L'Artigiano, Gelato from Italy, Makes United States Debut in New York City
L'Artigiano, synonymous in Italy with creamy, flavorful gelato and a long history in the region of Umbria, is making its debut in the United States in the same city that so many Italians have called home for generations — New York. Officially launching across 12 retailers at over 400 locations in the New York City metro area, L'Artigiano is now ava...
From Nancy Pelosi to Paul McCartney: the story of the Italian chef cooking in ultra-luxury homes in New York
From Manhattan to the Hamptons, from New Jersey to Miami. Every week, chef Pasquale Martinelli conquers the palates of wealthy Americans. Businessmen, showbiz stars like Nancy Pelosi, Henry Kissinger, Liza Minelli, Paul McCartney, Bloomberg, and famous athletes. He does this through dishes of Puglian tradition, based on simple yet excellent quality...
Dalfonso’s Italian Imports is coming to Five Points neighborhood
The Five Points neighborhood continues to grow in ways that few people could have imagined. Following recent news of the reopening of Remedy House, there is now another exciting development underway. The Five Points neighborhood continues to grow in ways that few people could have imagined. Following recent news of the reopening of Remedy House, th...
Syosset’s Flora’s Pizza Cafe is bringing an Italian wine bar to Port Washington
Fans of the instantly popular Flora’s Pizza Cafe in Syosset will have cause for celebration this spring with the opening of their newest location, Flora’s Wine Bar & Restaurant, in Port Washington. Flora’s, owned by the husband-and-wife team Ervis and Gabriella Xhelaj, both hailing from Italy, was founded in 2023 and offers a menu featuring pizza,...
Where to Find Specialty Easter Offerings in Bronx Little Italy
From meats to sweets to spirits, the neighborhood provides a one-stop-shop for everyone’s Easter needs. Below are some of the holiday offerings from various family-owned businesses and local shops that are sure to make any Easter celebration “egg-stra” special. Easter Egg Bread from Addeo & Sons Bakery, Madonia Bakery & Terranova Bakery – The baker...
Bronx Little Italy Pastry Shops Celebrate St. Joseph's Day with Feast Day Pastries
On behalf of Bronx Little Italy, let's spotlight some of the local pastry shops celebrating St. Joseph’s Day with sweet offerings this year. The Feast of St. Joseph, or La Festa di San Giuseppe, is celebrated annually on March 19th (Tuesday this year) to honor the husband of the Virgin Mary and earthly father to Jesus. It is also the day in which I...
Eataly Soho is offering its first-ever brunch service this weekend
The ever-growing Eataly empire, which now boasts 50 outposts all over the globe including three in Manhattan, opened its 20,000-square-foot Soho superstore this past November. And on Saturday, March 16, it will serve Eataly's its first-ever NYC brunch. What will the first brunch menu at any NYC Eataly include? The menu lists an uova benedettine, w...
Umberto's of Long Island: A Culinary Journey through Authentic Italian Delights in Dunedin
Umberto's of Long Island in Dunedin is a fantastic place for traditional Italian cuisine. It truly captures the essence of a classic Italian dining experience. This restaurant is charming and committed to quality. It has won the hearts of locals and visitors. Umberto's in Dunedin is known for its generous portions, excellent service, and delicious...
Cerasella: Italian Delights in Long Island
In Italy, “we would call this a bar,” Caterina Pepe tells us. We’re chatting inside Cerasella (pronounced “Chair-ah-Sell-ah”), the small pasticceria e caffetteria she owns with her husband, Luca Schiano, not far from their home in Long Island City. In New York, of course, a bar is typically adults-only, and rarely known for its food. Using that nam...
This Classic New York Italian Eatery Boasts Timeless Old-School Vibes
There’s no denying the exuberance of Italians—expressing themselves not only through their voices but also with their animated hand gestures. Now, imagine infusing the energy of the third-largest Italian population outside of Italy, right here in a New York City restaurant. The result? A family-style dinner party at Tony’s Di Napoli, a celebrated A...
Vinitaly International Academy Celebrate 12 New Italian Wine Ambassadors certified at its New York edition
Vinitaly International Academy, the renowned Italian wine education institute, hosted the 28th edition of its rigorous Italian Wine Ambassador certification course on 4-6 March 2024 at Banville Wine Merchants in New York, certifying 12 new Ambassadors. The Course 2024 marked the comeback of Vinitaly International Academy in the United States. A tot...
"Are These The Top Italian Bakeries in Upstate NY? We Think So!
It was almost impossible to write this gallery without drooling. The cannoli's, the tiramisu, the struffoli, the pusties, the sfogliatelle, oh my! The photos are amazing! There are many, many Italian bakeries around Upstate New York. Our region has a very large Italian-American population and these citizens have brought over many of the great Ol...