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Austin's favorite gelato is on the way In keeping with the invasion of restaurants from Texas' other major cities, a sweet new import from Austin plans to land in Clutch City next year.   Dolce Neve, an authentic Italian gelato shop, is currently working toward opening its first Houston outpost at 4721 N. Main Street. According to Dolce...

There is a paucity of restaurants in Houston that serve calzones and even fewer establishments offer versions that match the quality of those found in Italian-American hubs along the east coast.   La Fresca Pizza is among these few, these happy few, and they have two locations. So, give thanks if you have been craving calzones over-stuffed w...

Never been to Le Cirque in New York? Well now is your chance to get a taste of the infamous place. On June 10, the Tower Club Dallas will transform into Le Cirque for one night only. "An Evening with Le Cirque" (catchy title!) is presented by ClubCorp and the event will benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.   Here's the official spi...

The Italian Cultural and Community Center will hold a cooking demonstration and dinner at 7 p.m. Friday, June 28, at the center in Houston.   "Join chef Maurizio Ferrarese, of Quattro Restaurant, Four Seasons Hotel, for a chef demonstration and an exclusive dinner," according to an Italian Cultural and Community Center press release. "The de...

Arancine e cannoli. Spiedini e ravioli. Malgrado ci sia un oceano di mezzo e quei ragazzini, probabilmente, in Sicilia non sono mai nemmeno andati. L'Italian Cultural e Community Center di Houston (www.iccchouston.com), diretto da Tiziana Ciacciofera, da qualche anno però punta sulle tradizioni e per questo "La piccola cucina" per i bambini dai 3 a...

by Kezia Kamenetz   There's something special about Italian food—no doubt about it. And there's also something special about Italian restaurants; they just have a way of making you feel at home.   It feels like the right Italian restaurant is the perfect place for a romantic evening or to celebrate a special event. Here are the top It...

by Nick Panzarella   If you're strolling down Kelvin in Rice Village, you'll eventually encounter an upscale coffee shop that seems in line with the entire Village vibe—that is until you realize the customers inside are all speaking in Italian. And those customers aren't just one Italian family in Houston by rare accident. You'll notice grou...

Get the limoncello ready because B4-U-Eat's newsletter reports that former Arcodoro Ristorante Italiano chef Giancarlo Ferrara is getting ready to debut a restaurant of his own. Amalfi Ristorante Italiano & Bar is expected to open this spring in the Galleria area, "just doors down from The Palm," according to B4-U-Eat.   Ferrara is a Sal...

The English translation of Avanti is "forward," which is an apt exhortation for the aggressively pleasing approach in design and cuisine Avanti Fort Worth has made with its debut in Cowtown.   A mainstay of Dallas' restaurant scene, first opening in 1989, Avanti has remained close to its Italian roots with its Fort Worth branch, opened in Ma...

by John Rigg The Rossa family has been involved in the restaurant business for decades, operating five restaurants in Boston and now—thanks to the efforts of Roberto Rossa and his staff—three in Houston. Antonia's Italian Ristorante, which is named for Rossa's grandmother, has locations in Katy, Sugar Land and Cypress. "Being in the business my w...

An Italian restaurant that recently closed up shop in Amarillo, Texas, appears to have left behind a sign explaining in graphic detail exactly why it went out of business.   "You sorry assed, rednecked sacked of goat sperm had no idea what you had here!" reads the "We're Closed" sign. "Good luck with your pre-packaged frozen shit food in thi...

March 3 is the date North Italia has set to open its doors at BLVD Place Phase II, making it the second Fox Restaurant Concepts restaurant to open at 1700 Post Oak. The Phoenix-based Fox opened True Food Kitchen in the same development last July.   North Italia, the second location in Texas after Austin, boasts a menu built on hand-made...