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To many, Liguria is the land of pesto sauce, Portofino, focaccia, and the Cinque Terre. But Ligurian foods (and the landscapes for that matter), extend far beyond the obvious. Here's a look at six essential Ligurian eats to look out for next time you're in that neck of northern Italy nestled along the Mediterranean between France and Tuscany.  1. C...

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As if Chatham couldn’t get any leafier or prettier in its upstate appeal, it has Nonne Pizza & Cucina as a lovely addition in town. Stroll Main Street on some warm evening, peering in storefronts after a beer at The People’s Pub or Chatham Brewing, and you’ll come across bistro tables on the wide forecourt of a former gallery with strung garden lig...

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Grandscape is a massive multi-purpose Berkshire Hathway-backed development occupying 400 acres south of the Sam Rayburn Tollway in The Colony. It boasts a hotel and spa, an outdoor lawn and stage, restaurants, retail space, a theater and more. Davio's Northern Italian opened as part of Grandscape in November and comes to North Texas by way of Bosto...

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Pizza, “Italiano” fried chicken and jojos – a sort of holy trinity of dishes – have a place at the table and, often, all at the same time, in northeast Ohio. In Columbus, it’s a less common occurrence. Daniel Shackelford and Larry Halpin, lifelong friends, are trying to trying to raise the profile of the trio with the opening of their second Gionin...

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Celebrity chef Mary Ann Esposito faced Tuscan Brands founder Joe Faro in a meatball-making competition Saturday during the grand opening of Tuscan Village's  Phase 2.  Esposito's recipe, which triggered a few quizzical stares, included ground pork sausage and veal along with pine nuts, golden raisins, fresh garlic, sautéed onions and Parmesan chees...

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The City Paper’s list of top seven Italian restaurants in Charleston spans the entire Lowcountry, from downtown to Sullivan’s and Johns Islands. And while you’ll of course find Italian staples, the chefs at these destinations find ways to impart cuisine and flavors from all the regions in Italy. There’s no shortage of options, but we’re here to hel...

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You know you're in an authentic Italian eatery when conversations behind the counter are in Italian. And that's how the talk flows at Anthony's Italian Deli, where Marco Saia easily switches from Italian to English and back again. Though he was born in Baton Rouge, Saia's first language was Italian, taught to him by his parents, Anthony and Maria S...

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Mario Ferraro smiled as he talked about his new venture in St. George with The Gavel Grill. But his joy over yet another project, Vitalia, moved the chef to passionate words about the Italian restaurant and market, soon coming to Charleston. He aims for an early June opening of Vitalia, a storefront at the South Shore Commons. One of the aspects wi...

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I could easily stay in Rome if not for the crowds. There are aromas wafting out of different shops: bakeries, pizzerias, bars, cafés, trattorias, etc., and I feel a little twinge of hunger in my tummy. The smell of Roman-style pizza is prevailing over all others. I fancy a slice. I enjoy this style of pizza probably more than Neapolitan-style, prob...

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A design background and cooking go together like pane e prosciutto, both independently excellent but even better together. Meet Dan “Grossy” Pelosi. His Vodka “Sawce” has gone viral. His grandfather, Bimpy, has become an Instagram sweetheart. Pelosi’s love for cooking Italian cuisine started as a hobby and has grown into a full-blown brand, online...

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