Sicilian-born mother, son serving up tastes of their homeland at Fiorello's Café
Danny Fiorello and his mother Ninfa have been serving up Italian favorites at Fiorello's Café in Chester County since 1997. "We have some of the modern Italian, but we also keep the old-world cuisine," says Danny. Many of the recipes used at the restaurant were passed down through their family. "My mama teach me," says Ninfa, who makes the Sicilian...
Paradiso Italian Restaurant to Close, Reopen as La Fiamma
Paradiso Italian Restaurant in Franconia will be closing its doors. The restaurant's owners are handing the reins to the next generation, who will renovate and reopen as a new restaurant called La Fiamma. The business will remain in the family. The restaurant has been open for nearly three decades, since 1991. The company's affiliated restaurants, ...
Colavita fires up pizza truck to thank first responders during pandemic
First responders and town officials were treated to fresh, handmade pizza at Colavita headquarters in Edison on Oct. 21 as part of the Italian brand’s efforts to give back to the community it calls home. Police officers, firefighters, EMTs, Mayor Thomas Lankey, Police Chief Tom Bryan, Fire Chief Bryan Latham and several council members, among other...
A Chevy Chase Italian Restaurant Plans to Deliver Its New Cheesesteaks In a Fiat 500
Two months after starting a virtual kitchen focused on takeout lobster rolls, Chevy Chase pasta place I’m Eddie Cano is trying out another idea to keep its restaurant running: making cheesesteaks. Dubbed Jimmy’s Philly Steaks, the virtual venture starts selling sliced ribeye sandwiches doused with “chedda-wiz”, loaded tater tots, and meatball hoagi...
Barstool’s Dave Portnoy takes a Pittsburgh bite out of Primanti’s
Did Dave Portnoy just get tired of eating pizza? The Boston-based pizza reviewer and Barstool Sports founder has been bouncing between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia promoting his new sports betting app — and sampling as much pizza as he can stomach. Maybe Portnoy, who calls himself El Presidente, just needed a change of venue, or menu as it were. May...
Italian Sub Shop Grazie Grazie Will Test Out Pan Pizza at the Wharf
Casey Patten, the Taylor Gourmet founder who reentered the cheesesteak business with Grazie Grazie, will test out pan pizza with a one-night pop-up next week at the Southwest Waterfront shop. Grazie Grazie (85 District Square SW) will accept pre-orders online for three types of pies on Monday, October 5, for dinnertime pickups Tuesday, October 6. “...
D.C.’s Stellina Pizzeria Will Open a Shirlington Shop for Hit Neo-Neapolitan Pies
Stellina Pizzeria, the essential Italian street food spot that bakes neo-Neapolitan pies near Union Market, will plant a flag in Northern Virginia later this year. The restaurant, which became a fast hit when it opened in 2019, announced plans today for a new 2,000-square-foot lease at the Village at Shirlington (2800 S. Randolph Street). The new a...
Bedford's Chazz Palminteri to open new Italian restaurant in White Plains
Bedford resident Chazz Palminteri, known for his 1993 film "A Bronx Tale," as well as other roles, most recently as Shorty in ABC's "Modern Family," will open an Italian restaurant in White Plains. According to business partner Jack Sinanaj, Chazz Palminteri Restaurant & Pizza, will take over what had been Anthony's Coal-Fired Pizza. (Anthony's clo...
Sorella Brings New Jersey Italian to Bay View
Sorella, meaning “sister” in Italian, was named after one of owner Kyle Toner’s two daughters, but the food… It’s all Jersey boys at their finest. The owners of the newest Italian restaurant to hit the Bay View, located in the Kinn boutique hotel, are both from New Jersey and made their mark in Milwaukee at some of Milwaukee’s top listers over the...
New Italian Restaurant in Clarendon Nears Opening
The Italian restaurant that’s coming to the former Alto Fumo space (2909 Wilson Blvd) in Clarendon is a few weeks away from opening. Mazaro is the name of the new restaurant, which was first touted in window coverings declaring that “Italy is Coming!” The coverings are now off and interior work has largely wrapped up, according to Aziza Naji, a par...
Around Town: Café Italia staying in family, keeping recipes
Like many businesses, Café Italia in Pittston struggled during the height of COVID-19. Restaurants were disappointingly shut down for weeks, offering just take-out and curbside service. Thankfully, that’s changed as guidelines have been altered since the start of summer. Now, it’s getting “better by the day,” according to Alicia Marranca, who recen...
New Jersey Date Night: San Gennaro Festival, DIY Style
As each New Jersey summer comes to a close, one sure thing that takes away the sting from saying goodbye to hot, sunshine-filled days is attending a San Gennaro Festival. This celebration, lasting 11 days in Manhattan and with smaller-scaled celebrations in our state, is a food-fest of Italian flavor. Peppers and sausage and zeppolis reign supreme...