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Philadelphia is a city known for its amazing food scene ranging from high-end eateries to blue-collar cheesesteaks. However, did you know the area is also the birthplace of stromboli? That’s right, Romano’s Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant, which is located just south of the city, is the birthplace of this iconic Italian food dish. Romano’s began op...

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An uber-buzzy Italian restaurant is coming to North Dallas: Called The Sicilian Butcher, it's a modern casual restaurant serving craft meatballs, five-foot charcuterie platters, and house-made pasta, and it will open a location near Addison at 5225 Belt Line Rd. #240, in a space previously occupied by Sushi Axiom. According to a spokesperson, the r...

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The export of Italian gelato has reached an all-time high, with over 100 million kilos of gelato sold worldwide in 2024. This represents a significant milestone in the sector, as Italian gelato continues to conquer international markets. Gelato exports are experiencing steady growth, with more than 40% of Italian-made gelato now enjoyed abroad. Ita...

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The location that once housed restaurants like NOLA Brunch & Beignets and The Cookhouse before it, will soon be getting a new concept, complete with a late-night menu and a bar program. Primo's, the new tenant at 720 E. Mistletoe Ave., is an Italian eatery headed to Tobin Hill from the folks who helped bring Ida Claire to San Antonio. Primo's is th...

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Mauro Lusardi jokes about writing a book titled “Fifty Years Behind Bars” - a witty nod to his decades in the restaurant business alongside his brother Luigi. The two co-founders of the Lusardi restaurant empire have spent nearly half a century crafting a culinary legacy that spans generations. It all started with a leap of faith from Parma, Italy...

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Some foodies sneer at the mere thought of eating it, but gas station food is on the rise. Seriously, have these people never heard of Buc-Ees legendary brisket or any of the other amazing road trip snacks available at gas stations coast to coast? Even those who turn up their nose at domestic gas station cuisine, however, are sure to find a good wor...

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St. Louis isn't the first city that comes to mind when one thinks of regional cuisines. However, the Gateway to the West does have one dish that puts it on the culinary map: toasted ravioli. Don't be fooled by its name, though, this dish isn't toasted, it's deep-fried. It's usually made by breading stuffed ravioli (the stuffing depends on your tast...

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Bringing authentic Italian cuisine to the Grand Strand since 1985, Villa Romana is celebrating 40 years of business. The restaurant is a family business, owned by husband and wife, Fran and Rinaldo Montrosse. It’s located in downtown Myrtle Beach, but when you walk through the doors, it’s as if you are in Rome, where Rinaldo is from. And it’s his m...

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Tarassa’s Italian-American Cuisine is now open in Duanesburg. The eatery opened for business on Monday, January 13. The restaurant is owned by Wendy Cookingham and Doug DeMarco. DeMarco also owns DeMarco’s Pizza in Scotia. Cookingham said Tarassa’s Italian-American Cuisine is named after one of her best friends who passed away from cancer. Tarassa’...

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Gorgonzola PDO has set a new production milestone, with 5,277,959 wheels crafted in 2024—a record, according to the Protection Consortium. The figure reflects a 1.9% rise from 2023, as member companies across 15 provinces in Piedmont and Lombardy produced nearly 99,000 additional wheels. Piedmont continues to dominate production, accounting for 3,8...

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