Perreca’s baking traditional panettone every day, right up until Christmas
By Karen Bjornland In a small back room at Perreca's Bakery in Schenectady, Maria Perreca Papa is in a jolly mood. The coals in her 100-year-old brick oven are red-hot and the aroma of rum and raisins is in the air. On this morning, the rich, cream-colored dough is rising nicely, and Papa hovers over the 44 round pans, which are big...
Groppelo's Itallian food with a Brazilian flavor
Groppelo's is a classic american success story with a great back story. Maury Soares, a youthful hospitality pro, came to america by way of Brazil. His uncle had an italian restaurant for 40 years, near Rio De Janeiro where Maury worked for 6 years and learned the hospitality business. Prior to his emigrating to the U.S., his grandfather t...
Vivaldi Restaurant and Ballroom in Bayside Queens a short trip from Bronx on Throgs Neck Bridge
By Patrick Rocchio A quick trip over the Throgs Neck Bridge brings locals still another option for dinning and catering, just minutes from Pelham Bay and surrounding communities. With a group of recent and upcoming events and a catering for families and parties on Thanksgiving Day, Vivaldi Ristorante, located in Bayside, Queens, is on...
Secrets of Eataly: Smuggled yeast, free wine and more
By Melissa Kravitz Here's why Eataly is so big: It's full of secrets. The 50,000-square-foot Italian food emporium serves around 15,000 visitors on weekdays and up to 25,000 visitors on weekends -- and that's not counting holidays! While you may have eaten your way through Eataly -- check out the Wednesday morning tours for the full...
Celebrate Italian Restaurants with Brindiamo! Restaurant Week from October 12-19, 2015
Please join us in wishing a happy 10th anniversary to public television show Brindiamo!, created by NOIAW member Ornella Fado. Brindiamo! shares the culture, lifestyle and cuisine of Italy in the U.S. with its viewers. This October, in honor of its 10th anniversary and Italian Heritage Month, the show will host the Brindiamo! Restaurant We...
Brooklyn. Thanksgiving con tacchini dei molesi
Si è svolta sabato 21 novembre al Van Westerhout Cittadini Molesi Club la donazione di tacchini in vista del Giorno del Ringraziamento, che il club molese ha destinato alla Visitation Roman Catholic Church perché siano disribuiti ai più bisognosi, in particolare nella zona di Red Hook. È stata particolarmente apprezzata e gradita la presenza all'e...
In New York, Alice Feiring presents Wine Without Walls, Vinitaly’s Natural Wine Award
When Vinitaly, the world's largest wine fair, decided to hold its first ever natural wine competition, they naturally went to the expert. Alice Feiring, author, journalist, wine consultant and renowned authority on natural wine, will present a sampling of wines from that competition to trade and press in New York on Tuesday. While "natural...
Celebration Kickoff Event at Eataly NYC Downtown!
The Columbus Citizens Foundation presents The Columbus Celebration Kickoff hosted at the newly opened Eataly NYC Downtown! Our event will take place in one of Eataly's several eateries, La Piazza. The announcements start at 7, but please arrive early to browse the incredible location! Honored guests include: The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo,...
Experience authentic Italian flavors right in College Point at Mamma Luciana’s
By Suzanne Monteverdi "Come back home to Mamma" and indulge in robust Italian flavors deeply inspired by one Calabrian mother's cooking. Mamma Luciana's in College Point is dishing out meals from its brick oven pizzeria and kitchen that are heavily inspired by owner Rob's mother, Luciana. "Our recipes started from my mom," Rob said....
Brooklyn Bread is Open and Delicious
As far as I'm concerned, it's officially soup season when the first frosts and first snowflakes hit. And what goes best with soup? Bread. What also pairs well with a steaming bowl of fresh pasta? Bread. What is delicious when slathered with butter or dipped in olive oil? I'm sure you know: bread. And so, what better time for a new Italian bakery t...
Chef's Spotlight: Executive Chef CARMINE DI GIOVANNI of Holden & Astor
by Marina Kennedy Esteemed Head Chef, Di Giovanni, is responsible for Holden & Astor's culinary vision. His time at renowned restaurants such as Cipriani, Tourant, and Picholine, and most recently with The Project Group, allowed Di Giovanni to develop an innate understanding of the kitchen, and has earned him a respected reputation in...
Italian restaurant Ciao Bella to close in Hewlett
Ciao Bella, the cozy Italian trattoria on Broadway in Hewlett, is closing on Aug. 13. Owner Freddy Sammarone announced on Facebook that he and his wife, Dina, "have decided that it is time to say goodbye." This week, dinner will be served only on Thursday and Friday; next week, dinner only on Friday and Saturday. On those last two evenings...