Genova’s Pizza Station, a new family-owned Italian restaurant coming to Bon Air
The family owners of two popular Italian restaurants in Richmond are planning to open a third location in the Chesterfield neighborhood of Bon Air. 8News spoke with owner Filippo Genova who said that his passion for food originally came from family cooking back in Sicily where he grew up. According to Genova, some of the recipes in his menus today,...
People Drive From All Over New Jersey To Eat At This Tiny But Legendary Italian Restaurant
Some of the best Italian cuisine in America can be found in New Jersey, and it’s not all tucked away by New York City! One tiny bistro in Collingswood is making quite a name for itself, and you’ll find guests traveling to try it from every corner of the region. This itty-bitty restaurant opened in 2011 and is located in Collingswood, but not on Had...
What makes Thomas Ricca’s Cannoli World LLC so good?
Cannoli World, LLC is now the top-rated cannoli company in the market, thanks to Thomas Ricca Jr.’s hard work and dedication to his craft. Thomas Ricca Sr who is also a former WWE Superstar & Hall of Fame Pro Wrestler, Founder of AKW & Women’s Championship Wrestling has been in the cannoli business for over 40 years and in 2016 decided to form Cann...
The Oldest Restaurant in New Jersey's Little Italy is a Must Visit
Boasting an incredibly large Italian-American population, finding a good Italian restaurant in New Jersey is pretty easy. With so many options to choose from, deciding which ones to pay a visit to can be a challenge. To make things easier we've decided to highlight one of the oldest Italian restaurants in the state. Villa Barone in Collingswood has...
The Victor Cafe A Philadelphia Italian Institution
There's no need to go far to enjoy a fantastic Italian dinner at The Victor Cafe in Philadelphia. This Philadelphia institution has been hosting opera performances for years. The company hired students to work as servers, and the shows are staged throughout the week. The Victor Cafe has been in the family for over 100 years. The first owner, John...
Flavia's Cucina Romana is a true Italian family kitchen in Asbury Park
For Italian-Americans who were either born to immigrants, or have a Nonna and Nonno who traveled here with just the shirts on their backs, it's not easy to go out for Italian food. Regardless of where you go, it's just never better than what your family can make. Maybe that's why Flavia's Cucina Romana is the latest hot spot to hit Cookman Avenue i...
Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse to open this fall in Reston Station
Reston Station, a massive mixed-use project at the door of the Wiehle-Reston Metro Station, is poised to welcome another big restaurant this year. Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse is slated to open this fall, according to signage at the front of the 11,000-square-foot restaurant at 1902 Reston Metro Plaza. The anticipated opening comes nearly t...
Buddy Valastro Was Never The Same After Cake Boss
It's hard not to like Buddy Valastro. He is a man of many talents who is best known for his cheerful character, lovable personality, and strong work ethic. Though his celebrity career spans over two decades, he still attracts massive media interest and continues to delight his fans with exciting business adventures. The story is familiar; Valastro...
Italian restaurateur finds his spot in Bon Air for third eatery
When Filippo Genova bought a commercial building in Bon Air in 2018, he knew he had finally found an opening for his long-sought restaurant in the Southside neighborhood. He just didn’t know it would take him four years to put the building to work. This fall the Sicilian restaurateur is planning to open Genova’s Pizza Station & Take Out Kitchen at...
'The Bear' may have made the Italian beef sandwich popular, but NJ has something better
Tried finding an Italian beef sandwich in North Jersey lately? You know, the sandwich that chef "Carmy" (actor Jeremy Allen White) and his frazzled kitchen brigade sling at their struggling, chaotic Chicago sandwich shop on "The Bear," the wildly popular FX series? No? You're not alone. "What do you mean by Italian beef sandwich?" asked Lawrence Ch...
The Oldest Restaurant In New Jersey’s Little Italy Is A Culinary Masterpiece
New Jersey is a state with a big Italian-American population, and finding great Italian restaurants is a pretty easy thing to do. Some of these restaurants truly stand out from the rest, though – like Villa Barone in Collingswood. Collingswood itself is a small town that’s pretty much the “Little Italy” of the Garden State – in a town of less than...
The All-New Italian Restaurant, Tulip Pasta + Wine Bar is Opening in Fishtown This Summer
The Fishtown food scene continues to grow. If you’re looking for more Italian food options in the area, you’re in luck. The Tulip Pasta + Wine Bar (2302 E. Norris St.) is scheduled to open late summer and will feature, freshly made pasta and locally sourced wine. Chefs Jason Cichonski and Alexander Beninato partnered with WAYVINE winery & vineyard...