Venetian's Mercato della Pescheria to Feature Miami Roots
by Bradley Martin Miami-based V&E Restaurant Group is bringing Mercato della Pescheria to the Venetian's Grand Canal Shoppes, planning to offer a taste of Italy, by way of Miami Beach. The corner St. Mark's Square replacement for Wolfgang Puck's Postrio was originally dubbedPescaria when first revealed in December. The "R...
Talking longevity and italian food favorites with Trevi chef Peter Scaturro
by Brock Radke Nineteen years is a long time to work in one kitchen, but chef Peter Scaturro loves his location. The New York native came to Las Vegas in 1989 to open an Italian restaurant with his father and brother and ended up taking over at Lombardi's in the Forum Shops. Through changes in ownership and name—it's probably best remember...
Carbone Dazzles
by Al Mancini A truly exceptional dining experience begins well before you take your first bite of food, and remains with you well after you've left the building, in the telling and re-telling about the meal. And while Aria's new Italian spot Carbone fails to fully deliver on two of its most hyped features, it nonetheless wowed me as one of the mo...
Seattle pizzeria Mioposto to open on Mercer Island
Wood-fired pizza lovers rejoice: Mioposto is officially coming to Mercer Island. The opening date for the new restaurant — estimated to be late summer or early fall of this year — will coincide with that of the Hadley apartment building that Legacy Partners plans. Mioposto will occupy 2,300 of the 9,000 square feet of building's retail space, and...
A Slice of Arizona
by Heather Hoch Pizzeria Bianco might seem overblown with accolades flowing in nationally for the Phoenix-based pizza place. For a town that has its own burgeoning craft pizza scene, especially with Reilly nearby, it might seem like the Valley is invading the Old Pueblo. However, there's no denying that aspects of the 20-year-old pizza empire foun...
Italian Sub Sandwich at Niccoli's Deli in Phoenix
by Nina Tinsley Niccoli's Italian Deli (6102 North 16th Street) is part market and part eatery, similar to other lunch spots such as Luci's Healthy Marketplace and La Grande Orange. Unlike these other places, though, Niccoli's is far less trendy and much more old school. The market side of the restaurant features cases of brined olives...
Scouring the Valley’s delicatessens for the ideal italian hoagie
by Brock Radke Fine cured Italian meats, salty cheese, crisp vegetables doused in oil and vinegar, and a crusty roll. What's better than an Italian sub sandwich? It's pretty easy to procure one, which is nice because it's a constant lunchtime craving, but where in Las Vegas can we find the best of the best? Let's begin with the obvious. O...
Tony Gemignani Steamrolls into Green Valley Ranch with Pizza Rock
Pizza king Tony Gemignani's takeover of Las Vegas now expands down to Henderson. Today he opened his second Pizza Rock at Green Valley Ranch, where he serves classic Italian entrees, pastas and 11 styles of his gourmet pizzas. The 7,000-square-foot restaurant features a 20-seat interactive wood-fire bar, room for 200 and the deejay booth i...
Hawai‘i Kai Thai Restaurant Owner Opens an Italian Restaurant in Ward
by Lennie Omalza When we heard that Maile Sengoura of Maile's Thai Bistro in Hawai'i Kai was opening an Italian restaurant, we were intrigued. What would the owner of a Thai restaurant do with Italian cuisine? Plus, the "and Bar" portion of its name had us daydreaming about our next pau hana. When we finally made it over to Ward V...
Salute Italian Restaurant set to open in September at Red Rock Resort & Casino
Away from the bustling Las Vegas strip, one can find a traditional Italian restaurant in the suburb of Summerlin. Executive Chef Luciano Sautto has taken only the most cherished and flavorful Italian dishes that have stood the test of time and incorporated them into the menu. Sautto brings from Italy a youthful, yet seasoned and steady hand to...
Sharing a Passion for Italian Culture, Travel and Cuisine
by Kerry-Lynne Demarinis Meeting Chef Renato Solpietro for the first time is a happy experience. He is passionate about life in general and Italian culture and cooking in particular. His wife, Adrienne Davis is just as outgoing - picture a glass jar full of swirling fireflies and you have a good image of the exuberance and joy that emanate...
Sin City Decadence: Carnevino Reinvents the Classic Italian Steakhouse
Some of the most decadent meals in Las Vegas can be found at classic steakhouse or Italian restaurant. But when celebrity chef, Mario Batali and renowned restaurateur, Joe Bastianich decided to pair the two concepts together, the results has been nothing short of sensational. Carnevino opened in 2008 at The Palazzo, and since then it has r...