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Osterio Morini proves that fresh Italian ingredients served in a modern dining room warmed with farmhouse touches is as tasteful in Miami as it is New York’s Soho and Washington DC’s Navy Yard. Now serving brunch, the Miami Beach outpost of this eatery of national acclaim has made its own fresh statement on the favorite of weekend indulgences. The...

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The foods of Piedmont are among some of Italy's most esteemed ingredients. In an age-old debate, Piedmont is one of the two contenders vying for the unofficial title of Italy's best food region, the other being Emilia-Romagna. It's no surprise, given that Piedmont's wines are extraordinary and also considered among Italy's best. So here are eight e...

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Bacari Social, a new waterfront eatery, is considered by its growing list of regular patrons as a bit of a hidden treasure at Safe Harbor Pilots Point Marina. Tucked along the dock, patrons are advised to call when they arrive to pass through the private marina’s electronic gate, driving by an 80-foot sailing yacht on dry land, to reach the restaur...

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The Mahoning Valley Historical Society will debut “Youngstalia: Italian Foodways in the Mahoning Valley” in its monthly Bites and Bits of History online video presentation at noon on July 15. The program will explore the history of local Italian food, culture and traditions. The main presenter, Anthony Dion Mitzel, Ph.D., is an adjunct professor of...

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It's remarkable how Campania never ceases to awe. In December, archeologists in Pompeii unearthed Termopolio, a deli-like takeaway food shop that dates back to the 9th century BC. Situated at the intersection of the Vicolo delle Nozze d'Argento and Vicolo dei Balconi, the shop sold meat, fish, and poultry dishes, such as those painted on the counte...

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In an attempt to thrill food lovers in America, Sole Mio, a super fresh Italian-American restaurant opened on 5th Ave in Park Slope in August 2020 and has slowly become a “favorite” to many people in and around the area. Sole Mio serves both family and casual friendly dining. With expert chefs on board, Sole Mio serves Manhattan-quality food at aff...

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The sidewalks through the Idaho Falls Farmers Market have just opened on a warm Saturday morning as vendors are still making tent adjustments and arranging their goods on fold-out tables. Flaminia Assirelli, better known as “Mama Fla,” is running back to her car for more food because a line has already formed outside of her tent at the very end of...

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Sicily Coal Fired Pizza is more than the gourmet restaurant’s name suggests. One of the first things co-owner Tony Prifitera, who runs the place with his wife Maria, wants people to know is the thin and crispy New Haven-style pizza is just one offering at the 412 Main St. location. It is housed in the former three-story R.W. Camp’s department store...

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What a difference a clam makes. The fresh linguine vongole on the menu at San Lorenzo restaurant in the recently opened Hotel St. Vincent is revelatory. Beyond the house-made pasta — and beyond the heft of the toasted garlic in buttery sauce topped with ribbons of parsley and fried breadcrumbs — there are those clams. Although littleneck clams are...

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From the royal influence of the Roman Empire to the bylanes of Sicily, Italy to being the world’s one of the most loved delicacies, pastas have evolved and adapted to the palates and taste preference through their journey of evolution. What we indulge in as a cheesy, meaty and saucy one-pot delight has seen the world changing and evolved in the pro...

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