Caraluzzi’s Celebrates 75 Years by Giving Back to the Community
Caraluzzi’s Markets, a staple in the Connecticut community, is celebrating 75 years of family business. Founded in 1949 by Tony Caraluzzi, Sr., the journey began with a small fruit and vegetable market in Bethel, CT. After 27 years of working for Gristedes Supermarkets in New York, Tony Sr. took a leap of faith, using his life savings to purchase t...
Giardino Brings Sophisticated Breakfast and Lunch With a View to Encore
Do you dream of sitting down at a cafe with a view for an espresso and a pastry to start off your vacation mornings, a la a charming Italian holiday? Now you can do just that at Encore Boston Harbor. North End restaurateurs Frank DePasquale and Nick Varano opened their most recent Encore concept this week: Giardino. The breakfast and lunch spot is...
Discover Ciao Bella Restaurant Worcester: authentic Italian cuisine and cozy atmosphere
Located in the heart of Worcester, Ciao Bella Restaurant offers a delightful culinary experience that marries tradition with innovation. Known for its freshly baked dishes and a menu that caters to both health-conscious diners and indulgent food lovers, this eatery has something for everyone. From organically fed, cage-free chicken options to heart...
New York's DeCicco & Sons grocer announces new location
There's good news for those living near the Connecticut border: DeCicco & Sons, in New York since 1973 (with locations in Ardsley, Armonk, Bedford, Brewster, Eastchester, Harrison, Larchmont, Millwood, Pelham and Somers), is opening next summer in Greenwich. Set to occupy a 20,000-square-foot space at 11 Glen Ridge Road, this new spot will be the c...
Unique Family-Owned Italian Eatery Opens In Greenwich
Pasta lovers looking to satisfy their cravings can do so at Constantino's Pasta Bowls, the new family-owned Italian quick-serve restaurant located in the Chickahominy neighborhood of Greenwich. Owned by Robyn Bordes and her husband Michael, and located at 160 Hamilton Ave., the restaurant is under the umbrella of the couple's restaurant group th...
A new Italian restaurant is coming to CT. Pasta, pizza, the ‘food that I grew up with,’ owner says.
The new pizza, pasta and wings restaurant has a focus on traditional Italian fare and it’s a passion project for the owner, he says. Amoroso’s Pizzeria is set to open next month inside the space where Hot Heaven Pizzeria has operated at 33 East Main St., Avon, after renovation work is completed. “I grew up with a really big Italian family and my wi...
Indulge In The Ultimate Modern Italian Dining Experience At Sugo Gastrobar
Nestled in the heart of Sandy Hook at 105 Church Hill Road in Newtown (CT) lies Sugo Gastrobar, a restaurant that offers rich and flavorful modern Italian cuisine with a contemporary twist. From brick oven charred pizzas and fresh homemade pasta to savory desserts and a large selection of wine and specialty cocktails, Sugo Gastrobar has something f...
Oggi Gelato Opens First U.S. Location In Norwalk
Oggi Gelato, an authentic international gelato shop with locations in Italy, Greece, Spain and Chile, recently opened its first U.S. location ever in Norwalk. Tucked away in a shopping center at 250 Westport Avenue, Oggi is located next to the popular Italian restaurant Romanacci, offering diners a chance to enjoy pizza and pasta dishes for dinner,...
A Native New Englander Shares The 11 Best Spots To Grab A Cannoli In Boston
There's a laundry list of the Italian desserts that everyone should try at least once, including panna cotta, tiramisu, and of course, Italian cookies. But the one that is likely the most well-known is the cannoli. The classic, Sicilian cannoli is made with a fried shell, rolled up so that it can easily support a thick, cheesy filling made with ric...
Coastal Italian Cuisine Inspires a New Haverhill Eatery
Bosa, you should know, is a small fishing village on the island of Sardinia. To get there from here, you take a flight to Rome, hop a one-hour flight to Alghero along the western coast, and drive south an hour farther. There, you’ll find the familiar cerulean blues of the Mediterranean, alongside some of the island’s freshest seafood. But you don’t...
Cingari Family Markets Unveils 2 Remodeled Stores In Stamford
Cingari Family Markets, the family-owned and operated Connecticut-based company, unveilled two remodeled stores in Stamford this week — the ShopRite of Commerce Street, and Grade A Market on Newfield Avenue. Located at 1990 W. Main St., the ShopRite of Commerce Street reopened on June 17 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The remodeled supermarket has...
A First Taste of Boston’s New Italian Masterpiece
When Raffles Boston opened to great fanfare in the Back Bay in September 2023, a few venues at the luxurious property were not quite ready for guests. La Padrona, an Italian restaurant headlined by acclaimed Boston chef Jody Adams, was one of them. But the May 2023 opening has proved worth the wait. The two-story establishment offers a dramatic set...