Unreal hidden gem Italian market in New Jersey
New Jersey is home to more than a few great Italian food markets. Some are massive and offer a huge variety of Italian specialty foods. We also have some little hidden gems in small towns all over the state. I found this one purely by accident and I can't believe what a find it was. I was googling Italian bakeries in my area and this one popped up....
What Makes Pastosa’s Italian Market a Happy Go-To for New Yorkers in Jersey?
Pastosa’s Italian Market, a cherished name among New Yorkers for generations, has been weaving the same culinary magic in New Jersey, where it caters to a growing community of New York City transplants. The evolution from a single store in Staten Island to a burgeoning chain in New Jersey is a testament to the timeless allure of Pastosa’s unique of...
Italy-USA Comparison on the Sustainability of Agri-food Production at the Italian Embassy in Washington
As part of the eighth annual Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, the Embassy of Italy in Washington hosted the workshop ‘Sustainability efforts of the swine meat products and olive oil industries, key ingredients of the Italian table,’ organized in collaboration with the American Italian Food Coalition, yesterday. “Sustainable agriculture implies...
Author/Chef Amy Riolo Received the Honor of Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy
The Ordine della Stella d’Italia recognizes those expatriates and foreigners who have acquired special merits in promoting friendly and cooperative relations between Italy and other countries and in fostering ties with Italy. During the opening day of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, a week-long series of events dedicated to “Dining with...
Chef Cathal Armstrong and Cheesetique’s Owner Bring an Italian Spot to Arlington
Cheesetique founder Jill Erber and James Beard-nominated chef Cathal Armstrong teamed up to create Corso Italian, a new “neo-retro” restaurant and retail market opening at the Village at Shirlington in early December (4024 Campbell Avenue, Arlington, Virginia). Homemade pastas and seasonal ingredients will anchor a menu full of playful takes on cla...
Inside SIN, the New Italian Steakhouse in Northern Liberties
The nightlife scene in Northern Liberties is getting an upgrade with a brand new Italian steakhouse that’s open until 1 am on weekends. This Thursday, November 16th, SIN (Steak Italian Nightlife) will open its doors to the public in Northern Liberties (1102 Germantown Avenue). The 4,750 square feet restaurant that seats 160 diners strives to provid...
New Italian Restaurant To Open In Shirlington In Early December
A new Italian restaurant is coming to where Cheesetique now calls home in the Village at Shirlington in Arlington. The restaurant, Corso Italian, is a new concept from the owner of Cheesetique and will feature a modern take on Italy’s classic dishes. The space at 4024 Campbell Avenue will close as Cheesetique on Nov. 22 and reopen as Corso Itali...
Cafe Basilico To Host Grand Opening Celebration In Hillsborough
Hillsborough couple Joe Trani and Kari LaSpisa will be hosting a grand opening celebration for Cafe Basilico in their hometown on Thursday. The grand opening will be held on Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a ribbon cutting with Mayor Shawn Lipani and Township officials at 10 a.m. at 378 South Branch Road in Hillsborough, NJ. During the celebratio...
A Trattoria With Cacio e Pepe and Prosciutto Pizza Opens in the Palisades
When chef Claudio Pirollo was first looking to open a restaurant in the Palisades 15 years ago, his initial instinct was to do Italian. After all, he’d grown up in his Italian parents’ trattoria and market in Belgium. But at the time, the Italian restaurant scene in DC seemed saturated. Instead, the former personal chef to the Irish ambassador ende...
Is This Really The Absolute Best Lasagna In All Of New Jersey?
I'm not sure it's even possible to name the best lasagna in a state where Italian food is pretty much the signature food, but one of the most prominent foodie websites in the entire nation has done just that. When you live in New Jersey, there are some foods that are considered sacred, foods like pizza, pork roll, and pretty much any Italian food t...
New Italian pizzeria opens its doors in Lancaster County
Local restaurant owners recently unveiled their new Italian pizzeria in Lancaster. The new Pizzeria Luca is owned and operated by Midstate restaurant owners Leeann and Taylor Mason. The couple are also the owners and operators of the well-known Italian kitchen named Luca, which opened its doors at 436 W. James Street, back in 2016. Originally, the...
This Hoboken Restaurant Is a Go-to for Italian Food + Signature Cocktails
If you’re looking for an amazing Italian restaurant in Hoboken, we’ve got you covered. Il Tavolo di Palmisano is a go-to for savory meals and signature cocktails and a HG team favorite for dinner with friends and family. Located at 700 Clinton Street, the Hoboken restaurant provides a charming ambiance for all guests + weekly menu specials that wil...