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Frankie Valli, the lead vocalist of The Four Seasons, tied the knot with former CBS marketing executive Jackie Jacobs in Las Vegas. The 89-year-old singer and the 60-year-old former CBS marketing executive made it official after 16 years of friendship. The singer - who has been married three times previously - spoke about the special occasion, whic...

It’s safe to say that the Las Vegas trade fairs—JCK Las Vegas and the Couture Show—attracted better than expected buyers and orders. This is certainly true to the more than 130 Italian jewelry manufacturers and designers who make the Extraordinary Italian Jewels contingent that exhibited at the shows. The Italian high jewelry and designer brands at...

Two new Ethan Stowell dining experiences, Bombo Italian Kitchen and The Bar at Bombo, are set to open June 20 in the Seattle Convention Center's Summit Building. Summit opened in Seattle in January and is the U.S.'s first high-rise convention center.  Bombo Italian Kitchen’s storefront opens directly into the convention center lobby and offers all-...

There is something comforting about a large plate of delicious pasta with the most mouthwatering sauce right in front of you. At il Sugo Italian Kitchen in Meridian, you can find that comfort and excite your taste buds. This Italian restaurant in Meridian, Idaho is family owned and pasta is its specialty. Whether you are a pasta lover or you simply...

Biltmore Fashion Park is home to multiple top-rated eateries, and the latest dining concept to join its impressive lineup of restaurants is no exception. Ambrogio15, the award-winning restaurant group out of San Diego, will open its sixth concept at Biltmore Fashion Park in December, bringing Valley residents and visitors a striking dining experien...

Can’t quite get to Italy this year? Well, dining at Brezza on your desert vacation will make you feel like you’ve slipped in a detour to a restaurant there. A large part of that is due to chef Nicole Brisson’s cooking experiences in the kitchens of Italy, which she has showcased during her career in Vegas. Brezza sits near one end of the wide-open...

It’s been a busy spring for Michela Tartaglia, whose popular lunch-only eatery, Pasta Casalinga, celebrated its fifth anniversary in March. In a tiny nook with counter space, Tartaglia and her team serve up delicious pasta dishes every day based on what’s fresh and in season. The menu changes frequently and always includes one dish from the sea, on...

Bella Gusto Urban Pizzeria is a local favorite in Chandler, Arizona, known for its authentic Neapolitan pizza and classic Italian dishes. The restaurant was started by two friends who met while working as the heads of catering for the Dallas Cowboys and their stadium. After relocating to Arizona, they brought their passion for Italian cuisine to th...

After nearly two decades in the hospitality industry, Lauren Blumenthal knows the way a restaurant makes guests feel is as crucial as how good the food is. So for Sorella, her newly opened restaurant in Kendall Yards, Blumenthal created a space that's chic and moody, but also relaxed and modern. It's a setting that elegantly complements the traditi...

The charming Italian streetscape known as “Little Italy” is a striking feature of Lara Stone’s custom-designed home. The “street” transforms the home’s basement light well into a cozy Italian retreat with a decorative fountain, intimate café tables and realistic storefronts. “I wanted to do something unique with the space,” Stone said. “I didn’t wa...

Nestled into the bustling heart of Downtown Phoenix, Rosso Italian is a new dining experience from Pomo Restaurant Group, the creators of sister concepts Pomo Pizzeria Napoletana and Luna Gelateria. The fresh site made its grand debut in February and continues to make waves in the vibrant city as the go-to restaurant for an authentic taste of Italy...

The Las Vegas Raiders saw both quarterbacks who started games for them last season depart for new opportunities over the past few months. Derek Carr is now in the NFC South, as the new starting quarterback for the New Orleans Saints. Jarrett Stidham, who started the final two games of the season, is now the backup behind Russell Wilson in Denver. I...