Mangia!: Joey Maggiore carries on his family tradition
At his newest restaurant, The Rosticceria, Joey Maggiore greets guests with wide blue eyes, an even bigger smile, and a hug. Dripping in his trademark gold chains, he treats diners like they’re entering his home — or, better yet, his kitchen. “We create these brands, and we hope that they’re received well,” he says, fiddling with his rings. “My pas...
Where to Go for Italian Food in Las Vegas
Pasta, osso bucco, risotto, and pizza — the Las Vegas Valley is home to many Italian restaurants, ranging from the pricier ones on the Strip such as Carbone and Matteo’s at the Venetian to the local family establishments, and even the hidden spots only true Vegas locals know about. Pizza lovers, pasta fans, and general Italian cuisine devotees can...
Per Noi Trattoria Is Serving Some Of The Freshest Pasta In Utah
I love authentic Italian dishes. Fortunately, across Utah, there are some delicious places to eat with menu items that are packed with flavor. One of these is Per Noi Trattoria, an Italian restaurant in Salt Lake City with menu items, such as pasta, that you will be thinking about for weeks to come. Here, you’ll find some of the freshest (and the b...
Luchini Italian Restaurant In Las Vegas A Heavenly Treat
The City of Las Vegas is the capital of entertainment in the western United States. One could even say Las Vegas is the most entertaining place in all of America. So when we piled in the car and drove out from Los Angeles, we were going to eat like kings. There are different types of kingdoms, and my two boys were seeking to frolic in an Italian on...
After closing unexpectedly last year, this ‘iconic’ Oregon restaurant hopes to reopen in May
As it did for most people who spent time in the Willamette Valley, Nick’s Italian Cafe quickly wove its way into Thomas Ghinazzi’s life. After his daughter was born in 2014, the year he moved to Oregon, his parents brought Nick’s takeout to the hospital. Nick’s was the first place he and his wife ate out after getting married. And it was the obviou...
CiBo Pizzeria: Phoenix’s slice of Italy
CiBo, derived from the Italian word for food, stands as a beacon of Neapolitan culinary excellence in downtown Phoenix. Under the guidance of Chef Guido Saccone, hailing directly from Italy, CiBo offers a pizza experience that is unrivaled. The secret lies in the crust, achieved through a meticulous process that results in a texture both chewy and...
Where to Get Great Italian Food in Seattle
Seattle has an interesting relationship with Italian food. Restaurants specializing in “Pacific Northwest cuisine” often have Italian flourishes on their menu — throw some local seasonal ingredients in some kind of pasta dish and you got yourself an entree, baby. And there are pizzerias galore all over Seattle serving a variety of styles. But true...
1st look inside Bellagio’s 1st new restaurant since 2019
Pool dining on the Las Vegas Strip can be trickier than you might think, especially at a property like Bellagio, which has a 25-year history of showcasing its signature dream of Italian opulence: part papal palazzo, part Palladian villa, with stops by the Lake District and the d’Este gardens. But at the pool, opulence perforce meets bathing suits,...
Taste The Best Focaccia Pizza In Oregon At This Tiny Sellwood Eatery
Hungry for pizza but want something besides the typical triangle? Head to Montelupo Focacceria in Sellwood for delicious focaccia pizza. You will not be disappointed. Every time I’m in the Sellwood area, I stop in for one of the delicious, thick, chewy pizzas. Even if I’ve already eaten or there is nowhere to sit (it’s a small shop with only a few...
Idaho’s Greatest Italian Food Place is Among the Best in America
The most delicious Italian food in Idaho competing among the best in America, comes from a restaurant in one of the most unsuspecting, but growing towns in our state... Pocatello. Pocatello is growing rapidly, so it's not much of a small town anymore. And much like Boise, the dining scene is growing in the Pocatello area, too. However, when it come...
Lean into the unexpected at Casale’s Halfway Club, Reno’s oldest Italian restaurant
Opened in 1937, Casale’s Halfway Club, named for its location halfway between Reno and Sparks, has a long and storied history. For nearly 100 years, the family-owned hotspot has been a mecca for locals looking for good food in an unfussy environment. What started as a fruit stand and small market has morphed into one of the most delicious and authe...
Mici Italian celebrates re-grand opening in Queen Creek
Last month, on Feb. 27, Mici Italian celebrated its re-grand opening with an official Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony. In attendance were Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce staff, local business owners, Queen Creek Councilman Bryan McClure, Kurt Riske with Level Up Projects and Mici Italian co-owner Marissa Miceli and family. G...