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Altomonte's has expanded its business operations by recently opening its Alto Bakery & Caffè. The new establishment at 560 W. Street Rd. will be a beloved community hub, offering authentic Italian grab-and-go baked goods, espresso, and desserts, its owner said in a press release. The caffè will be open Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 t...

As a Jewish chef cooking Italian food, Red Hen and All-Purpose co-owner Michael Friedman says he’s been chasing the idea of a Roman restaurant his whole career. “I always find that Jewish culture and Italian culture, they’re so tightly knit,” he says. “They kind of traveled down two rivers in the same way, but those rivers never actually meet—excep...

My wife Liz and I were looking for an opportunity to dress up and try a highly rated restaurant that we had not visited before. I was looking for a restaurant in South Philly near the sports complex. After checking things out online, we decided that we would try Popi’s Restaurant on 20th Street. Based on the reviews, I figured that the odds were ve...

The New Jersey dining scene is about to reach new heights this spring thanks to James Beard-nominated Chef Robbie Felice’s latest endeavor: Bar Mutz, “a hip Italian Trattoria and Mozzarella bar,” that promises contemporary Italian dining with a trendy twist.  Nestled in the heart of Westwood, NJ—and next door to sister restaurant Osteria Crescendo—...

Montclair's Bivio Pizza Napoletana is reopening this weekend, with a promise from the new ownership to retain the same qualities that made it so popular in its original run. The Pine Street restaurant announced on Instagram Tuesday night that it will hold a soft opening from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The new owner, Davide, said he has be...

Sal’s Italian Restaurant in Seaford has been serving up home-cooked classics for decades. Serving Up Smiles For DecadesYou’re sure to be treated like one of the family at the eatery that keeps locals raving. Last year, the spot celebrated its 35th anniversary. “He’s been doing this for 30 years. I’ve been watching him for 26. This is how I learned...

New Jersey and Italian Food go together like ice cream on a boardwalk, it's just a perfect combination. Jersey is known far and wide for its amazing Italian Food by the way, from traditional sit-down restaurants to amazing pizza and pasta spots, it's hard to go too far in Jersey without finding a good spot for Italian. But what would you say is the...

The Gargano family has been a part of the Italian Market for generations. Their business brings the flavors to compliment your food with Gargano's Original Italian Spice Market Co. The re-claimed ownership of the shop they originally had for decades. Now, they're moving into the next generation as the owner's grandson spices up their online presenc...

Oh, the mighty meatball. As anyone raised in a large Italian family — or just those who appreciate Italian food — can tell you, meatball is king. Entire meals and menus are built around it, and throughout Philadelphia, there are several new Italian-focused restaurants whose meals are built upon the meatball’s bedrock. SIN PhiladelphiaAt Northern Li...

Nearly three years after D.C. star chef Mike Friedman and his team announced plans to open Aventino and AP Pizza Shop in Bethesda, the restaurants are set to open in the middle of this month, according to spokesperson Molly Hippolitus. Aventino, an “airy” and “vibrant” two-level restaurant, will serve Roman fare reflecting Friedman’s Italian-Jewish...

Imagine for a moment the many activities that could follow a successful 42-year career in medicine, a career that started in New York and wound up serving the U.S. embassy staff in Rome, Italy. Was your first thought to open a 24-seat wine and coffee bar in Cape Charles? That’s exactly what retired gynecologist Paul Caciula, and his wife, Josephine...

A new eatery is filling a somewhat surprising void in Journal Square’s dining scene as Yubi’s 78 Restaurant has marked the latest revitalization along Newark Avenue. Last month, the lights finally went back on at 578 Newark Avenue. The space has long been dark despite its prominent location; the previous tenant was Choices Pasta & Salad, and they h...