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If you are an Italian in Louisville or you just use your hands a lot while talking, you probably have a definitive stance on your favorite Italian joint in the Ville. Tucked away in Louisville’s Germantown neighborhood, one of our Calabrian family’s faves is Sarino, a rare gem that balances authenticity with modern flair. Opened in 2017 by Chef Car...

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Two veterans of prominent Cincinnati-area restaurants have teamed up to launch an Italian eatery in downtown Covington. Since Carmelo’s opened three months ago, diners have been flocking to its doors. It’s become so immediately popular that I was surprised at how hard it was to get a reservation any later than 6 p.m., even mid-week. In January, no...

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Joe Bologna—a name everyone from Lexington knows for his iconic restaurant—received a lifetime achievement award for his over five decades of bringing Italian dishes to the city. On Tuesday, Bologna posted on Instagram that the Kentucky Restaurant Association had presented him with the award.  “I am honored and humbled,” Bologna said. “Without your...

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Nestled in the heart of Louisville at 2730 Frankfort Ave, Porcini offers a dining experience that captures the essence of Italian cuisine while integrating elements of steak and seafood. This casual elegant establishment, with its refined atmosphere and carefully curated menu, has rightfully earned its place among the city’s most cherished dining s...

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Located on the charming Frankfort Avenue, Volare Italian Restaurant stands as a beacon of culinary excellence in Louisville, KY. With its promise of authentic Italian cuisine infused with modern touches, Volare offers an exceptional dining experience that goes beyond just a meal—it’s a journey into the heart of Italy with the distinct flair of Loui...

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Carmelo's, an Italian-American restaurant from owners Billy Grise and Mitch Arens, is officially open for business on Madison Avenue in Covington. Located in a historic building that has served as everything from a strip club to office space, the restaurant has been stripped down to the bones, revealing brickwork and plaster patches that are remini...

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Restauranteur Billy Grise essentially grew up in an Italian eatery. His great-grandfather, Carmelo Caserta, immigrated to Piqua, Ohio, from Sicily in the early 1900s. In 1915, he opened his namesake tavern and grocery store, Caserta’s, which served traditional and family-style Italian cuisine. It was in his great-grandfather’s restaurant that Grise...

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Whitesburg (KY) is set to formalize its Sister City partnership with a town in Southern Italy and an official from that town will be visiting next week. Assistant Mayor Dr. Paolo Voci of Sant’Andrea Apostolo Dello Ionio (Calabria) will be in Whitesburg Monday for a ceremony to seal the relationship. The Mountain Eagle reports Sant’Andrea is the bir...

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When you think of Kentucky, you think of bourbon, and a new distillery here in Danville is giving residents a new option to enjoy Kentucky’s signature spirit. The Luca Mariano distillery is bringing a taste of Italy to the bluegrass. In 2017, owner Francesco Viola’s dream of infusing his family’s Italian-inspired whiskey recipe became reality with...

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Celebrate Italian heritage at Newport (KY) Italianfest from June 13-16, at Newport Festival Park with free admission for all — and where “everybody’s Italian.” Enjoy a local, iconic festival — with a vibrant atmosphere, live entertainment, delicious Italian cuisine, and stunning Ohio River views. Fun and festivities for the whole family. Founded in...

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