121-Year-Old South Philadelphia Bakery to Undergo Expansion for First Time
Isgro Pastries, the 121-year-old South Philadelphia bakery that has been a staple at the Italian Market, is set to undergo its first-ever expansion, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The bakery is planning to open a new 18,000-square-foot to 20,000-square-foot facility in South Philadelphia and relocate there. The new wareh...
Molto Bene! Ravioli Co. producing prolific amounts of pasta
Andy Polhemus turned his passion for pasta into a business. Since its inception, Molto Bene! Ravioli Co. has grown from a food truck to farmer's markets and a brick and mortar shop on Frankfurt Avenue in Philadelphia, PA. Andy's love for pasta can be traced to his Italian American roots, growing up in a family that made pasta by hand and took a lot...
Fortunata’s Bakery Celebrates 10 Years of Baking Tradition and Community Spirit
Fortunata’s Bakery, a beloved local bakery in Milford (DE), marked a milestone on March 26 as it celebrated its 10th anniversary with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by the Milford Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Archie Campbell, and many loyal customers. Owned and operated by Ruth Clifton, Fortunata’s Bakery has become a cherished fixture in the com...
Luna Italian Cuisine to open second Harrisburg-area restaurant
Owners of Luna Italian Cuisine in Mechanicsburg are expanding to Dauphin County. Later this year, Giovanni Scotto and his family will open a Luna at Susquehanna Union Green, a mixed-use development in Susquehanna Township. Giovanni’s daughter and co-owner Rossella Scotto said the family was approached several months ago about bringing the restauran...
Longtime Hanover Italian restaurant returning, to open in prominent downtown location
A longtime Hanover Italian restaurant is returning after several years of focusing on catering, and will be located in a prominent downtown space, the owner announced. La Cucina, owned by Armando Malvone in the Hanover area since 2001, announced that the restaurant, the La Cucina Italian Restaurant, will be opening in downtown Hanover Borough at 11...
Beloved Sabatino's waitress "Peachy" retiring after nearly 50 years
Leonora "Peachy" Dixon, an authentic Baltimore jewel, is hanging up her uniform after serving customers at Little Italy's Sabatino's for nearly 50 years. The longtime waitress will work her final shift on Saturday before retiring and moving to Havre De Grace to be with her grandchildren. Peachy has greeted hungry patrons for about 70% of the 70 yea...
New Book-A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches by Mike Madaio
Arcadia Publishing is pleased to announce the publication of A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches: Steaks, Hoagies, Iconic Eateries & More, a new history of the area by author Mike Madaio. Philadelphia boasts some of the most delicious original sandwiches and passionate sandwich aficionados. From the classic cheesesteak to the delectable roast pork...
Felina Opens New Steakhouse In South Orange
A new steakhouse recently opened in South Orange. Felina Steak has opened up a new location at 101 South Orange Avenue. According to a news release, the Italian-American steakhouse features “expertly crafted cocktails and a dynamic, see-and-be-seen atmosphere.” Learn more here. Felina Steak South Orange will be open for lunch, brunch and dinner, Tu...
Exploring Authentic Italian Cuisine: Song’E Napule’s Culinary Excellence
Finding an Italian restaurant where authentic flavors of Naples are served can be a real struggle for lovers of Italian cuisine. Some claim they serve traditional Italian fare, but few truly recreate the experience of so-called Southern Italian food. The aroma of fresh-baked pizza, the heartwarming taste of hand-made pasta: the essence of Neapolita...
Behind Leone’s: An Italian Staple in Montclair Since 1996
Traditional Italian food is arguably the cornerstone of New Jersey cuisine. At 19 South Park Street, Leone’s has been an Italian-American staple in the heart of Montclair since 1995. As it’s celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, Leone’s is reflecting on its legacy and why following the beat of its own drum has kept it in business for all of t...
Liscio's Italian Bakery & Deli has an opening date set for this new South Jersey location
A long-awaited Liscio’s Italian Bakery & Deli location opens April 1 inside an extensively remodeled supermarket here off North Delsea Drive, the company has announced. The project, which Glassboro officials approved in July 2023, reserves most of the 21,240-square-foot building for baking and storage. Bakery products are to be sold on-site and shi...
‘Fun with a Vibe’: Testa Rossa brings Italian American cuisine to Glen Mills
Testa Rossa aims to be “fun with a vibe” as they create Italian American dishes served up in a space that was once a diner. Chef Merick Devine joins us in the PHL17 Kitchen to show us some of their signature dishes and tell us all about this new restaurant. “We are still rooted in our Italian technique, we’re still making all our pasta, we still ma...
