Italian restaurant Ciao Bella to close in Hewlett
Ciao Bella, the cozy Italian trattoria on Broadway in Hewlett, is closing on Aug. 13. Owner Freddy Sammarone announced on Facebook that he and his wife, Dina, "have decided that it is time to say goodbye." This week, dinner will be served only on Thursday and Friday; next week, dinner only on Friday and Saturday. On those last two evenings...
Bronx’s Little Italy launches earthquake relief fund-raiser with Arthur Ave. restaurants donating to the cause
by Laura Dimon and Larry McShane Arthur Avenue is the expressway to Italian earthquake relief. The Little Italy of the Bronx joined local politicians and business people Friday to raise money for the victims of the deadly central Italy quake blamed for 267 deaths. "The neighborhood owes its unique vitality, identity and herit...
Davide contro Golia: piccoli produttori alla conquista degli USA
By Maurita Cardone Per le piccole aziende italiane, entrare nello sconfinato e competitivo mercato statunitense può essere impresa non facile. Soprattutto nell'affollato campo del vino, dove il pubblico americano ha ancora tanto da imparare. Cercare di creare delle opportunità per queste aziende e allo stesso tempo "educare" il consumatore america...
Bocca di Bacco Opens New NYC Location
Today, the New York City Restaurant Group (NYCRG) announces that its iconic Chelsea restaurant, IL Bastardo, is getting a facelift and a new name. On April 8th, IL Bastardo will become the fourth Bocca di Bacco restaurant in NYC, continuing to feature the iconic IL Bastardo brunch parties on weekends. Moving forward, weekend brunch will be...
Gastronomia Toscana sbarca a New York, nuovo locale con prodotti freschi da Prato
«Mi garba» ha aperto a Manhattan, nel cuore della più autentica vita newyorkese a due passi da Union Square e Broadway. Lo spazio che prima ospitava una galleria d'arte si trova al numero 129 della 4th Avenue. Si tratta del primo store progettato dall'azienda Gastronomia Toscana che ha inaugurato da pochissimi giorni negli Stati Uniti.&nbs...
'Babbalucci' features Italian cuisine in Harlem
There is nothing like pizza in New York. But in this week's "Neighborhood Eats" this pizza comes with a twist. "Babbalucci" is located at 331 Lenox Avenue in Harlem. "I got to see every aspect of the restaurant and gravitated toward the cooking side," Andrew Lo Presto's father owned pizzerias, so Andrew knows a thing or two...
Eataly New York Celebrates Its 3rd Anniversary
Eataly, the Italian food and restaurant emporium opened by Mario Batali and Joe and Lidia Bastianich in New York City's Flatiron neighborhood in 2010, turned 3 years old on Aug. 31 and celebrated by transforming the space into a classical Italian food and wine festival, with more than 30 stands set up throughout the store to sell some of their most...
Sagrantino Month Returns to New York City, Debuts in Chicago
The Montefalco Consortium announces the 3rd annual 'Sagrantino Month' at Eataly to be held this March. The Sagrantino Month promotion will take place at Eataly's New York City location as well as the newly opened Chicago store. The promotion marks the beginning of the third year of a national Sagrantino campaign that includes events, promo...
Antonioni’s Now Serving ‘Family Style’ Italian at 177 Chrystie Street
It took a couple years to reach fruition, but Antonioni's has finally ripened. The Italian restaurant at 177 Chrystie (at Rivington), designed by Amy Grantham and Luc Levy of Cafe Gitane, soft-opened on Valentine's Day. Right now they're only offering dinner service, but brunch is coming this weekend; lunch reportedly starts on March 24. M...
Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse Moves into NYC Near Grand Central Terminal
by John Mariani Monday night in NYC. Bitter cold: 21 degrees with wind chill factor down to 10. Nobody on the streets. Not a night to go out to dinner. Yet, upon entering the three-month-old Davio's, I found that it seemed everyone who did go out to dinner that night was in the restaurant, which was doing booming business. Which goes to pr...
Italy to be SFFS Partner Country Sponsor
For the first time ever, the Specialty Food Association has engaged a partner country sponsor for the Summer Fancy Food Show, the largest marketplace devoted exclusively to specialty food and beverages in North America. The show will be held June 28 – 30 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. Italy has long been the lar...
Fabio Cucina Italiana Opens on Wednesday
by Amelia Pang Fabio Cucina Italiana, a new Italian culinary in Midtown East, will open on Feb. 5. Chef Fabio Hakill's menu features homemade pasta made from locally sourced ingredients. Signature dishes include Fettuccine alla Fabio, made at your table by Chef Fabio with porcini mushrooms and a delicate sauce that enhances t...