Club owner and chef devoted to preserving way of life in South Philly
Joey Baldino feels blessed to be running the Palizzi Social Club, which since 1918 has been preserving, sharing and promoting Italian culture in South Philadelphia. The founders – all tracing their heritage to the Abruzzese village of Vasto – “wanted to become Americans and assimilate into our culture, but they wanted to keep their traditions, ethn...
Negronis Are ‘Quintessential’ Italian Aperitif
Like the Italian food scene in New Jersey, the world of Italian cocktails is vast and varied. It includes specialty wines and spirits, such as amaro, vermouth, prosecco and limoncello, which are usually categorized as aperitivo (before a meal) or digestivo (to aid digestion). Variations on the Aperol spritz, which gets its name from the zesty, oran...
This Has Been Named The Most Charming Italian Restaurant In New Jersey
There are very few things we love more in New Jersey than a beautiful meal at one of our amazing Italian restaurants, especially if it has just been named the most charming Italian restaurant in New Jersey. If you add great Italian food and a huge dose of charm, you may have the perfect recipe for a great date night or special occasion, and some fo...
Italian watchmaker opens first D.C.-area store in Tysons Galleria
When Panerai was scouting potential locations for its first-ever store in the D.C. region, Tysons Galleria emerged as an appropriate choice for the self-described “luxury” Italian watchmaker.
Robbie Felice to open a high-end Italian sandwich shop in Montclair
Chef Robbie Felice is set to open a high-end Italian sandwich shop in Montclair, right next door to Pasta Ramen, his two-month-old Wafu-Italian spot. Fatto con Amore, which means "made with love" in Italian, is scheduled to open in late June, early July. Felice plans to offer sandwiches made with imported high-end Italian meats and artisan cheeses...
Take a stroll into Tuscany at this New Jersey Restaurant
Take a walk into Undici Restaurant in Rumson, NJ and you are transformed to a place found in Tuscan, Italy. The wood, tile and stone in the restaurant were designed to replicate a Tuscan farmhouse and they have done justice to the look. Undici also has outstanding food. It’s rustic but prepared with an upscale presentation that is so enjoyable. Sta...
A Deli Italian Food & Wine Cuts Ribbon On Fairfax Boulevard Location
Fairfax City Mayor Catherine Read came to a sudden realization on Friday after chatting with Kawal Kapoor, the owner of the new A Deli Italian Food & Wine on Fairfax Boulevard. "We discovered we'd been in the same space together at a previous deli that used to be next to the old Kmart," Read said. "He was there in the '80s. I was there in the '80s....
First Look: Thompson Italian Extends Its Olive Branch To Alexandria
There’s a new kid on King Street in Old Town Alexandria bringing a spin on Italian cuisine derived from the owners’ family traditions and love for seasonal ingredients. Thompson Italian, which opened in Alexandria in January, initially made its local debut with a flagship restaurant in Falls Church in 2019. Despite early acclaim, the restaurant onl...
Ridgewood's La Lanterna Café & Grill Back In Familiar Hands
La Lanterna, a nearly two-decades-old fixture in Ridgewood, is set to reopen after closing temporarily and has returned to familiar hands. The Italian restaurant, located at 29 West Ridgewood Avenue, is reopening under the management of the original owners, Paul and Joanne Karoutsos, who had sold the business more than a year ago to retire, the fam...
Here's where you can find the best Italian deli-markets in NJ
Growing up in Union City we were never at a loss for great food. No matter what you wanted, it was within walking distance. When it came to Italian deli, we had some of the best. I know that because everytime I went into one of the five in my neighborhood, they would remind me. I remember waiting at the counter at Frank's while he made fresh mozzar...
Prato Bakery: Authentic Italian Breads + Biscotti
From Jersey City to Hoboken, there’s Italian influence everywhere. Of course, beyond the savory foods, there is something seriously special about Italian baked goods. Cannoli, cookies, bread — you name it, we love it. Prato Bakery first opened in Jersey City in 2018 , but they have since expanded to three additional storefronts across Hoboken + Jer...
Acclaimed pizza maker opens NJ Italian market/restaurant
Sal Basile, celebrated Cooking Channel chef, restaurateur, and one of the country’s foremost authorities in Italian cuisine opened the doors to his first Sally Boy’s restaurant in Red Bank. “We set out to create something truly different, so we started with something truly amazing. We’re more than a pizza joint - we’re an experience,” says Chef Bas...