Museum hosts a stellar inaugural wine festival
The Italian American Veterans Museum took a leap of faith when it decided to stage its first-ever wine festival, and the outcome was nothing short of spectacular. More than 200 wine lovers converged on the Festival Center at Casa Italia on Sept. 18 for Festival del Vino. The weather was picture perfect and the venue was magically decorated with ban...
Patio of the Week: Franco’s Ristorante Italiano
The air may be cooling off, but there are still good patio days that will come and go in the next month that you aren’t going to want to miss out on. Classically cool weather deserves a classically cool patio with something hearty to keep you warm. Franco’s Ristorante Italiano at the end of the Oregon District is definitely a classically cool spot...
Review: Bella Sera in Massillon swayed my opinion of red sauce
Unless you’re looking for Bella Sera in the Towne Plaza Shopping Center in Massillon, you might miss it. The unassuming storefront has a small sign denoting its presence. When walking up with my husband, Austin, he asked if the restaurant was carryout only because it looked too small to offer seating. Upon walking in, we saw a window for pick-up or...
Carosello Pasta feels at home in Dexter
Carosello Pasta pastificio & market has become a popular destination for those who have an appetite for fresh pasta. The market, which is located in downtown Dexter at 3126 Broad Street, opened in April and it’s become a go-to location for many in the community. The Sun Times News (STN) reached out to owners Chelsea Lisiecki and Mike Carosello to s...
Chicago’s Iconic Lou Malnati’s And Portillo’s Team Up For A Pizza Available Exclusively Online
With all of the restaurant brand collaborations in the history of the industry, not once has such a partnership happened between Chicago heavyweights Portillo’s and Lou Malnati’s. That’s about to change. The companies–two of the top five most visited restaurants in the Windy City–today announced the new Lou Malnati’s x Portillo’s Italian Beef Deep...
Well, I finally did it. I fell in love with Primavista
In theory, at least, Primavista always sounded right up my alley. An iconic Italian restaurant – a little dated, but still beloved – with a menu that read like a greatest hits collection of some of my favorite classic Italian dishes. And while I've been meaning to pay a visit ever since I moved back to Cincinnati three years ago, it was only last...
You Must Taste The Cheese Wheel Pasta At This Unique Italian Restaurant In Illinois
If you’re a cheese lover, we’ve got great news for you! A restaurant in Rosemont, Illinois serves a famous cheese wheel pasta. It’s truly better than words can describe! One of the most unique restaurants in Illinois is Carlucci's Rosemont, a Chicago-area Italian spot that serves up homestyle, homemade dishes in a beautiful location. Every dish ser...
New Paradise Bakery Brings Sicilian Pastries, Gelato And More To Gladstone Park
A longtime Sicilian bakery has opened another outpost — 5,000 miles away, on the Far Northwest Side. New Paradise Bakery, 5742 N. Milwaukee Ave., is a gelateria, bakery and deli led by owner and chef Vito Rubino, whose parents are from Palermo, Italy. After running a pizzeria in Logan Square, he formed a partnership with the New Paradise Bakery own...
Rosie's Italian Reopens Downtown with New Menu of Scratch-Made Pastas, Pizza and Family Favorites
Crown Restaurant Group (Crown Republic Gastropub, Losanti, La Cantina) has refreshed and reopened one of its downtown eateries. The former Rosie's Pies & Pints — which temporarily closed in August — has been transformed into Rosie's Italian.Helmed by chef and owner Anthony Sitek, the menu focuses on family recipes and traditions. Diners can expect...
Popular Iowa-based restaurant opens first location in Rockford
Via Sofia's Italian Kitchen, an established chain restaurant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, expanded and opened its first eatery in Rockford. Franchisee Leslie Reinbach opened the pickup- and carryout-only restaurant in August at 109 N. Show Place Drive, across from ShowPlace 16. Reinbach said she likes the far East State Street location because of the hig...
Caterina's Ristorante is an Italian Version of a Supper Club
Anyone immersed in Wisconsin food culture knows what makes up a great supper club—a relish tray, quality food, and excellent service. West Allis is home to what I would like to call an Italian supper club, Caterina’s Ristorante at 9104 W. Oaklahoma Ave. Rolling up, the building gives off longevity and authenticity, which is exacerbated by the insid...
Santino’s Little Italy Will Make You Happy to Dine Out Again
Off the main drag and down a quiet Bay View side street lays a hidden gem of the Milwaukee dining scene. You will be charmed by the ambiance the moment you enter Santino’s Little Italy. From the welcoming hosts at the door, the simple elegance of the decor, the fantastic food, and the delightful Sofia Loren films playing, silently, on screens throu...