New Italian eatery ‘La Zozzona’ opening in Scottsdale this week
A new Italian eatery from award-winning Chef Richard Blais is arriving in Scottsdale this week. La Zozzona, which is Italian for “messy, rich or substantial,” is Blais’ first Arizona-based restaurant and is opening on Wednesday at The Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort. Blais, a James Beard Award-nominated cookbook author, is known for finishing as the...
Per Noi Trattoria: Classic Italian Dining and Family Tradition on Highland Drive
For me, walking into Per Noi Trattoria on Highland Drive is a bit like stepping back in time. I first wrote about Per Noi in 2012 when it opened on Stratford Avenue. It was a small space – seating a mere 28 guests – and the owners were smart in 2018 to relocate Per Noi to the sprawling location that was formerly Michelangelo on Highland. But when I...
North Italia Opens in Peoria
North Italia, a popular modern Italian restaurant known for its scratch-made dishes, has expanded in Arizona with the opening of a new location in Peoria. North Italia Peoria will be the fifth in the state. Newly opened North Italia Peoria is located in the Peoria Eighty Three entertainment district, part of the Peoria Sports Complex. This area is...
Family-owned Italian restaurant offers Phoenix’s longest pizza
October is National Pizza Month, and one locally-owned restaurant is serving the longest pizza in Phoenix! Pizza A Metro opened 16 years ago near 23rd Avenue and Thomas Road. The small, family-owned restaurant offers authentic, delicious, made-from-scratch dishes like pizza, pasta and salads. “We have a lot of dishes which are made from scratch, ha...
This West Valley restaurant serves the best lasagna in Phoenix
"Brick-shaped" may not be a term typically applied to food. At least, not lovingly. That is, unless you are talking about lasagna. For anyone who shares Garfield's passion, it's disappointing when ordering lasagna results in a plate of flat pasta with just a few layers swimming in sauce. On the other hand, when a server drops off a brick of the lay...
At Oregon’s oldest pizzeria, 91-year-old owner Elsie McFarland still works weekends
For many Oregon kids, pizza is less a dietary staple than a fact of life. But that wasn’t always the case. Even after World War II, newspaper references to “pizza” were still put in quotations, with recipes typically calling for ”4 English muffins” or “2 cans Maine sardines.” That was before 1949, the year Caro Amico opened on Southwest Barbur Boul...
Luna by Giada
Luna by Giada (as in De Laurentiis, the queen of Italian cuisine) offers a sophisticated spot for wining and dining on the first floor of the newly opened Caesars Republic Scottsdale. The elegant menu showcases the celebrated chef’s Roman heritage, paired with California influences. Emmy Award winner Giada De Laurentiis has been a longtime favorite...
Marino’s Italian Kitchen and Bar in Phoenix, AZ
Located in Desert Ridge Marketplace, Marino’s Italian Kitchen and Bar offers indoor and outdoor seating, making it the ideal lunch or dinner spot before or after a shopping trip. With its inviting atmosphere, it’s worth a special visit all on its own. The restaurant features a large bar, vibrant greenery, and five red booths that line the back of t...
The Italian Origins Of The Pacific Northwest's Iconic Walla Walla Onions
Folks from Washington go hard for the Walla Walla sweet onion. In fact, it became the state's official vegetable in 2007. But the beginnings of this particular allium go far beyond the Pacific Northwest -- across an ocean or two, in fact. The seed for the onion that would eventually become the Walla Walla sweet came from Corsica, an island in the M...
Elevated coastal Italian hotspot Élephante Scottsdale arrives this fall
Opening this fall at Scottsdale Fashion Square, Élephante is an all-new coastal Italian restaurant combining irresistible fare, delightful drinks and spectacular vibes. Handcrafted by renowned restaurateur and designer, Nick Mathers, every single aspect of this 12,000 square foot dining destination, with a total capacity of 345, including 60 patio...
A Vibey Italian Restaurant With a Candy Shop Is the Latest Retro Throwback to Hit the Strip
Las Vegas is clearly having a moment with all things retro. Following other restaurant openings this year themed to the 1960s and ’70s, the latest entrant to the Las Vegas Strip is embracing a design inspired by 1970s Italy. This winter, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino will debut a stylish new Italian restaurant with a swanky lounge and candy shop...
Sagra 2024 in Portland, OR
Sunday, October 6th, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM PDT. Grand Amari, 509 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OR. Buy Sagra ticket here. Join us for Sagra, our beloved celebration of Italian culture and a key fundraising event for the Portland Bologna Sister City Association’s Youth Exchange Program and BIPOC Youth Scholarship. Aperitivo + Dinner Experience ($80). Aperiti...
