Finding your favorite Italian restaurant in a city like New York is an extraordinary act—and once you have one, you must never let it go. Hold it tightly like the lapels of a wool coat when the wind whips down Sixth Avenue. Learn the names of the owners, the managers and the waitstaff. Greet them ebulliently, and if you can, in Italian. Try every d...
People who were fans of Pasquale's Deli in Binghamton will be pleased to learn the place is about to reopen with the same menu they remember. The popular business on the city's East Side shocked customers when it closed without advance notice 16 months ago. A short statement on the Pasquale's Deli Facebook page said the closing was due to "some une...
There is nothing like having a great meal of delicious food made from the freshest ingredients. But that food tastes even better when it is prepared by people who make it their mission to put a smile on the customer’s face. At Vinny’s New York Pizza in Manassas, that is exactly what you will find: people who pour their heart and soul into making de...
Ever walked into an old-school Italian-American deli and stood in line for a sandwich, greedily inhaling the atmosphere? Fresh bread’s yeasty breath, funk from cured meats and aged cheese, the acetic cologne of pickles and vinegar dressing, all for free. In Buffalo, you must leave the city limits, and venture into the wilds of Clarence. Dave Lyman,...
The winning recipe that has led Di Palo to reach the 100-year milestone lies in the family. Each member has contributed for five generations to carry on and expand the tradition of the food market in the heart of Little Italy. The latest product is the C. Di Palo wine bar at 151 Mott Street, where Accademia Italiana della Cucina of New York has dec...
A well-known Southern Tier dining scene name introduces something new on Market Street in Corning. Giuseppe's Italian Eatery will open on Tuesday, February 11th, following several months of renovations. The new eatery replaces the former Cuigini Italian Market and Cafe, which served the community for eight years. Giuseppe's manager Allie Kandaouras...
Deer Park may not strike most Cincinnatians as a culinary hot spot, but the northeastern suburb is home to a handful of eateries serving well-executed international cuisine. Case in point: Il Gusto Pizza and Pasta, where owner Doni Dervisholli serves up wildly good pizza and Italian dishes. First, the pizzas are New York–style pies that earned Il G...
Last night, Lady Gaga gagged the Grammys by dropping “Abracadabra,” the latest single in her upcoming album, Mayhem. The dark and clubby song gave nods to Fame Monster and Artpop, suggesting that Gaga's eighth studio album will contain elements of the classic, deranged Gaga we first fell in love with in the early 2010s. If you're going to be in New...
The displays and the aromas in the market on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx, New York are intoxicating. The air is redolent with garlic, fresh basil and the sweet smell of sausage and peppers. Colorful deli stands are filled with plump focaccia breads, ready to serve as the pillowy base for layers of provolone, prosciutto, hot peppers and breaded eggpl...
Located in the charismatic James Hotel, Scarpetta holds court as one of Manhattan’s most reliable Italian restaurants, shouldering plenty of acclaim despite consistent competition from the likes of Torissi and the great Emilio’s Ballato. The restaurant opened in 2008 in the Meatpacking District to instant acclaim, glowing from a three-star review i...
Roman cuisine seems to be having its moment in New York with new trattorias and older restaurants all featuring dishes like cacio e pepe, penne all’amatriciana and spaghetti alla carbonara, made with varying degrees of success and authenticity. Yet for ten years now one of the most exemplary of chefs, Antonio Morichini, has been doing all these dis...
Some people love a daily coffee and a buttery croissant. Others love an aperitivo—the Italian tradition of enjoying drinks and snacks before dinner. Still others love a glass of red wine and an Italian supper. Who says one restaurant can’t have all three? Italian culture is being infused into more and more cafés in New York City, as they begin to t...