Dine with Stein: Lampo
Lampo's Neapolitan food and its signature pizza scissors have made it a staple in the Charlottesville food scene. "It's definitely not the traditional New York slice by any stretch of the imagination," said Lampo co-owner Andrew Cole. Lampo is the five-year-old brainchild of two pizza lovers, who were always craving Neapolitan-style pizza."It's t...
A South Jersey bakery is putting hoagie-roll makers back to work thanks to a coronavirus PPP loan
Charles “Chad” Vilotti and James Liscio, partners at the 400-worker Liscio’s Italian Bakery Inc. in Glassboro, are among the first Philadelphia-area firms to collect cash from a “forgivable” coronavirus economic relief loan through the Small Business Administration. “We like to say that ‘banks are these places that give you umbrellas when it...
Touch of Italy steps up to the plate for local healthcare workers
Italians are well-known for showing their love of family and friends through bountiful meals made with love. In fact, the reason why Touch of Italy opened here in the Cape Region was to share owner Bob Ciprietti’s memories of childhood dinners and family gatherings with Delaware locals and visitors alike. During these stressful times, gratitude is...
Matters of Taste: Chef Bob Verderame brings Italy, New Jersey to Flagstaff
On the best days, operating a small business incurs risks and rewards. Staff can become like family, but like the most tight-knit of crews, tensions can also run high. Job satisfaction may soar, but there could still be funding challenges. The early years are tenuous, but on the other side, owners are generally better off financially than employees...
Rutherford Italian Restaurant Starts Meal Donation Program For First Responders
Matera’s on Park , an Italian market and catering company in Rutherford, has started a meal donation program with ERA Realty in honor of first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis. The First Responders Meal Program helps to provide meals to doctors, nurses, EMS and all branches of law enforcement through local donors. One $10 donati...
Joe's Italian Restaurant donates meals to Montgomery County first responders
As restaurants shutter their doors or are restricted to takeout or delivery due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, Joe’s Italian Restaurant continues to operate and offer meals for first responders. Owner Joe Haliti said he began delivery meals to first responders and essential personnel after county restrictions had shut down the restaurant’s di...
Open For Business: Cousin Mario’s Italian Restaurant And Bar Goes Back To Basics
When New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy closed restaurants to dine-in customers on March 16, Cousin Mario’s Italian Restaurant and Bar decided they would need to take things back to the beginning. “Back to basics, that’s what it’s all about during this coronavirus for many small businesses,” said managing partner Joseph Giordano. “By the end of Decemb...
New Jersey's Most Iconic Sandwich Revealed
If you had to name New Jersey's most iconic sandwich, which one would be the one you you choose? We thought this conversation might give you some ideas for lunch during these times of quarantine, so we hope it helps. Men's Health decided to name the most iconic sandwich in each state, and their top sandwich in the Garden State is, in my opinion is...
Calliari's Bakery: Business owner addresses hardships, gratitude
During a time when area businesses are just trying to remain afloat, Brad Calliari of Calliari’s Bakery on DuBois Street says he is grateful for his dedicated employees and customers. Calliari spends about 15 hours a day at the bakery and Italian deli grocery shop, making his own bread from scratch in a brick oven more than 100 years old. The shop...
Chefs/Cafes and Restaurants Bringing Italian Cuisine to Your Fingertips and Doorsteps
In moments of crisis, sharing a meal with a loved one is oh so important - especially if you are Italian! CiaoDC has your grab and go and delivery options vetted from the best Italian bites in town. As Publisher of CiaoDC, I have worked closely with several of these restaurants and chefs and understand first hand the heart and soul of these busin...
Bella Italia Ristorante: Eat Well and Help Keep a Local Favorite Open
In hopes of helping local restaurants survive during this pandemic, as a part of a new TAPinto East Orange/Orange series, we will be featuring local restaurants open for takeout during the COVID-19 pandemic. First up is Bella Italia Ristorante in Orange, NJ. Affectionately called “Bella” by customers, this delicious restaurant is a long time stap...
BiancoBlu Offers Fine Italian Dining in Edgewater
There’s fine dining, and then there’s fine Italian dining. BiancoBlu, now open in the lobby of the Metropolitan Building on River Road in Edgewater, aims to provide the latter. The built-from-scratch eatery seats 200 indoors, with room for 100 more thanks to seasonal outdoor seating as well; Valet service and a private event room for 12 round out t...