New cookbook serves up a year of “pasta-bilities”
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: A delicious taste of Italy in Phoenix
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...
New Kendall Yards restaurant Sorella serves Old World Italian flavors inside an elegant, contemporary setting
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...
Summerlin home with ‘Little Italy’ streetscape sells for $5.9M
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...
Restaurant of the Week: Rosso Italian
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...
Jimmy Garoppolo’s secret foot surgery puts his Raiders availability in doubt
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...
Apizza Little Italy is Serving New York-Worthy Slices in Tacoma
Next time you’re on Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma, consider sampling a slice of thin Neapolitan-style — or thick Sicilian-style — pizza offered by one of the city’s great new pizzerias, Apizza Little Italy. Opened by Chef Marshall Jett earlier this year, the family restaurant (pronounced ah-beetz) bakes pizza to perfection inside a 12,000-pound...
Élephante, a coastal Italian Restaurant from LA, is coming to Scottsdale
The first restaurant that will be part of Scottdale Fashion Square’s south wing redevelopment has been announced. Élephante, a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, is set to open its first dining room outside of Los Angeles. “We are thrilled to bring Élephante to Scottsdale, a city that boasts a stunning landscape and a thriving culinary scene,” Nick...
Sedona Film Fest presents ‘The Eight Mountains’ premiere June 2-8
The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “The Eight Mountains” showing June 2-8 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. An epic journey of friendship and self-discovery set in the breathtaking Italian Alps, “The Eight Mountains” — winner of the Jury Prize at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival — is a landmark...
Extraordinary Italian Jewelry at the 2023 Las Vegas Jewelry Shows
The biggest jewelry shows in the United States are set to begin and Italian jewelry companies will have the biggest presence with more than 130 manufacturers and brands. It is the largest representation of any country, and these companies are ready to do business with U.S. retailers. They will come from the world’s most important jewelry districts...
Casa Guest Speaker Event June 12: Italian Immigrants – Saving the Best of Europe for Last
Join us (13028 First Ave. S., Burien WA) for a special guest speaker event at Casa on Monday, June 12, at 6:30pm with Dr. Kathleen Brush. America was created from groups of unwelcome immigrants persecuted in Europe. Italians were the last group of America’s European immigrants. Padrone and the arrival of millions of Italian immigrants, Italian-Amer...
'Extraordinary' Italian guard Eleonora Villa signs with WSU women's basketball
WASHINGTON STATE ANNOUNCED the signing of Eleonora Villa to the women's basketball program on Friday, the fifth known newcomer to the 2023-24 roster. Villa is a 5-8 guard from Lissone, Italy, about 30 minutes north of Milan and in WSU's release, Kamie Ethridge issued a glowing review of what Villa brings to the table. "I am thrilled about signing E...