Four New Yorkers on Bringing Italy to the City
Italian influence in New York City isn’t hard to find; it’s in the faces of 12% of the population, the trattoria-like restaurants that seem to be on every corner, the Aperol Spritzes in everyone’s hand come happy hour, and the neighborhoods in which you hear more Italian spoken than English. In the early 20th century, the city saw a massive influx...
Savor Italy’s Finest: Prosciutto di Carpegna PDO Shines at NYC Wine & Food Festival
Prosciutto di Carpegna PDO, one of Italy’s finest cured hams, takes the spotlight at this year’s NYC Wine & Food Festival. Thanks to the European co-funded project “The EU Gem Ham”, Prosciutto di Carpegna PDO will offer festival-goers a chance to savor centuries of Italian tradition at the Grand Tasting Pavilion from October 18th to 20th, and at an...
High-End Italian Restaurant, Adria, Makes Its Way to Second Avenue
Flavors of the sea seep into the large, fluffy tubes of pasta and the bright red sauce of the lobster paccheri at Adria, an Italian restaurant that recently opened at 1556 Second Avenue (between 80th and 81st streets). Replacing Gray Hawk Grill, an American diner that delighted customers for four years, Adria joins Aunt Jake’s, San Matteo, and La P...
Gino's: The Historic NYC Restaurant Beloved By Marilyn Monroe
Gino's, a historic restaurant in New York City, was more than just a pizzeria; it was a cultural landmark. Operating for an impressive 65 years, it was renowned for its humble ambiance and was considered one of the best Italian restaurants in NYC during its heyday. Nestled in the heart of Manhattan, the eatery became a hotspot for celebrities and s...
The Last Latteria of New York's Little Italy
Lou Di Palo has been behind the counter at his family’s gastronomia for 72 years, but he jokes that he’s been there for 73–if you include the time his pregnant mother worked there too. At the corner of Grand and Mott Street in New York City’s Little Italy, with dark green awnings and wheels of Parmigiano lining the windows, Di Palo’s Fine Foods ha...
A Tavola NYC 2024
A Tavola - Telling H.E.R. Story, NOIAW signature national program, started in 2023 to gather Italian women's voices on our History, Education, and Renaissance, launches its second chapter. We will talk about the names and faces behind the stories that you learned a tavola. How do we keep the spirit of those names alive? Why is it important to share...
Simply Italian Great Wines US Tour – New York – Master Classes & Trade Walk Around
Buongiorno New York Wine Industry! Get ready to experience one of the finest and most unique global Italian wine events: Simply Italian Great Wines U.S. Tour 2024 returning to the Big Apple with a full day program of wine tastings, networking and discovering new grapes, appellations and wineries. And happily rediscovering the always popular brands...
Edigio Pasticceria Celebrates 112 Years in Business
It was not long after his immigration to the United States in 1909 that Don Pasquale Egidio founded his business. An immigrant from Salerno, Italy, Egidio settled on Mulberry Street in Manhattan’s Little Italy. In 1912, he established his roots at Egidio Pasticceria on East 187th St. and Hughes Avenue and has been in business ever since. Egidio gre...
New York City a Tavola: the Best Italian Restaurants in NYC according to Italians
Dorothy said it best, “There’s no place like home.” But, every once in a while, we find a place that makes us feel like we’ve clicked our ruby red slippers three times–even if it may be 5,000 miles away from Italy. Whether you’re an expat who’s homesick for the rhythm of the local bar, a local dreaming of that incredible pizza you had on holiday to...
Italian restaurant in Piermont has wood-burning stove from Naples, 40 Italian beers, more
Sixteen months after introducing Italian fine dining to Sparkill with Lanni's Cucina Verace Italiana, veteran restaurateur Vittorio Lanni has opened a new place in Piermont, complete with (at least for the moment) a red Ferrari parked outside next to signs pointing to Amalfi, Salerno, Positano, Napoli and Procida. Trattoria Da Vittorio, which premi...
Realmuto Alta Pasticceria Brings Italian Delicacies to NYC
For the first time in twenty years, Realmuto Hospitality Group, led by hospitality extraordinaire Francesco Realmuto, is committing to its first sit-down outpost in the charming West Village. Inspired by the famed Cova Milano and Gilli Firenze pasticceria of Italy, Realmuto Alta Pasticceria will bring an authentic slice of Italian hospitality and c...
Stellina Ristorante Shines Bright with Regional Italian Cuisine
Nestled in the charming hamlet of Oyster Bay, NY, on Long Island’s north shore, Stellina Ristorante has become not only a shining star on the local dining scene but to everyone that gets wind of it. With its focus on authentic Italian cuisine, impeccable service, and a warm, welcoming ambiance, Stellina offers a delightful dining experience that tr...