Toms River Has A Brand New Old School Italian Deli
Gio’s is owned by John Giaquinto who also owns J&S Pork Store in Lodi, New Jersey which sits on the corner of Union Street and Woodside Avenue. Gio’s had their official grand opening this past Saturday June 22nd and the place was hopping with a live D.J. and samples of their delicious fresh mozzarella. All the food is homemade on the premises. You...
A slice of New Jersey at Spirito’s Italian Diner in Carlsbad (CA)
I’ve been daydreaming about a food-centric trip that includes a tour of old-school Italian diners, which are common in New Jersey. Ideally, this trip would take place in October, when the chill in the air perfectly complements the hearty fare. Think chicken and eggplant parmesan, meatball subs, and ravioli. Long Beach Island is one possible destina...
This D.C. Deli Is Serving Up Authentic Chicago Italian Beef Sandwiches Inspired By The Bear
The Bear, the Chicago-based high-stress, anxiety-inducing hit drama/comedy show produced by FX and streaming on Hulu, has been captivating audiences for years. The show, which we are now all intimately familiar with, would take the occasional break from the stressful storylines to show you some of the most mouth-watering and delectable meal prep yo...
A new era of Chuck and Ginny’s Italian Restaurant begins on wheels
A familiar Erie restaurant starts a new chapter in its long history on Sunday using a new platform to serve Italian food to the community. Chuck and Ginny’s Italian Restaurant used to operate as a pop-up at the Saga Club, but now, it’s taking its business on wheels. The C&G Food Truck had its grand opening today at Erie Ale Works, serving homemade...
Restaurant Road Trip: Poppy’s Italian Bakery
Clarksburg-based Rogers and Mazza’s Bakery supplies thousands of pepperoni rolls each week to businesses, customers and fundraisers across several states in the region, and the owners have announced a new bakery brand at the same location. The company has been making pepperoni rolls for decades, but its newest product is a return to a classic recip...
Collegeville Italian Bakery Is a Local Favorite for Good Reason
Collegeville Italian Bakery Pizzeria Napoletana is a warm and welcoming community favorite that is rooted in family tradition, write Tessa Peloso and Elisabeth Hudak for PHL17. The eatery and retail store makes and sells thousands of delicious sandwiches that consistently keep people coming back for more. But sandwiches are far from the only thing...
Palombo's earns its ever-busy status in Jackson Twp.
Whenever I’ve driven past Palombo’s Italian Restaurant in Jackson Township, the parking lot has been full. No matter the day of the week, or time of day. I decided it was time to meet a friend for dinner and explore this popular spot. My friend Nicole and I visited on a Wednesday evening without a reservation. The restaurant was already half full,...
This Neighborhood Italian Bistro Brings a New Level of Charm to Bryn Mawr
Carina Sorella, a new easygoing neighborhood bistro, is one of the newest additions to Bryn Mawr’s dining scene, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY Main Line. The new restaurant is a classic study in white and black with forest green accents. While it’s new, Carina Sorella has already seen some sizable crowds, even on weeknights. Prior to becomin...
'Not just chicken Parm': Top Tomato Italian grocer opens in Old Bridge with modern twist
For years, Top Tomato Italian grocery stores filled New York and New Jersey, supplying Italian-Americans with fresh pasta, produce, mozzarella, bread, ready-to-cook Italian dinners and more. But that reign came to an end when the last Garden State Top Tomato store closed, and the founding family sold the business in 2019. Now Buddy Sciandra, son of...
Italian dumplings Pittsburgh: Dumpling Project Part 5
Justin Avi and Julian Vallozzi's Pittsburgh dumpling stories begin in Western Pennsylvania coal mining towns. Although their families came from wildly different places in Italy, their culinary evolutions follow similar arcs that included matriarchs who started food businesses to earn extra money, a generational distancing of migration history and t...
There's a New Best Italian Sub Champion in Atlantic County
I've been to the mountain, and I bring good news: There's a new Best Italian Sub in Atlantic County. It might be a little out of your way, but it's worth the drive. I'd never gotten food from Ernest and Son Meat Market in Brigantine before, and I wonder what took me so long! Ernest and Son is a tradition in Brigantine, they've been there for years...
Buddy Valastro AKA “Cake Boss” Is Coming To AC With A New Eatery
Chef Buddy Valastro, aka Cake Boss is ready to not just roll up some dough, but some dice! He is coming to Atlantic City to cook up some goods for us to chow down on. According to NJMonthly.com this guy is a food knockout champ. He stars in and produces a bunch of food TV shows. My man has a best-selling cookbook and rocks social media with more th...