Joe Benny’s, home to focaccia pizza and ‘the best balls on the block,’ will close in Little Italy
Joe Benny’s, a Little Italy restaurant known for its distinctive Sicilian-style focaccia pizza, hearty sandwiches and jumbo meatballs, will close this spring after nine years in business. Owner Joseph “Joe Benny” Gardella shared the news in an emotional video posted to Instagram Thursday. “I’m forcing myself to keep going because I love this, I l...
New Italian Restaurant Debuts In Washington Township
Limoncello Ristorante opened its doors in April, complete with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Mayor Gattinelli, Council President Anthony Dellapia, Councilman Pete Delborrello and other officials. Situated at the former site of The Pelican Restaurant, Limoncello features an extensive menu of antipastos, salads, fish, pasta,...
Childhood Friends Set Opening Date For 2nd Deli In Ramsey
Sparo's announced they are celebrating the grand opening of its new downtown Ramsey location at 94 E Main St on Saturday, May 13 with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Sparo's, an Italian-style deli was established in 2019 in Montclair by two friends, Adam Rose and Mike Sparacino, and also has a location at Newark Airport. Rose works the back of the kitc...
First-ever cheesesteak contest at this year’s 9th St. Italian Market Festival
The cheesesteak, conceived in South Philadelphia, will be one of the main attractions at this year’s 9th Street Italian Market Festival, a highlight of the annual South Philly social calendar. It will host its first-ever cheesesteak competition, whose field of entrants will be determined by public nominations. Organizers said the shops will be invi...
You’ll Love These Unique Italian Regional Coffee Drinks
Italia has many fascinating regional coffee drinks and traditions. Let’s begin at the top of the boot and explore a few. In the Italian northwest Aosta Valley near France and Switzerland, one can enjoy a Caffè alla Valdostana. This popular coffee drink includes sugar, lemon peel, cloves, cinnamon and juniper. Traditionally drank from a wooden cup...
Banner readers’ favorite pizza: Joe Benny’s, a blend of tradition and creativity
Word-of-mouth is working for Joe Benny’s Focacceria. On the day I visited, it was responsible for one Floridian stopping in for the first time on her sister and brother-in-law’s recommendation; a pair of O’s fans made their second trip after walking by one night and noticing a line wrapped around the corner; and Joe Benny’s customers formed a stron...
Popular Italian ice shop is now serving icy coffee treats in NJ
As the weather begins to warm up in New Jersey, an icy coffee treat may just be the way to cool off. Rita’s Italian Ice and Frozen Custard has announced its new line of Cold Brew Frozen Coffees. Available for a limited time, starting today, new Cold Brew Frozen Coffees come in three flavors: original cold brew, mocha, and caramel. Each cold brew fr...
Nonna’s Pizza “A Taste Of Italy” in Deptford NJ Is Now Open
Nonna’s Pizza “A Taste Of Italy” in Deptford NJ is now open! I stopped in today for an early lunch and tried a variety of artisan pizzas as well as a delicious ribeye cheese steak topped with Cooper sharp American cheese and fried onions. Nonna’s Pizza is located on Hurffville Road (Rt 41) at Summit Ave in Deptford NJ, taking over a small restauran...
Residents Can Enjoy New Italian Restaurant Now Open In EHT, NJ
It's always exciting to hear about a new business opening up in your town. I don't think anyone will argue that the excitement is heightened when you hear there's food involved. Who doesn't love to have another restaurant to try? Egg Harbor Township residents are already sharing their excitement regarding a brand-new Italian joint that opened on Zi...
Genova’s Pizza Station & Take Out Kitchen brings Italian eatery to Bon Air
It’s not every day the North Chesterfield neighborhood of Bon Air gets a new restaurant. Even more rare, the chance at a free lunch. On Wednesday, more than 200 people lined up at Genova’s Pizza Station & Take Out Kitchen at 2723 Buford Road just off Huguenot Road to get a free taste of the New York-style pizza, eggplant rollatini and paninis pile...
A national Italian ice chain to open its first Pa. location in the Lehigh Valley
A national chain specializing in Italian Ice and ice cream is about to open its first location in Pennsylvania, and it’s in the Lehigh Valley. Uncle Louie G will open this month at 1700 Sullivan Trail in Forks Township. The chain, which began in Brooklyn, New York, has locations in New York, Texas, Florida, Tennessee and South Carolina. The chain...
Top 15 Must Try Italian Restaurants in New Jersey: Expect a Wait, but the Food is Phenomenal
Italian cuisine is one of the most popular cuisines in the world. It is known for its simple yet flavorful ingredients and traditional cooking techniques that have been passed down through generations. One of the most iconic Italian dishes is pizza, which originated in Naples. The classic Neapolitan pizza is made with simple ingredients like tomato...