian pastas and pizzas served on red checkered tablecloths. But at the same shopping center, the restaurant group has a sister restaurant with a focus on Italian deli goods and items to take and enjoy at home. Nozzo Pazzo Deli Delizioso had opened in December 2022 at...

There’s a new Killer Pasta Project in Union from the popular business owner behind Souvlaqueria as well as Icecreamology. Dubbed All’ Assassina – which means “in the style of the killer lady” – the restaurant cooks fresh pasta a special way: Fast, methodically, and efficiently, just like a “professional”.All’ Assassina can seat about 25 guests, but...

From Manhattan to the Hamptons, from New Jersey to Miami. Every week, chef Pasquale Martinelli conquers the palates of wealthy Americans. Businessmen, showbiz stars like Nancy Pelosi, Henry Kissinger, Liza Minelli, Paul McCartney, Bloomberg, and famous athletes. He does this through dishes of Puglian tradition, based on simple yet excellent quality...

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...