Portobello marks 20 years in business in Brookfield
Not much has changed over the years at Portobello Restaurant & Pizza. It is still a quaint Italian restaurant in the Four Corners area of Brookfield, Kenny is still making pizzas and other fresh menu items, it’s still BYOB and still does not accept credit cards. On Friday, the restaurant will mark its 20th anniversary in business, proving that some...
Sfoglia Emiliana workshop&Pasta tasting by Casa Artusi at Eataly
When: Wednesday, November 15, 2017 From 11:00 am To 1:00 pm - Where: Eataly - 43 E Ohio Street - Organized by : Istituto Italiano di Cultura In collaboration with : Eataly Chicago - Entrance : Free Learn how to make hand-made pasta the authentic way Italian people do in Emilia-Romagna! A promotional tasting of the pasta will follow. Presented on th...
C'era Una Volta's authentic Italian a welcome change of pace in South Elgin
Do you get that "Groundhog Day" wooziness driving down the South Elgin Randall Road corridor, which is bursting with monotonous businesses without much character? This may explain why so many diners hungry for a change of pace are filling the seats at seven-week-old C'era Una Volta. Once upon a time (the literal translation of C'era Una Volta), own...
Tony Priolo Will Start Slinging Burgers This Winter at Maillard Tavern
Heads up, Piccolo Sogno—and burger—fans: Ace Italian food chef Tony Priolo has jumped on the comfort food train, announcing plans to open Maillard Tavern (494 N. Milwaukee Ave., River West) in December, just across the street from his famed, white-tableclothed first restaurant. The chef (who co-owns both Piccolo Sogno and Nonnina with Ciro Longobar...
Caradaro Club Milwaukee’s first pizza
Season’s eatings! The weather may be getting colder, but Dining Month on OnMilwaukee is just cooking up, dishing out your winning picks in this year’s Best of Dining poll. Dining Month is brought to you by Fein Brothers, your premier food service equipment and supply dealer in Wisconsin since 1929. Congratulations to all of the winners, and happy e...
Pasta Pasta Festa Nov. 10 in Clinton Township
Some of the area's top restaurants, chefs and catering companies will compete for the title of best pasta this Friday night -- and you can be the judge. The event Pasta Pasta Festa is happening Friday, November 10 at 7:30 p.m in Clinton Township at the Italian American Cultural Society and Banquet Center. Kim Mellon from Ultimate Fun Productions...
Bill's Bites: Springbrook Italian Bistro & Tap House scores with authentic flavors
Bill’s Bites has been to nearly 100 establishments during our run, but this was a first. We have now been around long enough to go to the same building -- but to try a new restaurant. A few years ago, for the start of golf season, Bill’s Bites stopped by the Ale House, a restaurant attached to the Springbrook Golf Course. Now we're back at the golf...
Sons of Italy support St. Rose
The Kankakee County Lodge of the Sons of Italy goes on record supporting the Concerned Catholics of Kankakee in their effort to keep St. Rose Church open. St. Rose was the host of the Sons of Italy meetings for many years and still has a vital role to play in the community. St. Rose is the oldest Catholic parish in the city of Kankakee. It was foun...
Live Cooking Demonstration & Dinner!
Second Week of Italian Cuisine in the World. Don't Miss Out on This!! An extraordinary plan to support the internationalization of Made in Italy brand and to promote High Italian Cuisine - Alta Cucina Italiana. Live Cooking Demonstration with Iron Chef America Judge, Mario Rizzotti together with Chef Adam Weisell Dinner will be served during demons...
Sanford man's fig tree brings back memories of childhood in Italy
Louis Vescio, 77, has fond memories of growing up in southern Italy with his parents and younger brother. The Sanford resident, who moved to the United States with his family in 1955 at the age of 15, remembers climbing fig trees and running through long rows of grapes in the vineyards. Their small hometown of Conflenti is located in Calabria, the...
Book Presentation: "The Pope of Physics: Enrico Fermi and the Birth of the Atomic Age" (Henry Holt, 2016) by Gino Segrè and Bettina Hoerlin
When: Tuesday, November 28, 2017 From 6:00 pm To 8:00 pm - Where: Italian Cultural Institute - 500 N Michigan, #1450 - Organized by : Istituto Italiano di Cultura - Entrance : Free Enrico Fermi is unquestionably among the greats of the world's physicists, the most famous Italian scientist since Galileo. Called the Pope by his peers, he was regarded...
'Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage' Brings Italian Fare To Old Town
A new Italian spot, offering sandwiches, hot dogs and more, has opened its doors in the neighborhood. Called Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage, the fresh arrival is located at 157 W North Ave. (between La Salle Dr. & Wells St.) in Old Town. Pop's—which has locations throughout the greater Chicago area—specializes in sandwiches, burgers, dogs and more....