Donna’s brings classic Italian food back to “The Hill”
By Lauren Halligan Guests can soon return to 14th street for good old fashioned Italian food. Located at 1 14th St. in the neighborhood known as The Hill, Donna's Italian Restaurant will soon open to the public. This space, formerly a family-run eatery called Minissale's, has been known for offering hearty and delicious Italian fare for the l...
Stephano's Ristorante makes Italian-American classics sing
On weekends, the small gravel parking lot in front of Stephano's Ristorante can barely accommodate the dozens of vehicles that converge on this Wappingers Falls favorite. The modest place fills up quickly, creating a rubbernecking bottleneck of would-be diners speculating on the next available table as they stand in the foyer. Ambience is...
Best new calzones in NYC: Fresh takes on the Italian turnover
In recent years, pizza has gotten plenty of au courant twists, with offbeat toppings, local ingredients and deep-fried modernizations dominating the scene, but calzones have largely been neglected in the pie case. Now, a few ballsy pizzerias—including Roberta's, Motorino and Brooklyn Central—are defying the tired cheese-sauce-dough norm, s...
Cheap Eats: Casa-Di-Pizza is a favorite for families
by Lisa Johnson It's difficult to find a restaurant upon which the whole family can agree. Usually, when I give my sons a choice, they list off the big chains. In an effort to broaden their horizons, I took them to "work" as I checked out Casa-Di-Pizza. A.J., Billy and I entered the restaurant with a bit of confusion. While I had...
Delta, il volo estivo Roma-New York prolungato all’inverno
Delta Air Lines prolungherà il volo estivo tra Roma Fiumicino e New York JFK durante il prossimo inverno. Il servizio sarà effettuato insieme al partner di joint venture Alitalia, in aggiunta ai due voli già operati da quest'ultima per New York. Delta e Alitalia saranno gli unici vettori a operare collegamenti tra Roma e New York quest'inverno. &n...
New Takes on Nutella
Across America, chefs are using Nutella, the hazelnut spread created in 1944 in Italy, as the foundation for creative dishes that go beyond breakfast to include savory entrées and gourmet desserts. Chef Lucero Martinez of Pampano Restaurant in New York City grew up in Mexico City. Her family makes 10 different moles back home. Folding...
Via Vai Italian Chef/Owner Brings Michelin Experience to Astoria
by Sara ventiera Rome native Antonio Morichini has spent time in the kitchens of some of the best restaurants in the Italian capital. He began with a two-year stage at Michelin-starred Il Convivio Troiani, then worked his way up to sous chef and then chef de cuisine at numerous eateries with designations from the esteemed organization, inc...
Iavarone Bros.: Have Lunch With Family
Iavarone Bros. isn't your average deli, ranging in different meats, cheese and seafood, this family owned deli brings Italian flavor down the block from your home. Located in Maspeth, Iavarone Bros. prides themselves on their customer loyalty, people come in and are automatically greeted by the butchers by name. The shop gives you a feeling of...
This Staten Island Restaurant Employs Grandmas Instead Of Chefs
"Just like grandma used to make" is much more than a clever advertising scheme, it's literally what's happening at Staten Island's Enoteca Maria, where the kitchen's staffed not by professionally trained chefs, but by a fleet of "nonnas" from around the world. For about a decade, owner Jody Scaravella has opened his kitchens to grandmother...
Men Who Dine Guest Bloggers: Italian Dine Out at Macelleria!
Before it was hip and trendy in the Meatpacking District, Sergio and Violetta Bitici, became pioneers and opened the now legendary Macelleria. Macelleria means "butcher shop" in Italian and to be completely honest, this is where you can find some of the best steaks on the planet. Sergio Bitici is one of New York City's premiere restaurante...
Barilla Pasta Opens Restaurant in New York: Aims to Be 'Italian Version of Chipotle'
Barilla, the Italian-American pasta company, whose CEO made headlines last fall for saying he would never feature a gay family in his advertisements, has just opened their first restaurant, called Academia Barilla, in Midtown Manhattan. According to The Wall Street Journal, Barilla has been making pasta for 138 years, but this is the company's fir...
Russo's New York Pizzeria Opens in Spring
The wait is over in Spring. - Russo's New York Pizzeria has arrived. Now, more of the Houston area's raving Russo's fans can savor the tastes, aromas and unmistakable ambiance of an authentic New York-style pizzeria. The well-known fast casual Italian restaurant that brings to life old-world charm and hospitality recently opened just south...