Dining Review: Rosso Italian
When I consider the forward-thinking chefs who elevate our Italian restaurant scene, Stefano Fabbri of Pomo Restaurant Group springs to mind. He’s the Italian-born chef and restaurateur who introduced thin-crust Neapolitan pizza to Phoenix when he opened Pomo Pizzeria at the Borgata in 2010. He later helped Scott Conant launch Mora Italian and The...
Fentonelli's Pizzeria & Bar: Italian Cuisine on Tucson's North Side
Stepping into BATA, you are immediately met with the definition of refinement. The same goes for Barbata. These are destinations for special occasions or well-needed treat-yourself moments. If you want that same culinary culture chef Tyler Fenton is known and applauded for, then your next option is obviously Reilly Craft Pizza & Drink — a bit more...
The Italian Donuts At This Idaho Bakery Are So Good That They Sell Out
Treasure Valley is no stranger to delicious bakeries. All around the area, you can find incredible places to eat with perfectly baked bread, soft donuts, pastries that melt in your mouth, and so much more. While there are many bakeries that I could recommend in Treasure Valley, one that is always at the top of the list is Bella Biscotteria. This is...
Scottsdale Italian eatery marking 50 years
For DeFalco’s Italian Deli and Grocery, the third time was a charm. The popular restaurant opened in 1973 at the Old Wagon Wheel Shopping Center and moved 11 years later to the Arizona Design Center at 68th Street and Thomas Road. But it ultimate lost its lease, and the family landed at their current location in 2000 at 2334 N Scottsdale Road. And...
Grand Wailea welcomes a new Italian restaurant
A new oceanfront restaurant has opened at the Grand Wailea in the former dining space of Bistro Molokini. Named after the green mineral, Olivine is an Italian restaurant with a menu of sandwiches, pizzas and entrees including spaghetti pomodoro, chicken parmigiana and steak. The menu also features handmade pastas by chef Michele di Bari of Maui's S...
The Italian Daughter restaurant in Scottsdale continues a legendary Arizona family tradition
When she made the decision to open a restaurant in the midst of the pandemic, it wasn’t whether people would be comfortable returning to indoor dining that was top of mind for Melissa Maggiore. Raised in the Valley with an iconic restaurant pedigree, Melissa was familiar with the community’s support of small businesses and family restaurants. She b...
Fresco Italiano restaurant in Las Vegas has all your favorites
There are few styles of food that provide a satisfying meal more than Italian. Just the mention of that word evokes images of heaping plates of pasta, large meatballs, bread baskets that empty as soon as they hit the table, and lots and lots of wine poured and shared. It’s practically Pavlovian to want to head to the nearest Olive Garden when you h...
Bombo Italian Kitchen, The Bar at Bombo Opening at Summit Next Week
Two new Ethan Stowell dining experiences, Bombo Italian Kitchen and The Bar at Bombo, are set to open June 20 in the Seattle Convention Center's Summit Building. Summit opened in Seattle in January and is the U.S.'s first high-rise convention center. Bombo Italian Kitchen’s storefront opens directly into the convention center lobby and offers all-...
If Pasta Is Your Love Language, You’ll Be In Heaven At Il Sugo Italian Kitchen In Idaho
There is something comforting about a large plate of delicious pasta with the most mouthwatering sauce right in front of you. At il Sugo Italian Kitchen in Meridian, you can find that comfort and excite your taste buds. This Italian restaurant in Meridian, Idaho is family owned and pasta is its specialty. Whether you are a pasta lover or you simply...
Award-Winning Ambrogio15 Restaurant to Open at Biltmore Fashion Park
Biltmore Fashion Park is home to multiple top-rated eateries, and the latest dining concept to join its impressive lineup of restaurants is no exception. Ambrogio15, the award-winning restaurant group out of San Diego, will open its sixth concept at Biltmore Fashion Park in December, bringing Valley residents and visitors a striking dining experien...
Brezza in Las Vegas excels at both atmosphere and mouthwatering dishes.
Can’t quite get to Italy this year? Well, dining at Brezza on your desert vacation will make you feel like you’ve slipped in a detour to a restaurant there. A large part of that is due to chef Nicole Brisson’s cooking experiences in the kitchens of Italy, which she has showcased during her career in Vegas. Brezza sits near one end of the wide-open...
New cookbook serves up a year of “pasta-bilities”
It’s been a busy spring for Michela Tartaglia, whose popular lunch-only eatery, Pasta Casalinga, celebrated its fifth anniversary in March. In a tiny nook with counter space, Tartaglia and her team serve up delicious pasta dishes every day based on what’s fresh and in season. The menu changes frequently and always includes one dish from the sea, on...