Landry's opens new Grotto Italian Ristorante in Galveston
by Chris Shelton This week Houston-based Landry's Inc. opened the company's fifth Grotto Italian Ristorante — the third in the Houston area — located in Galveston's San Louis Resort, Spa & Conference Center. The company also has Grotto restaurants in the Woodlands, the Galleria area and at Landry's casino properties in Las Vegas and A...
The best Italian dinner ever? Houston's top chefs show off at Sugar Land's ultimate wine and food party
by Heather Staible The opening night of the Sugar Land Wine and Food Affair was a love letter from Italy, penned by five of Houston's most respected chefs. Luciano Castiello, the official ambassador for Castello Banfi Wines served as the evening's spirited narrator and host, adding bits of laughter and learning to the five-course meal deem...
Stabiler opening Italian restaurant on Jefferson Highway
by Timothy Boone Local restaurant owner Wayne Stabiler said he's "probably about a month out" from opening his latest property, Palermo Ristorante, on Jefferson Highway. "We'll be ready once we get everybody trained," said Stabiler. "I'm the only owner, so I can wait until everybody is ready before we open." The restaurant wi...
After a false start in July, Una Vita Olive Oil set to make its Santa Fe debut on September 16
Cancelled due to a conflict with the Santa Fe Opera, this special dinner event is back on the front burner. So, what happens when New Mexico's foremost olive oil expert collaborates with the Osteria d'Assisi's acclaimed executive chef? The answer: a special event menu to die for at the Osteria d'Assisi in Santa Fe on Wednesday, September 16 at 6pm...
2013 Regional cooking demonstration and dinner series
The Italian Cultural & Community Center (ICCC) will host one of Houston's best loved chefs, Renato De Pirro of Ristorante Cavour, Hotel Granduca, for a chef demonstration and an exclusive dinner at 7 pm, January 11, 2013, at ICCC, 1101 Milford, Houston, Texas, 77006. Renato De Pirro will lead diners through Italy's Lombardia region during the e...
Ruggeri’s is the red-sauce Italian spot every neighborhood wants
by Leslie Brenner Don't have dinner reservations on a Friday or Saturday night? Good luck dining out — trying to score a last-minute table on the weekend can be a fool's errand. A neighborhood Italian place that's been around forever seemed a safe bet on a recent Friday. I called ahead, but no one answered the phone, so off we wen...
Former Copeland's decor hides authentic Italian gem
by Megan Wyatt A step inside of Fratelli's Italian Grille is like a step back in time. The restaurant is located in a former Copeland's that had been shuttered since the '90s until Fratelli's opened last May. The letters "USL" and a bulldog are painted on an exterior window, paying tribute to the University of Louisiana at La...
Neighborhood Find: Roman Cucina in North Dallas
My sister-in-law Sarah eats at Roman Cucina in North Dallas at least once a week. She knows most of the staff, particularly the bartender who makes her favorite Tito's Vodka martini. Sarah has been trying to get me to eat there for years. I joined her last Saturday. I left with a smile on my face and not just because of the food. Roman Cuc...
Luna Rossa: A taste of Italy returns
by Bill Armendariz Luna Rossa Winery is bringing a taste of the old world to the new world. Based on the popularity of last year's Pizza Night, Sylvia D'Andrea is firing up the winery's brick oven and flavoring her Italian pies with pecan wood. "We want to bring back our Pizza Night every other Tuesday, beginning April 7," said D'Andr...
Romano’s Macaroni Grill Ranked #1 Italian Restaurant Chain
Nation's Restaurant News (NRN) announced today that Romano's Macaroni Grill® was the top-ranked brand in the Italian/Pizza segment among casual-dining chains in its 2016 Consumer Picks survey. Macaroni Grill also ranked 5th overall among casual-dining brands, moving up from its No. 7 ranking in 2015. The annual survey, which NRN produced...
Corner Bakery Cafe Celebrates the Flavors of Italy
Corner Bakery Cafe is saying, "buon appetito," by introducing flavors inspired by Italy and handcrafted at the Corner, available from July 26 through September 26. "We've combined traditional Italian meats and cheeses to create classic Italian flavors in our cafes," said Ric Scicchitano, Executive Vice President, Food & Supply Chain at...
Ciatti’s opens new location in Onalaska
A longtime local Italian/American restaurant has updated its name and atmosphere with its move to a new building. And its owner hopes to open more locations in the future. Ciatti's Italian Grill opened Nov. 19 at 2846 Midwest Drive in Onalaska, just north of the Hampton Inn and near Outback Steakhouse and Manny's Cocina restaurants. ...