Taste, the beloved Italian restaurant known for its exceptional cuisine and warm hospitality in Starkville, is excited to announce the opening of its second location in Renaissance at Colony Park, in Ridgeland, Mississippi.  Taste is thrilled to bring the same quality and level of hospitality to the Jackson metro area that has made it a favorite in...

Voice faculty members in Mississippi State’s Department of Music are presenting an Italian opera recital Sept. 16 at 7:30 p.m. on MSU’s campus. “La Regata Italiana” takes place in the lecture-recital hall of the Music Building located at 124 Hardy Road. The program, which is free and open to the public, will sweep attendees through the rich history...

Where better to satisfy your craving for Italian food than the state’s oldest Italian restaurant? If you agree, you’ve got to pay a visit to Lillo’s. The decades old eatery has long been known for its "famous pizza pies and Italian dishes." Take a look: This is Lillo's in Leland. It first opened its doors in 1948, which means it’s been serving up t...

Local Italian Americans and the community gathered for a day celebrating Italian culture in Biloxi. The Gulf Coast Italian American Cultural Society held a family game day at Lighthouse Park. Guests enjoyed delicious food, games, music, and a silent auction while learning more about Italian culture in South Mississippi. Here’s what the president an...

Italy's Sicily is an iconic European destination, offering a combination of natural beauty, scenic beaches, mouth-watering cuisine, exquisite wines, and fascinating history. Not to mention that Sicily offers lots of stylish hotels for an unforgettable summer vacation. However, what if you don't want to travel overseas to experience Sicily? Believe...

An Italian-American family that tried for years to buy an empty restaurant near home is preparing to open Antonio’s Pizzeria in Gautier, MS. Now the owners of that restaurant at 2120 Ladnier Road, just off U.S. 90, are renovating it inside and out, with “a sit down, homey feel,” said Antonio Palazzolo. The hope to open in early June, he said. They...

Join Mississippi Society of Italian Americans Foundation to celebrate the unveiling of the new spotlights installed by the Harrison County Board of Supervisors at the beautiful bocce courts within the Woolmarket Community Center (16320 Old Woolmarket Road, Biloxi, MS), on Monday, November 20, 5:30 PM. RSVP/text to David Biagini, 228-324-5041. We'll...

Michele Mistò is the new Consul General of Italy in Miami. This is his message to all Italians in the area of the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Italy in Miami: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, Bahamas, Jamaica, St. Marteen, St. Eustatius, Saba, British and US Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Turks & Cai...

Pulito Osteria is a new restaurant in Jackson, Miss., that serves traditional Italian cuisine with a Southern twist. It’s helmed by Chaz Lindsay, a Jackson native who returned to his hometown after more than a decade away. Lindsay began his culinary career as a teenager working at the local Pizza Shack, eventually leaving to sharpen his skills in N...

Unique pizzas in Mississippi are a dream but a delicious reality at Buon Cibo. This isn’t your average pizzeria; nestled in the heart of Hernando, it’s a delightful culinary sanctuary that offers a new twist to the classic pizza. The pizzas here are named after regional towns, offering a sense of local identity and community spirit with every bite....