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The Northeast Side of San Antonio is an oft overlooked corridor when it comes to grabbing food, despite being home to local heavy hitters like Kim's Galbi, Wayne's Wings, and Comfort Cafe. But a new restaurant is bringing quality Italian dining to the area with its romantic setting and old-fashioned hospitality. New Italian restaurant Pazzo Pastari...

A fine Italian meal doesn’t have to be at a fancy restaurant. In fact, some of the best meals you’ll ever have are found within unassuming exteriors in neighborhoods outside of the touristy areas…that’s where the good stuff is. That’s certainly the case when it comes to Anthony’s Italian Deli, one of the best Italian restaurants in Louisiana. Let’s...

Have you ever had Italian food with a Southern flare? If not, we’re about to change your life for good. Make your way to Morina’s Italian Restaurant, an unfussy eatery serving some of the best Italian food in Arkansas. And it’s no surprise that this hidden gem is dishing up delicious eats, as the meals are prepared fresh daily from authentic recipe...

For the past few weeks, restaurant-obsessed Houstonians have been making their way to the East End to try Mimo. Quietly open for lunch only (for now), the new Italian restaurant has been earning raves for its commitment to serving well executed dishes in a clean, comfortable space. Led by chef Fernando Rios and beverage specialist Mike Sammons, Mim...

Mimo still feels a little bit like a secret. The new Italian spot from chef Fernando Rios and wine guru Mike Sammons lurks in back of Tlacquepaque Market, so you have to zig-zag past the center’s colorful facades to find it. The hours reinforce that hard-to-get feel. Mimo is only open for lunch from Thursday through Saturday right now, although din...

Artisanal pizza with ingredients bought from Italy or locally sourced will soon be served in a neighborhood restaurant on Grapevine’s Main Street. The Miami-born pizzeria Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza is opening its second Texas location in Grapevine on May 2, according to a press release. Mister O1 is located in Grapevine at 129 S. Main St., Ste....

The soul of Carbone’s Fine Food and Wine is still inside the Italian restaurant on Dallas’ Oak Lawn Avenue. But its new name is Barsotti’s Fine Food and Liqueurs. It’s now open. Owner Julian Barsotti is happy with the changes made to his 11-year-old restaurant. It’s prettier. The menu is bigger. The bar, now a focal point, feels like a place you’ll...

From its inception, New Orleans has been a city of cultural fusion. Centuries of being a key trading port made the city a high-traffic zone, where many different peoples intersected. People brought with them their own culinary traditions, which then made a mark on the local cuisine.  New Orleans is well known for Creole food. This style has West Af...

Houston restauranter Brian Doke is expanding his business with a new eatery slated to open later this month. Dante’s River Oaks will open its door on May 16 at 4340 Westheimer Road, Suite 150, the space formerly occupied by the recently shuttered Italian restaurant Concura. The new concept will channel “the ‘la dolce vita’ lifestyle with laidback f...

With origins that date all the way back to Palermo in Italy, Little Italy celebrated 40 years of doing business Saturday at its location off West Avenue near the intersection of Blanco. The Visocaro family opened the restaurant in San Antonio in 1983 after operating a pizzeria in New York. Little Italy evokes plenty of history and ambiance with Dea...

The transformation of the Redding House mansion in downtown Biloxi into a fine dining Italian restaurant is about to begin. Brothers Jack and Phil Rizzutto, who own Rizzuto’s Ristorante & Chop House in New Orleans, are getting the permits and ordering equipment for their new restaurant at 770 Jackson Street near Biloxi City Hall. “We plan to open p...

Indulge in the beloved flavors of Italy at Houston’s finest Italian restaurants, that are guaranteed to cater to every craving that may arise. From homemade pastas to Houston’s favorite pizza, the city offers a diverse range of culinary delights that are a treat for locals and tourists alike! Experience the extravagance of classic Italian recipes t...