Texas doesn’t have any Michelin-starred restaurants, but Irving’s new Ritz-Carlton hotel is about to have a new Italian steakhouse with Michelin pedigree. Knife Italian, Dallas chef John Tesar’s newest restaurant, is slated to open Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Some of its menu is inspired by the steak and seafood dishes at Knife & Spoon in Orlando, Tes...

Last year, the Roman Empire TikTok trend began to highlight a shockingly common obsession among men: Many revealed that they think about ancient Rome “at least once a day.” Today, the term “Roman Empire” can be used to refer to just about any kind of everyday obsession, from Caesar salad to Nicki Minaj’s “Roman’s Revenge.” But if your Roman Empire...

The ICCC is proud to bring the latest films from Italy to Houston for our Italian Contemporary Film Series. Wednesday, March 20 · 7 - 10pm CDT. Wednesday, April 17 · 7 - 10pm CDT. Wednesday, May 15 · 7 - 10pm CDT. ICCC Houston, 1101 Milford St Houston, TX. Tickets to each film are sold individually and cost $10 for ICCC Members, $15 for General Adm...

The city of Dickinson on Saturday celebrated its Italian heritage with the annual Dickinson Little Italy Festival of Galveston County. The festival began with a blessing of the festival at the St. Joseph’s table, honoring the Catholic Feast of St. Joseph, which is March 19. The event honors the immigrants from Sicily and Italy who settled in Gal...

If you’re in search of the best homemade pasta in Texas, look no further than Piattello Italian Kitchen in Fort Worth. From ravioli to spaghetti and everything in between, all of the pasta here is made from scratch, and you can definitely taste the difference. It's rare to find restaurants that make everything from scratch, which is what makes Piat...

Bellini's arrived on the Dallas dining scene in 2002 on Oak Lawn Avenue, where it thrived for 18 years. The space closed in 2020 after the landlord sold the property. For almost two years, owner Lorenzo di Lorenzo pondered his next move, which almost involved moving back to New York City during the pandemic. Fortunately for everyone in Dallas who f...

Italian creativity in the arts meets and stimulates technological innovation at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas. Organized by the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), the Italian pavilion at the SXSW Creative Industries Expo will feature twelve innovative startups, demonstrating the country's commitment to pushing the boundaries of creativity and...

Pearl-area Italian eateries Allora and Arrosta have combined forces to offer diners the most popular dishes from both restaurants under one roof. As of Wednesday, Feb. 28, guests can find popular dishes from Arrosta's menu — comforting eats such as eggplant parmigiana, housemade pastas and individual sourdough pizzas — inside the much bigger dining...

While the average person may not be able to name any of the operas written by the Italian composer and librettist Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924), they’ve likely at least heard the titles of his most famous works: La Bohème, Madama Butterfly, Tosca or Turandot (and yes, it’s actually Madama and not Madame).Or, if you’re a fan of ‘80s rom coms and/or Ch...

Net of an Italian leg of 170,000 spectators and a series of sold out events across Europe, the announcement of new dates scheduled for next winter in the US just arrived. "I don’t stop because going on stage and giving my all to the audience is what I have been for more than 30 years. The hug I’m receiving in every city that has given me affection...