Leaving “mainland” Venice for the Lagoon has a specific motive: you’re either going to swim, to fish, or to eat. Or, more likely than not, a combination of all three. Whether you take the Vaporetto or head out on your own boat (or a friend’s), adventures await the second Piazza San Marco’s campanile starts to fade into the distance. You don’t neces...

America has an unwavering love for two kinds of dogs--the ones wagging their tails on the couch and the ones served hot in buns. The hot dog is a true American icon, found in every corner of the country and at all the biggest celebrations, from state fairs to baseball games and the Fourth of July. It's the MVP of American cuisine, whether boiled, s...

The new restaurant, Abbracci Italian Cusine & Cocktails, is offering coastal charm to a local neighborhood. Don and Joanne Migliori are set to unveil their latest culinary venture, Abbracci Italian Cuisine & Cocktails, held its soft opening Friday, Nov. 8, in North Mount Pleasant. The restaurant promises an inviting and elevated dining experience,...

The Haunted Group, a renowned hospitality group credited with putting Jerome and Cottonwood "on the map" as Northern Arizona tourism destinations, announces the grand opening of The Haunted Pizano. This much-anticipated authentic Italian pizzeria promises a unique blend of tradition and innovation, inviting guests to savor stone-fired pizzas, house...

Redding pizza fans — meet the new pie in town. Paul Miller, who owns the new Donatello’s Pizzeria off Lake Boulevard with his wife, Chelsea, says their restaurant offers the first true Neapolitan pizza in Redding.Donatello’s features 10 varieties that include a unique Pistachio Pizza and a Hummus Pizza with Kalamata olives. For cheese lovers, there...

As the hour grows late, it takes the promise of something special to get this East Pointer to drive out to the northern burbs for a bite. But on a recent Saturday, hunger and curiosity won out, because, as my Italian boyfriend from Jersey says, “I’m hearing things.”  We made our way to the south side of Marietta Square, where a moonlit night led us...

As New York City bakeries go, this pastry shop takes the cake. Veniero’s Pasticceria is celebrating its 130th anniversary this fall, and its fourth-generation owner dished on the East Village shop’s star-studded clientele — from Frank Sinatra and Joe DiMaggio to Knicks star Jalen Brunson and the cast of “Sex and The City.” Although known for their...

Around the world, women cook more meals per week than men — but Italy, already globally recognized for its cuisine, men are bucking that trend. It's the only nation in the world where men outcook the women. Cooking is a huge part of culture and family life in the European nation. Dinner rarely comes from a drive-thru or a box, with residents of the...

When it comes to pizza, America has embraced a kaleidoscope of styles, from the thin, foldable slices of New York City to the deep-dish indulgence of Chicago. Yet, one style that deserves far more national acclaim is Sicilian pizza—a dish deeply rooted in Italian heritage but lovingly reimagined in the kitchens of New York and New Jersey. Rich with...

Poaching foods in olive oil enables you to literally bathe them in nutrients found in extra-virgin olive oil while coaxing out the maximum health benefits from what you’re cooking. It also provides a wonderful, flaky texture and flavor to fish. Since fish and broccolini are among the most nutrient dense foods, they’re perfect to enjoy as we head in...