What's great about the United States is all the cultural cuisines you get to try. Everybody has their favorites and preferences, but Italian food has a special place in many people's hearts. Who can resist the allure of saucy pasta dishes, hearty recipes, and mainstay eats like lasagna, spaghetti and meatballs, and chicken parmesan? Don't even get...

When it comes to a classic in Colorado Springs, grandma’s secret dough recipe has left its mark on a whole lot of people. At P74: The Downtown Panino’s there is family tradition both in the menu and in the owners. Christina Frasca took over the business from her father Mike Frasca in 2017. By her side is her husband Bobby Lashwood who learned the s...

Cansano Italian Steakhouse, 1895 Democracy Point, has opened serving flavors and dishes from the Abruzzo region in central Italy. Cansano is part of FO4R North restaurant and bar complex by Five Times Hospitality Group. It’s the second of four of the highly anticipated eateries to open. Any dish on the menu is sure to please. A delicious way to sta...

Executive Chef Franco Pisani of popular Italian restaurants Paravicini’s and Ristorante Di Sopra in Old Colorado City, along with Lindsey Truitt, Director of Catering, joined FOX21 Morning News on Thursday, May 18 to talk about their newest venture: Andiamo Catering. “Andiamo Catering is here to serve any kind of party or festivity that you have, a...

Get ready to learn about, taste and discuss the wines of Northern Italy – March 2-4 – at the 31st annual Wine Festival of Colorado Springs, while supporting the Colorado Springs Conservatory, the only performing arts conservatory of its kind in the Pikes Peak region. “I am so proud to have seen the festival grow from a one-night affair into a multi...

Take a visit to The Olive Tap for an opportunity to taste some of the most unique, flavorful, and freshest award-winning extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegar available in the industry. Founded in 2006 by Rick Petrocelly, The Olive Tap is known for exceptional quality, authentic flavors, experienced and trained culinary tasting consultants,...

Most people can't fly to Italy on a whim. For those who wish they could, a nice dinner at an Italian restaurant might be the fix they need. According to Gazette readers for the Best of the Springs magazine, these Italian restaurants are top tier and the best in the area. Plan your next date night or family outing by checking out the list below. The...

Mici Italian, The Denver-based family-owned destination for pizza, pasta, salads and more, is celebrating National Pizza and Pasta month throughout the whole month of October with free pizza and pasta at their Arizona and Colorado locations.  COLORADO This October, the Miceli siblings invite the Denver area to celebrate National Pizza and Pasta mon...

Paravicini’s Italian Bistro and Ristorante Di Sopra are staples in the Colorado Springs community known for their amazing pasta dishes and authentic Italian cuisine. Since 2003, Paravicini’s Italian Bistro has served the Old Colorado City community by head chef and owner, Chef Franco Pisani. Two years ago, he opened Sopra Antipasto and Wine Bar in...

When Amanda Minervini, assistant professor and director of the Italian Program, was planning her First-Year Program class on the rise of fascism last year, she had an idea that would inspire and teach her students more than just the history of fascism: Equine-Guided Learning and Healing Experience. “EGLHE inspires students to look for communication...