Why Parella's subtle, authentic Italian should break the curse of Figlio
by Mecca Bos One begins to wonder if the curse of Figlio is real. Back in 2009, Uptown's beloved eating and drinking anchor was gutted like a still-living fish for no very good reason at all. Sure, it needed an update after 25 years in business. But as with outdated mall bangs, Figlio should have just gotten a quick trim — and instead it got...
Family recipes a staple at Bellissimo Italian Ristorante
By Mary Ann Redeker Eddy Kaquerelli is ready to bring some Italian flair to Emporia's restaurant scene. Bellissimo Italian Ristorante, managed by Kaqurelli, is open 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Sunday - Thursday and 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The new eatery is located at 1408 Industrial Road. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Wednesday mo...
It’s really nice inside the new location of Il Posto — and much bigger. Let’s take a look
By Ashley Dean Condolences to City Park West and nearby residents on the loss of Il Posto. I know it hurts to lose your local spot for upscale Italian food — I'm right there with you. But its new location in River North is awfully nice. 26th and Larimer looks... different. Yes, it's very Nu Denver. But Il Posto has been faithful...
Smells and tastes of Italy found at Gannucci’s Italian Market
Takeout was a really bad idea. With the car smelling like a pot of simmering red sauce, driving from West Duluth to downtown with lasagna and a luscious porchetta sandwich sitting next to me was exquisitely painful. If I wasn’t on the interstate, I would have pulled over and tore into that lasagna in a most unlady-like way. ...
Neighborhood fave Savelli's Pizza, Pasta, Subs offers just what the name says
By: Robin Intemann Popular neighborhood pizza joints are as common in places like New York City or Chicago as 24-hour public transportation, yet even Manitou Springs has its own local favorite in Savelli's Pizza, Pasta, Subs. Much remains unchanged since the locally-owned pizzeria opened in 1998. The smiling faces that greet and serve are new...
Nick's Homestyle Italian to open south of Old Town
by Josie Sexton A former Rio Grande and The Kitchen employee plans to open his first restaurant concept just south of Old Town Fort Collins on Feb. 16. Nick's Homestyle will transform the closed Number 1 Chinese Super Buffet at 1100 S. College Ave. into a family-style, Italian-American restaurant. New business owner Nick Doyl...
New Italian deli and market coming to west Lawrence; informal survey finds neighbors dislike proposed Kasold changes
by Chad Lawhorn For some of us, our experience with Italian food doesn't go much beyond spaghetti, all-you-can-eat breadsticks and a carb-induced nap that usually ends with the waiter waking you up to tell you more breadsticks have arrived. But that's not the only type of Italian food that is popular. Lawrence is going to get a taste of an...
Chef/owner opens his 4th Bello Cucina restaurant in Spicer, Minn.
When Jason Mueller opened an Italian restaurant in Morris eight years ago, he was chided for thinking that dishes he made — like scallopini, marsala, wild mushroom pancetta or butternut squash ravioli and lobster — would find an audience in the heart of rural Minnesota. He proved his critics wrong and has since opened three Bello Cucina re...
Gioia's Deli food truck begins daily stops around St. Louis
Starting Tuesday, a hot salami truck will be making its way around St. Louis each weekday. Gioia's Deli Food Truck will serve up its hot salami, roast beef, salami and beef, Italian trio, poor boy, turkey, the veggie and porknado downtown, in company parking lots and industrial parks. The truck will also be present at festivals and events such as...
WCCO Viewers’ Choice For Best Lasagna In Minnesota
As the temperatures drop, we are in the mood for some Italian comfort food. This time of year folks love lasagna, a festive favorite. And we wanted to find the best Minnesota has to offer. Natalie Nyhus asked, and you answered. Join her on the east side of St. Paul for a huge plate at the Little Oven. The Morelli family has been doing...
Enjoy an Italian Feast of the Seven Fishes at These Six Colorado Restaurants
Italian Americans, especially those from the East Coast, have fond memories of big family gatherings during the holidays — and big meals, including a Christmas Eve tradition known as the Feast of the Seven Fishes. If you find yourself far from the cooks in your family who put out a seafood spread for the holidays, a few Front Range restaur...
Il Posto Voted the Best Italian Restaurant in Denver
Il Posto means, “The Place” in Italian, and chef and owner Andrea Frizzi has largely backed up his contention that his breezy spot in City Park West is hot ― it’s routinely mentioned as one of the city’s best Italian restaurants for years now. Frizzi, originally from Milan, imports many Italian ingredient...