At Lucca in Bordentown, Italian Elegance Is Redefined
Tucked into a mauve velveteen banquette, I gaze across the vast dining room, with its gilded chandeliers, framed photos of famous Italians, and painted mural of a seaside Italian village. Yet what captures my attention are the other diners here at Ristorante Lucca & Piano Lounge in Bordentown. The men wear sports jackets, many with ties. The women...
Limoncello Ristorante Washington Twp Amazing Italian Cuisine with a Lemon Twist
Limoncello Ristorante opened earlier this spring in Washington Township, describing the menu as “authentic Italian cuisine meets the refreshing taste of lemons” During my recent dinner visit I was able to try several amazing entrees and appetizers, and clearly Limoncello is a standout new addition to the South Jersey food arena.
New Gelato Shop Now Open in James-York Plaza
A new shop, The Swirl, recently opened in James-York Plaza offering gelato imported from Italy. The Swirl offers 14 different flavors of gelato that change regularly depending on the season. It also offers a Flavor Burst, a traditional swirl cone infused with flavors. While ice cream and gelato are similar, they aren’t the same. The Food Network ex...
Hoboken’s Alessio’s Cafe Expanding to Jersey City Heights
A storefront along a quieter street in The Heights, Jersey City will soon be home to the second brick-and-mortar of Alessio’s as the Hoboken-based Italian café will be expanding significantly in the coming months. The initial location of Alessio’s at the intersection of Park Avenue and Sixth Street is known among Hobokenites for its authentic break...
Nunzio by Chef Michael DeLone in Collingswood Launches Summer Menu and Live Opera Singer
Nunzio by Chef Michael DeLone is celebrating the start of the summer season with a variety of new programming and additions like weekly live music featuring award-winning mezzo-soprano singer Shanley Horvitz, the launch of a special small plates menu, BYOB sangria mixers and seasonal summer menu additions made with, and inspired by locally grown Je...
Atlantic City’s Newest Italian-American Restaurant Promises ‘Psychedelic’ Cuisine
Vibrant Italian-American food is already a strength of New Jersey’s dining scene. But a new experience on Atlantic City’s Boardwalk promises to take it even further. Get ready for Superfrico at The Hook and its “Italian-American psychedelic” cuisine. The Hook, an entertainment enclave created by Spiegelworld, opens in Caesars on June 30 in the 1929...
Taste of Southern Italian Street Food Comes to Parsippany
Josephina Spinosa and her husband Sergio Capdevielle’s culinary vision to share their love and passion for simple Italian cuisine came to fruition this past April with the opening of their beautiful new restaurant, Lo Sfizio Italian Street Food. The restaurant, which offers a new concept for the local Italian scene, is located at 77 New Road in Par...
Generations of the Sena family continue to build La Famiglia’s legacy
The culinary excellence of Carlo “Papa” Sena began in 1947 postwar Naples, Italy. When “Papa” immigrated in 1976, he chose the Second Street location in Philadelphia directly across from the Delaware River. Today, La Famiglia begins its 47th year and third generation of family serving “old world” inspired Italian cuisine. The family took the shell...
There’s a New Italian Restaurant in Weehawken Called Beneci’s Cucina
Everyone knows New Jersey is renowned for amazing Italian food, and Beneci’s Cucina in Weehawken is no exception. Located at 500 Harbor Boulevard in the Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel, this new eatery has menu items ranging from handcrafted pizza to lobster pappardelle. Read on to learn all about Beneci’s Cucina and its delicious menu + outdoor seat...
Felina Steak Opens at Jersey City's Hudson House
Hudson House introduced an extraordinary culinary-paired-experience venture that promises to tantalize your taste buds and become a place to cultivate memories. On June 7, Landmark Hospitality, the managing group with over 15 restaurant and bar properties across New Jersey and Pennsylvania unveiled the re-imagined Felina Steak and the Stork Club ro...
Cannoli - One Of Italy's Most Famous Pastries
I've been to Philadelphia thrice and each time I go back to what has become the city's favourite photo opp. Instagram Reels have made it a video opp - the 72 steps that lead to the Philadelphia Art Museum that dates back to 1876. The Rocky Steps in Philadelphia have become a cultural symbol of sorts ever since Sylvester Stallone made them popular i...
Lioni Latticini’s Founders Celebrate Induction into the Specialty Food Association’s Hall of Fame
Lioni Latticini, Inc, well-known producer of Fresh Mozzarella, Burrata and Bufala Cheese products proudly announces the induction of its founders into the SFA Hall of Fame. The Specialty Food Association Hall of Fame honors individuals whose accomplishments impact contributions, innovations, and success within the Specialty Food Industry. Salvatore...