Candicci’s Catering & Express now open in Ballwin
In mid-June, when owner Bob Candice announced on social media that his namesake restaurant, Candicci’s (100 Holloway), would be closing in late June, the news was not all bad: The post read, in part, “with much deliberation Candicci’s has made the decision to move forward with a new venture offering the same great Italian food you’ve come to know a...
New Italian restaurant planned for Tarentum moves to Arnold
An Italian restaurant has said “Arrivederci!” to Tarentum. More specifically, Al Colelli said he decided to move his new restaurant, Totaro’s, from Tarentum to Arnold before it ever opened. Originally, Colelli was planning to open his restaurant in a space on East Sixth Avenue. Colelli now plans to open Totaro’s at 1611 Fifth Ave. in Arnold. Previo...
Italian Food Thrives in Denver – Osteria Alberico Proves It
Frasca Hospitality Group is at it again – with the help of some familiar faces to bring Italian comfort food to South Denver. Chef Russell Stippich, and General Manager David Crowe along with a powerhouse team have come together to embody the essence of Italy’s rich culture, food and hospitality – creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that aims t...
Word On The Street Is That Garozzo’s Serves The Best Italian Food In Kansas
Italian food is one of those specialties that it seems like just about everybody loves. Really, when you combine cheese, tomatoes, pastas, and breads, nothing can go wrong. We're lucky enough to have some pretty amazing Italian restaurants in Kansas, but if you want the best of the best, a visit to Garozzo's is a good bet. This family-owned restaur...
As Cherry Creek Continues to Change, Italian Staple Cucina Colore Marks Three Decades
“Pan-seared scallops, shrimp and white wine sauce. Garlic. Pecorino cheese. Our original spaghettini is timeless,” says Venanzio Momo, owner of Cucina Colore in Denver, CO, which is celebrating thirty years in business this month. It's got a bright future, too, even as development in the area promises more change to come, including the closure of t...
Word On The Street Is That Piccola Cucina Ox Pasture Serves The Best Pasta In Montana
When you think of Montana, you might not immediately picture scrumptiously authentic Italian cuisine, right? But word on the street is that there is a pasta place in Red Lodge, Montana that absolutely deserves to be on your radar. Cooking authentic Sicilian food with simple, fresh ingredients, Piccola Cucina Ox Pasture offers true world-class Itali...
Stop By Pulcinella For The Best Pizza In Fort Collins And Northern Colorado
Pulcinella is a pizza restaurant and bar located throughout the Front Range of Colorado including Fort Collins that offers a broad menu full of delicious Italian-style food and beverages served by friendly, welcoming staff. This pizzeria offers dine-in, outdoor seating, in-store pickup, takeout, and delivery via DoorDash and GrubHub. This restauran...
Sicilian food truck Bedda Matri finds permanent home in Rountree (MO)
The owners of Bedda Matri, a food truck featuring Sicilian street food, have parked a brand new trailer permanently in the heart of Springfield’s Rountree neighborhood. The move marks a business shift — and a significant investment — for the relatively new food truck owners, Alessandro De Luca and Jennifer Morris. They also run Italian Kitchen, a S...
“I Feel Like My Grandma Just Made Me Dinner!:” Sons & Daughters of Italy’s Pasta Suppers
Spaghetti and Meatballs. Mostaccioli and Meatballs. Pasta with Italian Sausage. Consider it a veritable plethora of pasta—all yours to enjoy by the heaping forkful at the Sons & Daughters of Italy Lodge. Located on S 10th Street, the community dinners served at this old-fashioned food hall pay homage to Omahans with Italian heritage. But you don’t...
Popular Italian-based Neapolitan Pizza Franchise, Rosso Pomodoro, Launches Opportunities in the United States
Rosso Pomodoro, Italy’s largest Neapolitan pizza franchise, announces the launch of franchise opportunities in the United States. Founded in Naples, Italy, the birthplace of pizza, in 1998, the Milan-based pizza chain has expanded globally to 70 locations in Italy and 140 locations worldwide including the operation of highly demanding restaurants i...
Eat This Now: Italian Steak Sandwich at The Italian Sausage Company
I’ve been in on The Italian Sausage Company from the very beginning. I’ve written about their incredible collaboration with James Chang and one of their many specials. Well, they’ve done it again. Michelle and Joe Brancato are the couple who run everything from baking fresh bread, making their own Italian sausage, and even handling their own market...
Grimaldi's Pizzeria now has a second location in West Des Moines
A second location for coal-fired pizza from Brooklyn opened in the Des Moines metro on Friday. Grimaldi’s Pizzeria debuted at West Glen Town Center in the former Club Envy space. Zach Baldwin said he first tasted Grimaldi’s pizza in New York City and really liked it. Then he ate Grimaldi’s again in Arizona, and he said the quality and taste were th...