Best Places to Get Pasta in the Hudson Valley
5 places to get great pasta in the Hudson Valley. National Pasta Day according to National Day Calendar celebrates all things pasta annually on Oct. 17. October also happens to be National Pasta Month. This got us thinking about what the best spots are in the Hudson Valley to get a good pasta dinner. Off the top of my head, some places that I have...
“Ingredients/Ingredienti” series. “Recipes in the kitchen, recipes for life”
Friday November 15 2024, 6 PM (Local time). IIC-NY 686 Park Avenue, NY. Register here. Presentation of the book "Grandpa’s Recipes and Memories, a Mediterranean lifestyle" (Graus Edizioni, 2024) by Francesca Di Matteo. Like all grandparents, Grandpa Angelo always had a lot to tell and teach. Born in Italy, he emigrated to America to build his own f...
This New NYC Eatery Has the Authentic (and Inventive) Italian Panettone You Need This Holiday Season
New York City is in a state of transition. The hazy summer days have faded into the background, making way for crisper fall air as the metropolis and its dwellers return to the break-neck rhythm leading to the holidays. The West Village, one of New York City’s most unique and historic neighborhoods, is also shifting. In what used to be a gray garag...
Discover Rampoldi: A Culinary Gem in New York
Nestled in the heart of Manhattan, Rampoldi Restaurant invites you to experience an exquisite blend of Italian cuisine and contemporary dining. With a commitment to using the finest ingredients and traditional recipes, Rampoldi has quickly become a favorite among both locals and visitors. A Taste of TraditionAt Rampoldi, every dish is a celebration...
“Ingredients/Ingredienti series. Preserving traditions: How Italian Immigrants in the USA maintain the Mediterranean diet
Wednesday November 13 2024, 6 PM to 8 PM (Local time). IIC-NY 686 Park Avenue, NY. The aim of the event is to explore the adaptation of the Mediterranean diet outside Italy and how it changes when it comes into contact with other cultures. Professor Annamaria Colao, UNESCO Chair and professor at the Federico II University of Naples, defines this ph...
Alessa brings la dolce vita to Midtown, with a dash of New York swagger
When Alessa Cucina e Bar opened in The Penn District on Sept. 20, it brought more than just another Italian restaurant to Midtown — it delivered a fresh take on Italian dining that’s equal parts elegance and fun. The latest venture from Thomas Murphy of 212 Hospitality Group (of Juniper Bar and Bourbon & Branch fame), Alessa is the kind of place wh...
New York Is the Birthplace of the Cannoli Bar
One day, Peter Ariola Jr. — third-generation owner of Long Island pastry business Ariola Bakery — had an idea: What if he took the broken shells of his cannoli and transformed them into candy bars? They had used the shells in a cheesecake before, so there was a precedent, but he was after a more portable and shelf-stable format. “When you fill a ca...
From Venezia to the Village: Sullaluna Bookshop and Bistrot Arrives in NYC
A new independent bookstore and bistrot has landed in Greenwich Village, joining a number of up-and-coming book bars in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Helmed by Francesca Rizzi and her husband Rodolfo Tonello, along with their eldest son, Fulgi Tonello, Sullaluna NYC distinguishes itself with a focus on illustrated books for children and adults in English...
Fornino Celebrates 20 Years in North Brooklyn
While new pizza joints have proliferated in North Brooklyn, one mainstay just celebrated its 20th anniversary. Fornino (849 Manhattan Ave.), a local pizza spot founded by Brooklyn native Chef Michael Ayoub, has served pizza and Italian cuisine to North Brooklyn for two decades. Chef Ayoub opened Fornino, named after his mother, in Williamsburg and...
Focaccia di Recco drives the New York Times crazy: all about the Ligurian product
The focaccia di Recco, a gastronomic icon of Liguria, has recently captured the attention of the prestigious New York Times, projecting its fame beyond Italian borders and being appreciated by overseas palates. Famous for its popular authenticity, this delicacy is distinguished by the crispness of its thin dough, which encloses within it a creamy a...
This Cozy Italian Trattoria Is Nestled in the Iconic Fifth Avenue Building in New York City
Hidden away in one of Greenwich Village’s most famed buildings, Trattoria One Fifth is far more than just another moody Italian restaurant in Manhattan. Its storied walls have witnessed numerous notable events and social gatherings—from patrons toasting martinis while WWII soldiers paraded through downtown, to the ’30s supper club Number One Bar, w...
Lulla is One of New York’s Most Reliable Neighborhood Italian Restaurants
Whether you’re a local living in New York or a tourist visiting the city, look no further than Lulla for a comforting Italian meal. Located in the foyer of the Motto by Hilton New York City Chelsea Hotel, Lulla is a modern, cozy, no-fuss Italian restaurant that serves all guests delicious pasta and entrees in a relaxing ambiance. Travel critics oft...