Mario’s named Lake George’s first business of the year
by Ryan Edwards Mario's Italian Restaurant has become a landmark in the Village of Lake George since first opening its doors in 1954. Now, still owned by the same family 61 years later, Mario's has been recognized by Village officials as the recipient of the first ever "Business of the Year" award. The award is not only a ref...
National Tortellini Day: Get the best 'belly buttons' on Staten Island
By Kathryn Carse National Tortellini Day is Saturday, Feb. 13. Yes, it's got the day all to itself. I know what you are thinking: "If there is a Tortellini Day, what isn't there a day for?" But the tortellini does not come unheralded. It's got Roman mythology and a fraternal society, La Dotta Confraternita del Tortellino (The Lea...
Top-Rated Italian Restaurants in Long Island
Long Island has been a hub of Italian-American culture for as long as Italians have settled in the tri-state area, and Italian-Americans make up the biggest percentage of the population of immigrant descendants in both Nassau and Suffolk counties, according to a study of the Long Island Italian-American community by Vincenzo Milione, a researcher a...
New York Italians Aperitivo - November 7, 2014 at 7:00 pm
We invite you to join us Friday November, 7 at Osteria del Principe for our "NEW YORK ITALIANS APERITIVO".Come meet and mingle with New York Italians partners, Italian companies and professionals, new and existing members. Stop by, enjoy a drink, some complimentary hors d'oeuvres and great networking ...Italian style! Read more S...
Qualcuno ha detto pizza napoletana?
Non credete a quelli che dicono che la pizza buona a New York non esiste. Mentono. Mettete tra i vostri link preferiti questo post e ricordatevi di consultarlo quando sarete qui. Vi dico quali sono i miei 5 ristoranti preferiti dove mangiare la vera pizza napoletana. Daniele ed io siamo due veri amanti della pizza, la mangiamo almeno una volt...
Google 'heatmap' reveals New York, Rome and Barcelona as the most photographed places on Earth
From the Empire State Building to the Blue Mosque, plenty of people take photographs of iconic architecture when on holiday.And now Google Maps' Panoramio 'heat map' of the world allows people to see the most photographed travel destinations. Three of the five most photographed places on the planet are in the EU, according to the popular service,...
A Foodie’s Guide to Eating Italian on Staten Island
As Williamsburg, Long Island City, Bushwick, and even Bedford-Stuyvesant become more gentrified (read: more expensive), New York transplants are asking the question: what is the next frontier? May I be so bold as to suggest Staten Island? Yes, I said it. Though once the butt of every joke, I predict that Staten Island will be the next area...
Ilio DiPaolo's celebrating 50 years of pasta
Ilio DiPaolo's Restaurant, 3875 South Park Ave., Blasdell, is marking 50 years of serving up Italian classics to its fans. The celebration kicked off with a commemorative Mass on Monday, and will continue with a slate of events during the year. Those include: Jan 19: Employee/Alumni Night for all current and former employees who have help...
Open the tap! At this NYC bar, Nutella flows freely
by Katie Little As sales of Nutella continue to edge higher, one company is betting on food "bars" devoted to selling creations made from the popular chocolate hazelnut spread. This week, Italian food market Eataly opened its first Nutella bar in New York City, after an earlier pop-up version proved successful. The new restau...
A Touch of Italy by Manhattan’s Central Park
by Joshua Estrin Manhattan's Central Park is a breath of fresh air in the hustle and bustle of New York's daily life. Its almost 800 acres of trees, grass, water and nature provide a welcome respite for native New Yorkers and tourists alike. First opened in 1857, it has since become the most visited urban park in the U.S. as well as one of...
The end of an era-Fiorentino's Ristorante in Brooklyn, NY is closing
by Carla Rose The Fiorentino family has been serving up authentic Italian food for 25 years at Fiorentino's Ristorante in Brooklyn, NY. They pride themselves on fine Italian cuisine, and good portions at fair prices. Unfortunately, this era is coming to an end on Sunday, January 10, 2016. It is hard to believe this is actually goi...
Wine Enthusiast Editor & Publisher Adam Strum Awarded Italian Wine Excellence Award for Years of Support
A "return to its roots" is how Italian Wine & Food Institute President Dr. Lucio Caputo described the 31st Gala Italia event, held at New York City's Pierre Hotel on February 18th. More than 300 attendees, among them the wine world's most illustrious journalists, joined Caputo to celebrate honorees whose careers had made significant impact on I...