The new chapter of “Barolo & Barbaresco World Opening (BBWO)” 2025, one of the most important Italian wine events in the world, promoted by the Consorzio di Tutela Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Dogliani, will present its 4th edition, on a new traveling format. In addition to the Grand Tasting at The Branch Park Pavilion in Austin, Texas, on March...
READ MOREWhile most visit Italy and think, I should move here, Ari and Amy Lowenstein thought to bring Italy's renowned culinary scene to Dallas when he first opened Ari's Pantry in December 2023. The dream was just a seed decades ago. After spending 10 years in Rome, Ari discovered his passion for food among the aisles of his neighborhood market, Mercato R...
READ MOREDue’ Cucina, a Seattle-based Italian pasta house, has opened in Dallas’ Lakewood Shopping Center. The company has four other locations, all in the Seattle area. We’re not sure how Due’ Cucina’s lone non-Washington state location found itself in Dallas, but we’re glad it did — we like this place a lot. The founders, Filippo Fiori and Davide Macchi,...
READ MOREFor travelers dreaming of sampling pizza in Naples, touring the frescoes of Florence, visiting the museums of Rome, and sipping endless Aperol Spritzes overlooking the Adriatic Sea in summer 2025, there’s good news: American Airlines is adding additional flights to Italy next year. American Airlines recently announced plans to add service from the...
READ MOREThe Fall Tour of Taste of Italy 2024 has concluded with remarkable public success, confirming its status as an essential event for Italian food & beverage companies looking to enter the U.S. market. The events, conceived and managed by the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce of Texas in Houston, target food industry professionals, gastronomy enthusia...
READ MOREIn 1956, Joe Barraco Sr. opened a grocery store at 2919 Bryan St. in Dallas, which along with Jimmy’s Food Store was part of Dallas’ Little Italy with bakeries, cleaners, florists and the like – all Italian. After many successful years in the grocery business, the Barraco family decided to expand their passion for food by opening the original Prego...
READ MOREBishop Arts screams Lucia which has beckoned food lovers with its promise of handmade pasta and an extraordinary salumi selection. Nestled among the lively streets and eclectic shops, Lucia is more than just a restaurant; it is a celebration of Italian culinary artistry, anchored by the skilled hands of Chef David Uygur. While the menu at Lucia cha...
READ MOREThe Friedkin Group, owners of AS Roma, have announced a new project in the USA, where they will help to redevelop the Toyota Stadium, regular home of MLS outfit FC Dallas. The Toyota Stadium is set to undergo a series of major redevelopments, which are expected to begin in 2025 and be completed by 2028. The costs are expected to total around €178m...
READ MOREThe 10th anniversary of the Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival was celebrated in Dallas. Several groups participated in the parade, from the Civil Air Patrol to the Italian Air Force Representation from Sheppard Whicita Falls, the Knights of Columbus, the Skyline Band, with horses and riders from the Texas Horse Park and River Ranch, from For...
READ MOREColumbus Day Parade and Italian Festival: tenth anniversary in Dallas on Oct. 13. will parade following the Civil and Military Authorities the Texas Park horses, the Skyline school band. Also performing will be the renowned Emerald City Band and Pino Marelli orchestra. A display of Italian sports cars, and the presence of restaurateurs and Italian...
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