Zoppé family brings the fun and tradition of big top circus to Fraser
The circus is back in town – a Grand County tradition, Zoppé: an Italian Family Circus will perform in Fraser this summer, capturing the imagination of young and old alike. Families can step inside an enormous blue-and-white Big Top tent adorned with international flags representing the homes of the performers inside from July 21-31. Attendees can...
A Taste of Sicily in the Mountains of Montana
Piccola Cucina has five restaurants: three in New York City, one in Ibiza, Spain, and one in Red Lodge, Montana, population 2,200. Red Lodge anchors one end of the spectacular Beartooth Highway and is a gateway community for Yellowstone National Park. Visiting the park requires driving through Beartooth Pass, which, at over 10,000 feet, closes for...
Omaha Westside graduate finds new life and love in Italy
Caroline Cimino went to college in Italy and never left. The Omaha Westside graduate wakes up each morning in her studio apartment to the smell of the lemon grove outside her window and to the ringing bells from the church next door.She cycles each day around some of the most beautiful scenery in the Mediterranean. “My family went on vacation to It...
Her red sauce is dynamite but Ragazza’s owner gives the chef title to her Italian heritage
Family is baked into the core of Laura Norris’ restaurants, she shared, from the Italian recipes served at Ragazza in Westport to the brother-sister duo running the new Enzo Wine Bar and Bistro together in the River Market. She opened Ragazza, which now sits at the corner of 43rd and Main streets, in 2013 and Enzo — in the former City Market Bo Lin...
Rossi’s Opens In Mama Sannino’s Spot
Inevitably, when a long-lived, traditional mom-and-pop Italian restaurant closes its doors, and new restauranteurs move in, nostalgic patrons may be critical of the new establishment. Rossi’s Italian Eatery recently opened at 5800 W. 38th Ave., the space where Mama Sannino’s served memorable meals for a decade. I never ate at Mama Sannino’s, so I c...
Mother Cabrini Shrine
Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini is one of many saints whose lives show that God often makes miracles using the weakest of instruments. Born in Lombardy, Italy, in 1850, little Francesca was such a fragile and tiny baby that she was immediately taken to the church to be baptized in case she didn’t survive the night. She was small and physically frail...
Ricardo’s Italian Cafe is reopening as Riccardo’s on Broadway in downtown St. Louis after a nearly decade-long closure
Riccardo’s On Broadway is opening downtown in the former home of Shady Jack's Saloon at 1432 N. Broadway. The Italian eatery is a new iteration of Ricardo’s Italian Cafe, which was in Lafayette Square (now the home of Polite Society at 1923 Park Ave.) and closed nearly a decade ago. The new restaurant will unveil a revamped menu at its grand openin...
Zanti’s Deli Offers Italian Sandwiches in South St. Louis County
Since the opening of Zanti’s Deli (181 Concord Plaza Shopping Center, Sappington), husband and wife Roberto and Annette Zanti have been busy serving Italian sandwiches in a counter-service setting. The 10 sandwiches include the Zanti’s Italiano — a customer favorite with mortadella, salame, ham and capocollo — and a classic meatball sub made with h...
New Italian steakhouse opens in north Colorado Springs
Cansano Italian Steakhouse, 1895 Democracy Point, has opened serving flavors and dishes from the Abruzzo region in central Italy. Cansano is part of FO4R North restaurant and bar complex by Five Times Hospitality Group. It’s the second of four of the highly anticipated eateries to open. Any dish on the menu is sure to please. A delicious way to sta...
Buca di Beppo Celebrates 30 Years of Service
Buca di Beppo, the renowned Italian restaurant chain, announced its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of serving authentic Italian cuisine and creating unforgettable dining moments. Since its inception, Buca di Beppo has remained a beloved destination for families, friends, and food enthusiasts seeking exceptional Italian flavors and a warm,...
Spaghetti Western Italian restaurant found its home in downtown Fargo
A family-owned restaurant, Spaghetti Western began its soft opening just two weeks ago. But as of Wednesday, July 5, they have officially opened. Their menu includes $10 to $20 entrees of fresh salads, along with homemade pastas with traditional sauces and imported cheeses from Italy. Recipes were inspired by the family's grandmothers. The most pop...
If Pasta Is Your Love Language, You’ll Be In Heaven At Abruzzo Italian Kitchen In Montana
There are some occasions that call for casual, simple food. When you just need a quick bite or something unfussy. Then, there are moments that require something a bit more. These are the days when you’re in search of an experience that feels like something special. When you need something unique, we love the idea of one particular spot in Whitefish...