Maria Carmela ha la più antica pasticceria di New York ma vuole tornare in Ciociaria
È proprietaria della pasticceria «Egidio Pastry», che con i suoi 103 anni di attività, è la più antica di New York, ed è una vera istituzione in fatto di dolci nella «Grande mela». Maria Carmela Lucciola, però, 62 anni originaria di San Giorgio a Liri, sogna di vendere la sua miniera d'oro e di tornare a vivere nel suo piccolo paesino nella provinc...
Neapolitan Pizzeria Rossopomodoro Opens Its First Non-Eataly Outpost in Greenwich Village Tonight
by Marguerite Preston Tonight Rossopomodoro, the Neapolitan pizza chain responsible for the pizza restaurant inside Eataly, opens its first standalone outpost in the former Cole's Greenwich Village space. The space is a clean, simple version of your average upscale pizzeria, outfitted with marble tabletops and pendant lights. But...
"Cake Boss" opens his new Times Square cafe
The Cake Boss has claimed a piece of sweet-tooth territory in Times Square.Buddy Valastro of TLC's "Cake Boss" appeared for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially celebrate the opening of the Times Square Cake Boss Cafe.The 36-year-old Italian-American and fourth-generation baker welcomed customers like they were a part of "la famiglia," with a ki...
Taking an Italian cuisine field trip
For Lindsay Arnold, an employee at Mario's Restaurant in Brighton, some memories have the pleasing scents of a busy kitchen, a fresh-baked delectable in the oven and her grandmother at center stage. "She baked a lot and so did my mom," Arnold said. "It wasn't really an ethnic thing. My grandmother's name was Smith. But I learned a lot from...
Team Behind Osteria Cotta Introduces Carroll Place
The team behind Osteria Cotta on the Upper West Side, Sergio Riva and AJ Bontempo, have brought Carroll Place downtown on Bleecker Street. The 170-seat Italian-American wine bar and gastropub will bring Cotta signature dishes as well as new selections. Dishes include a burrata burger with grilled tomato and prosciutto, pork ragu, and short...
Via Carota Turns Out To Be Mainly Italian and Mainly Delicious
After many thoughtful delays, adjustments of décor, menu tweakings, and downright experiments of all sorts on the part of chefs Rita Sodi and Jody Williams, Via Carota opened somewhat stealthily last week with little fanfare. A companion and I dined there Friday night, arriving when the door swung open at 5:45, figuring that was the way to...
First Look: Rocky Slims Brings Italian-American to Kips Bay
by Kelly Dobkin The gist: Brooklyn restaurant-hopping chef Angelo Romano (The Pines, Masten Lake) has surfaced at this new Italian-American inspired eatery in Kips Bay, owned by Drena and Tim Gashi of GL Hospitality Group. The space: The 45-seat spot was designed by Josh Held and sports an industrial look with reclaimed wood, retractable...
Fiamma to open second restaurant in Rochester
by Mary Chao I just discovered Fiamma Pizza e Vino at 1308 Buffalo Road in Gates and found out that a second location will open in the Neighborhood of the Arts at Russell Street. It will be in the old factory building where Fashion Week hosted a runway show two years ago. Owner Giuseppe Paciullo confirmed that the second location...
Restaurant Week pick of the day: Zero Otto Nove, Armonk
Zero Otto Nove brings classic, comforting Bronx Italian to Armonk. It's a spot that's just as friendly to families as it is to date nights or a post-work meal. Pizzas are pulled in and out from the wood-fired oven, a glittering jewel in the back of the dining room, which is flanked with heavy wooden trusses, dark wood, white marble counter tops an...
A Taste of Italy on the North Fork at Diliberto Winery (LI) on November 6
When: Sunday, November 6, 2016, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PMWhere: Diliberto Winery | 250 Manor Lane, Jamesport, New York 11947More info: Ages 21+ only. Advance registration required. Registration will open soon.Gaze out at the picturesque vineyard from the winery's tasting room as you enjoy class Italian songs performed by accordionist Michael Giordano and...
The oldest Italian bakeries and pastry shops in NYC
by Georgia Kral Step back in time and give your taste buds a treat by visiting these bakeries and pastry shops. Italian breads and pastries are a true delight, and we're not surprised at all that so many of these business have been around for so long.Here are some of the city's oldest... (Did we miss your favorite? Tell us in the comments!...
Eataly's stalled office relocation and new 4 WTC market
It's taking longer than expected for Eataly to move its corporate headquarters closer to its flagship Italian marketplace on Fifth Avenue. Some are speculating that the delay may be tied to stalled plans for Eataly to take possession of new retail space at 4 World Trade Center, according to the New York Post. But it's unclear how they are linked....