At The Rosticceria, the Maggiore Group takes a stab at carnivorous cuisine
Known for Hash Kitchen and The Sicilian Butcher, local restaurant company The Maggiore Group has launched a new concept on Tatum Boulevard and Cactus Road. The Rosticceria started dishing out Italian cuisine in mid-December.At the entrance, customers are greeted by two Roman gladiator statues and a touch of intentional graffiti, a bold pronouncemen...
A Fond Farewell to Vito’s, a Seattle Icon
January brought news about a bunch of Seattle restaurant closures. But none of the now shuttered eateries evoked more memories than the final demise of Vito’s, the First Hill restaurant ravaged by two disastrous fires. The iconic hangout on Madison had a long and colorful history. It was the well-loved stomping ground of attorneys, judges, politic...
Favorite neighborhood Italian spot Gaetano’s now does brunch
It’s common in any family business for the younger generation to add its own touch of modern style to the operation when the torch is eventually passed. At longtime neighborhood favorite Gaetano’s Ristorante, sustained success means finding the perfect blend of familiar tradition and new, exciting offerings. Patriarch Gaetano Palmeri, who passed in...
All'Antico Vinaio in Las Vegas will celebrate every year with a dedicated day
What happens in Las Vegas stays in Las Vegas, yes; but we understand that when city authorities decide to dedicate a day to the opening of your establishment the desire to share the news is great. And so it was, in fact: Tommaso Mazzanti brought his All'Antico Vinaio to the parts of Sin City; and the opening date-January 26-was officially proclaime...
Try Pasta Casalinga for a new lunchtime obsession
I have been longing for a good pasta lunch spot in Seattle since Il Corvo closed early in the pandemic. (R.I.P.) I don't know how I overlooked Pasta Casalinga, a casual spot that has served fresh pasta in Pike Place Market since 2018. Why it's awesome: Unlike Il Corvo, which was only open for weekday lunches and had long lines, Pasta Casalinga is a...
Italian cuisine in the spotlight at the Winter Fancy Food Show
Four days post the Axiom 3 launch from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, catapulting Italian culinary excellence into space for the first time, the spotlight once again graces Italian cuisine – a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage hopeful. Amid the Winter Fancy Food Show, North America’s paramount event dedicated to specialty food and be...
Corso Italia: A New Italian Culinary Destination in Scottsdale
Scottsdale is set to welcome a novel addition to its culinary scene as Corso Italia, a new Italian restaurant and market, prepares to open its doors. The 5,000-square-foot space, previously home to the Gastrome gourmet market, will now be filled with the aroma of authentic Italian cuisine, under the expert guidance of Chef Corrado La Macchia. With...
2 renowned chefs from Parma, Italy to tour Tucson’s food scene
Next week, the nonprofit Tucson City of Gastronomy (TCOG) is bringing two renowned chefs from Parma, Italy (a sister UNESCO City of Gastronomy) to town. Chef Nicole Zerbini and Chef Mario Marini will be in Tucson from Thursday, January 18 to Monday, January 22 — these chefs are stars and leaders in the Parma culinary scene and economic sector. Duri...
Pasta-licious: Oʻahu’s best Italian comfort food
It’s the winter season in Hawaiʻi; and while we don’t experience freezing temps, ice or snow, when that temperature gets below 75 degrees Fahrenheit, nearly everyone pulls out their sweaters and jackets. Italian comfort food is a great way to dive into these cold winter days; and by the number of Italian restaurants there are in the islands, it’s c...
Bartolo's Restaurant Opens New Location in Station Park
Introducing the latest in the Bartolo’s line (and the restaurant’s new flagship location), Bartolo’s Station Park opened its doors on Tuesday, January 9, boasting a full-day’s menu of fresh Italian fare for Davis County diners to enjoy. Owners Alex and Rhea Bartolo also have locations of their restaurants in Park City and Sugar House, and are look...
The world’s best sandwich shop sets opening date in Vegas
Chewy, salty, stretchy, earthy, creamy, gusty, peppery — they’re set to flourish in southwest Las Vegas beginning Jan. 26. That’s when All’Antico Vinaio, the Florentine sandwich shop sometimes called the best in the world, opens a highly anticipated outpost in about 1,400 square feet at the UnCommons development. All’Antico is famed for its sandwic...
Bar Cena brings rich Mediterranean flavors to north Scottsdale
It's dark and alluring, sophisticated yet subdued with a bit of mystery and an abundance of flavor. Welcome to Bar Cena, chef Dom Ruggiero's latest concept in north Scottsdale. Nestled next to the acclaimed Hush Public House, tinted windows and a nondescript door lead to a dimly lit lounge with suede and leather seating, wooden tables and a bar wit...
