You'd think that after 40-plus years of making pizzas, Salvatore Martino would've had enough by now. “Pizza to me is always delicious,” Martino said. In fact, Sal, as they call him here, had a slice before we visited his newest venture in Harrison County. It’s Original Italian Pizza of Bridgeport on West Main Street. It was in Fairmont for the last...

The word family has taken on a whole new meaning this year as we navigate the unfamiliar terrain that is 2020. We are staying home more, gathering around the dinner table seeking safety and comfort in both family and food because these are two things we trust. If you are ready to get back out into the world and venture back to restaurants seeking a...

With Miami-Dade County shutting down indoor dining for the foreseeable future, Downtown Miami’s Mignonette (210 NE 18th Street) has transformed temporarily into Red Sauce, an Italian-American style comfort food pop-up available for takeout and delivery. Mignonette’s co-owner Danny Serfer says Red Sauce was an idea him and co-owner Ryan Roman had be...

Between the crowning of a new Top Chef champion and the magnificent Tuscan setting, one would think that the season 17 finale needed little more to sate viewers’ appetites. One would be wrong, as a guest at the final meal nearly stole the show in the best possible way. I don’t think it would be a stretch to suggest that 8th generation butcher Dario...

Like the sauce circularly spread over the cheese on those doughy shells, Grotto Pizza founder/owner Dominick Pulieri’s success story is certainly sweet. But it didn’t start out that way. Sixty years ago, Grotto Pizza had a rather humble beginning. Rehoboth Beach had not yet become a huge tourist mecca, and native Delawareans, Mr. Pulieri said, had...

Italians are often depicted sitting around a crowded dinner table, sharing food, conversation, and laughter, and lingering long after the meal, oblivious to the passing of time. Empty dishes are scattered about, along with wine glasses and espresso cups.  Indeed, there’s a saying that perfectly describes this habit: “a tavola non si invecchia,”...

We've all been fishing for some good news about Tutta Pesca ever since they closed up shop at their 155 3rd Street location in Hoboken. Sources close to the project have now confirmed rumors that the celebrated seafood market and restaurant will be relocating to 557 First Street. "Our Italian-American seafood restaurant strives to provide exception...

Over the weekend, the Belmont Business Improvement District launched “Piazza di Belmont” on the Bronx’s Arthur Avenue, its first-ever piazza-style al fresco dining plan. Between East 188th Street and Crescent Avenue, diners can enjoy an authentic European-style outdoor dining experience from Thursday to Sunday nights. During the weekend nights, the...

Inspired by European bistros and cafés, San Francisco has started opening up outdoor spaces for customers to dine alfresco. Mayor London Breed specified the guidelines for restaurants to safely serve customers outside, at least until indoor dining can safely resume.  The city has offered special permits to restaurants that don’t have space for a “p...

The new weekly series AUTENTICO aims to showcase classic Italian cuisine from native Italians who live in St Louis. Authentic Italian food is simple, healthy, seasonal, and where luxury ingredients are used in moderation. Italian food is hyper-diverse within each region and the series' goal is to highlight each region's unique flavor and tastes. Ea...