By Teresa GubbinsDallas restaurateur Phil Romano, whose portfolio includes gourmet grocery Eatzi's and the Trinity Groves restaurant complex in West Dallas, knows his Italian-American. He not only conceived the Romano's Macaroni Grill chain, he imported a celebrated Italian restaurant to Dallas in 2004: New York's Il Mulino.   But Il Mulino...

by Catherine Downes   Saint Rocco's New York Italian opens tonight in Trinity Groves. The restaurant, from Phil Romano and executive chef and co-owner Jay Valley, features Italian-inspired dishes. Both men are first generation Italian Americans and the menu and decor pay homage to their time spent in Italian American clubs growing up.  ...

The ICD General Membership meeting this Sunday, November 22 kicks off with a Thank-you Lunch for our Members consisting of pasta with meat sauce, salad, bread and dessert. Please contact Melissa at [email protected] to let us know if you are attending so we have enough food for all. We will be holding our new Board Member elections and nomin...

Austin, TX - Representative Tan Parker announced the successful passage of House Concurrent Resolution 144 which designates June 2nd as Italian Heritage Day in Texas. The resolution was sponsored by Senator John Carona in the Texas Senate and was unanimously passed by both legislative bodies. The 2nd of June of each year is the anniversary of the...

by Korri Kezar   Over the next several months, some of Dallas' most well-known chefs and restaurateurs are opening a diverse set of new concepts. From antipasti to steamed ginger shrimp dumplings, the eateries are slated to appeal to a wide set of diners.   Upscale Kansas City-style barbecue restaurant 18th & Vine plans to open at...

On the list of free agents available last summer, Marco Belinelli's name certainly didn't stand out. He spent six years bouncing around the league, was traded once for an on-his-last-legs Devean George and again for failed lottery pick Julian Wright. So when he signed a two-year deal with the San Antonio Spurs in July, it didn't grab much attentio...

At this year's Gala, we will spotlight the ITALIAN INFLUENCE ON MEDICINE by recognizing members of the medical community who are of Italian descent and whose personal and professional achievements exemplify character, leadership, community service, and the Italian spirit. Come and celebrate with us the following medical professionals that have bee...

If you're drinking coffee with the sole intent of staying awake, being productive or battling the Houston heat, Starbucks will do just fine. For all other days, seeking out small, independent shops is the best way to ensure a quality espresso.   Soon there will be another local Italian café to satisfy your quality caffeine craving. Fellini C...

Johnny Carino's announced today that they raised over $213,000 this year at their annual Charity Golf Classic held last month. This year was extra special in that it marked the fifteenth anniversary of the Carino's Foundation. The mission of the Foundation is and has always been to seek to improve the lives of children and families in the communiti...

On Saturday, March 1st, the public is invited to an opening of the exhibition, "Florence to Florence", a rare collection of 50 Italian Classical, Renaissance and Twentieth Century bronzes on display at The Vineyard at Florence, in Florence, Texas, a Tuscan styled wine estate, just 35 minutes north of Austin. The creator of these bro...