Porta in Montclair is more than pizza
Reading their menu is the first temptation. When you think of pizza, you think of either red or white, but at Porta’s in Montclair you can have pizza named “Lars and the Real Girl,” “Rita & Mack,” “The Lost Daughter,” or “Love & Mercy,” all as unique as their names. Culinary Director Fredrica del Valle said “Lars and the Real Girl” was named after...
Discover The Best Italian Subs In America At These New Jersey Sub Shops
Two independently-owned New Jersey sub-shops have both been included on the list of the 15 t sub-shops with the best Italian sub in America. You can add subs to the list of foods New Jersey does exceptionally well, right there next to pizza and diners. We are the birthplace of Jersey Mike's after all. A major website has just announced its choices...
Old Town Deli converting to Capo Italian Deli
Old Town Deli at 109 N. Washington Street in Alexandria (VA) will be joining the regional chain Capo Italian Deli sometime over the next month. A special use permit was filed with the City of Alexandria to rebrand the deli as Capo Deli. The Alexandria location will be the second Capo Deli location in Virginia after one in Tysons. The application sa...
ALMA in North America. The Italian School ascends to the chair of America's leading hospitality training institute, the Culinary Institute of America
ALMA The School of Italian Culinary Arts took the stage for the first time at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in New Jersey, the temple of U.S. culinary education, with an in-depth class for students of the Culinary Course on the history and gastronomic culture of our country. The General Manager oh the School Andrea Sinigaglia, together wi...
Pinstripes, a gigantic Italian-American bistro with bowling and bocce, is opening in New Jersey
Dining, gaming and entertainment venue Pinstripes is finally opening its first New Jersey location. The new 31,221-square-foot entertainment concept will be unveiled at the Westfield Garden State Plaza on Feb. 16. “We’re excited to welcome our first guests in New Jersey to experience a modern twist on dining, entertainment and events,” Pinstripes f...
A New Italian-American Eatery Is Coming to Glen Mills This Summer
Fearless Restaurants originally planned to launch another Rosalie, the successful Wayne-based eatery, at the end of 2023. Instead, the team decided to shake things up and, at the final hour, announced an entirely fresh concept: Testa Rossa. Translated as “redhead” in Italian, Glen Mills’ next entry from Fearless Restaurants will offer Italian-Ameri...
Mattarello Bakery + Café: Inside This Italian Bakery in Montclair
On the corner of Bellevue Avenue and Valley Road in Montclair sits an adorable cafe lined with beautiful pastries and sweet treats. But a cute Italian bakery wasn’t always so easy to find in Montclair. That is until Mattarello Bakery + Café opened its doors in 2020 at 254 Bellevue Avenue. Since its inception, the heart, soul, and passion poured int...
In a 'surprising upset,' the winner of this year's Pizza Bowl is new to North Jersey
Forget Super Bowl LVIII, Jersey pizza lovers want to know who won Pizza Bowl IV. And we have a winner: Vinnies' Mootz of Lyndhurst, whose thin and crisp grandma pie topped with fresh mozzarella and tomatoes took home the prize on Saturday, Feb. 3, at Redd's Restaurant in Carlstadt. Jersey Pizza Joints, a Facebook group with 100,000 members, sponsor...
Eataly in New Jersey? A Brand New Location Poised To Open At Short Hills Mall in 2024
When Eataly first came to Manhattan from Europe in 2010, it was praised for its open-market concept. Founder Oscar Farinetti was inspired by the world-famous bazaars of Istanbul—aiming to combine that style of shopping with the many layers of Italian cuisine. It was an instant hit. Eataly-goers could enjoy a full food court of gourmet stands and r...
Lupo Italian Kitchen in Delaware
Lupo Italian Kitchen has been the winner of The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for seven years in a row (2017-2023). Needless to say, the restaurant offers an extensive list of Italian wines. Located in the beach town of Rehoboth, Delaware, Lupo serves traditional and not-so-traditional coastal Italian cuisine. The menu concept pairs Mediterran...
Altomonte's Italian Market Opens New Bakery and Caffe' In Warminster, PA
The wait is over. Alto's Bakery and Caffe' by Altomonte's is finally open on Street Road in Warminster. It's a new place to quickly grab sweet treats and your Italian favorites from Altomonte's, the popular Italian Market with locations on York Road and in Doylestown. It's open Monday - Friday from 7 am - 2 pm and 4 pm - 8 pm plus Saturdays from 8...
Piccolos: Serving Famous Cheesesteaks to Hoboken for Over 60 Years
There’s something to be said about a place that has been up and running for more than six decades. “Come in. Try something. We’re just starting out. We’ve only been here for 63 years,” joked Patty Spaccavento, owner of Piccolos — located at 92 Clinton Street in Hoboken. We can confidently say that this is one of our favorite, no-fuss spots in town,...