A Top Italian Hoagie In The US Found Right In Mays Landing, NJ
Remember the line you'd say as a kid? "First is the worst, second is the best...." That's true in this case. When South Jersey talks about hoagies (or subs), we get serious. You can't find hoagies like South Jersey's anywhere else in the country. As a matter of fact, the entire state is known for having delicious food. Jersey's food is easily in th...
This Pa. firehouse serves lobster, chianti, local trout, and more on Fridays during Lent. Even the mayor needs a reservation
It’s a Friday during Lent, the traditional time for chaos and a curse or two in the cramped kitchen of Columbia Fire Company No. 1. Fire tones are beeping out on the handheld radios but the chief says they’ll “drop the pasta and run” if it’s a local call. People are shouting out “right behind you” or “scallops marinara” and a former football coach...
Cangiano’s Marketplace Adding Two New Jersey City Locations
An Italian specialties shop that has become a big hit since opening in Hamilton Park will be expanding later this year as two prominent Jersey City developments will be getting Cangiano’s outposts. The shop opened at 225 Pavonia just about four years ago. Brothers Bill and Vincent Vallely opened a pop-up sandwich shop during the fall of 2019 in the...
Enjoy Italian small plates and cocktails at this NJ restaurant
It’s no secret that we in New Jersey love Italian food, which is why this restaurant in Boonton is perfect for us. Ombra Salumeria & Bar serves small plates, Italian wine, and cocktails, which is a winning combination in my eyes. Their menu combines “traditional Venetian cuisine with seasonal ingredients & modern twists.” According to their website...
Here’s Where to Find the Best Sicilian Food, According to This Philly Author
How do you write a delicious book — a novel that makes readers hungry as they turn pages on their couch? You have to start with eating all of the food while you write. About five years ago I set out to write the most delicious novel I had ever created: The Sicilian Inheritance. It would be a Sicilian adventure, a murder mystery, and a romp followin...
It's An Epic Garden State Adventure Eating Pasta In An Antique Store In New Jersey
For those of us who love Italian food, the odds are we could live here in the Garden State our whole lives and not try everything. Still, even in the best spot for pasta and pizza in the country (in my humble opinion), I still manage to be surprised once in a while. That’s definitely the case at Di Palma Brothers in North Bergen, which might be the...
On the Pizza Trail: Dino’s Italian Bistro
Dino’s Italian Bistro is located at 1900 Memorial Hwy., Shavertown, PA. From the moment you enter the door, Dino’s staff greets you at their counter which highlights their plethora of pizza and Italian cuisine offerings. Their open floor plan allows for many comfortable seating options, with an aroma of freshly made pizza to compliment the experien...
Monte di Procida: A Small Italian Town with a Huge Presence in Maryland Dining
Three of South Baltimore’s newest restaurants–Limoncello Pizzeria, THB Bagelry + Deli, and Facci–have at least one thing in common: The owners all hail from Monte di Procida. This small town outside Naples, Italy not only has a presence in South Baltimore, it has a huge influence on the Italian restaurant industry across Maryland. Monte di Procida...
Navy Yard’s Osteria Morini comes to DC’s Mount Vernon Square with new concept
Altamarea Group, the restaurant operator behind Osteria Morini in Navy Yard, is opening Cucina Morini at 910 4th Street, Northwest in D.C.’s Mount Vernon Square neighborhood. Osteria Morini, one of the first restaurants to stake a claim to Navy Yard more than 10 years ago, focuses on Northern Italian cuisine. Cucina Morini will focus more on South...
Bar Del Monte Opens in Mount Pleasant With Simple Italian Plates—and No Tipping
Beloved Neapolitan-style pizzeria 2 Amys has a new sister restaurant: Bar Del Monte opens Friday, March 8, in Mount Pleasant. While there are a couple pizzas, the focus here is more on simple plates with great, seasonal ingredients. “We have fried things, salad-y things, anchovy things, some little sausages,” says 2 Amys owner Peter Pastan, whose...
Get Ready for a Meatball Extravaganza in Greater Philadelphia this National Meatball Day!
National Meatball Day is just around the corner, and the Greater Philadelphia region is ready to celebrate this Italian cuisine classic in a big way! On Saturday, March 9th, popular restaurants and bars across the region are serving up special deals, exclusive dishes, and unique versions of your favorite meatballs. National Meatball Day is a deligh...
Italian Restaurant 'Facci' Coming to the Inner Harbor
Facci, an Italian restaurant with locations in Maple Lawn and Ellicott City, is opening a third location at the 414 Light St. tower in Inner Harbor/Otterbein. Facci takes over a 4,500 sq. ft. space vacated by vegan restaurants Double Zero and Liora. Facci was started 14 years ago by Luigi Palma-Esposito (Gino Palma), who is a native of Monte di Pro...