Italian American Collection Cooking Workshop
Guest chefs Mary Menniti of The Italian Garden Project, Anna Torrance and Jennifer Bamonte demonstrate how to prepare traditional Italian American recipes of the holiday season in the center's kitchen. The mission of The Italian Garden Project is to celebrate the joy and wisdom inherent in the traditional Italian American vegetable garden,...
In Little Italy, Joe Benny's Focacceria opens in former Max's Empanadas space
A new restaurant, Joe Benny's Focacceria, opened last week in the Little Italy storefront that was formerly home to Max's Empanadas. The specialty at Joe Benny's will be the "true" Sicilian-style pizzas, which are made with focaccia, topped with ingredients like eggplant, mushrooms, prosciutto and sausage. Read more Sourc...
Baltimore restaurants take the meatball trend beyond spaghetti
Forget any comparison to the movie "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs." Baltimore's meatball forecast is sunny and bright. In late February, 8 Ball Meatball opened a Fells Point restaurant specializing in an assortment of the golf-ball-size rounds. And a year ago, Meatballs, Etc. presented its own menu devoted to the food in Glen Burnie. The r...
Amarone Families Debut Tasting Events in Washington, DC and Boston this October
The Association of Amarone Families, which represents the 12 most historical and celebrated producers of this prestigious wine from Italy, will be coming to the United States this year with stops in Washington, DC and Boston. This is the 4th US tour of Amarone Families and their first time in those two cities. The goal of the association i...
South Philly’s Triangle Tavern is an unexpected spot for Italian vegan fare
The legend of South Philly's Triangle Tavern at 10th & Reed looms large. Images of Dusty Gale taking out his teeth to sing Italian songs or his drummer Tony Dell unbuttoning his short-sleeved shirt, sliding a headband over his ultra-black toupee and strumming a washboard guitar while screaming "Born in the USA" at the top of his lungs...
Grotto gets greater
By Scott Cronick More than four years have passed since the Golden Nugget's transformation in Atlantic City and a slew of Landry's-owned restaurants, including Grotto, debuted here. And while the other Nugget restaurants — Chart House, Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse, Lillie's Asian Cuisine and Michael Patrick's Brasserie — all impress...
Chef brings a tasty spin on Italian cuisine to Mount Laurel
Like so many of his colleagues, David Levecchia, executive chef of Trattoria Figaro, found his way into his profession long before he realized it. He was an avid visitor to his family's kitchen, watching, learning, taking it all in. "I didn't exactly plan it, but I was constantly observing," said Levecchia of his childhood. R...
Mamma Lucia Brings Authentic Italian Cuisine To Wilmington
Following several months of delays, Mamma Lucia Cucina Italiana has now opened in the space previously occupied by Soho Bakery & Café, 431 Eastwood Road in Wilmington. A complete remodel was necessary, said Mamma Lucia owner Francesca Di Gioia, which led to a series of unanticipated delays. Di Gioia admitted recently that she began to...
A little touch of Italy
by Brittany Murray Bridgeport resident Ranee Torchia has always had a love of baking. "I've been baking my whole life with my mom," Torchia said. "When I was little I started baking with her, and that's where I learned how to do all this." Four years ago, Torchia decided to use that love of baking to start her own business, Torchia's...
DiCosmo’s Ice Opens for Its 101st Season
It is a sure sign that summer is coming when DiCosmo Italian Ice opens its doors for the season. The little, green house with the big reputation opened its doors for its101st year, May 9, featuring their homemade coconut ice with more flavors to come. The family owned business has been making Italian ices at the same location, the corner...
Alla Salute! Presentation and Book Signing by Amy Riolo
Join 2015 NOIAW DC Region Wise Woman Honoree Amy Riolo for a special presentation and book signing. Amy is an award-winning author, chef, television personality, cuisine and culture expert, and Mediterranean diet advocate. Amy will discuss the various health benefits of the Mediterranean diet. Recent studies show that people who follow a M...
Vinny's La Roma preparing final plate
by Jennifer Brannock Cox Moving slowly through throngs of adoring patrons and friends, Vinny Bellia navigates hugs, handshakes and tearful goodbyes with purpose and a smile. And though his staff has the evening well in hand, his eyes routinely drift from the conversation to the food, making sure everything is as it should be for his guests....