All You Can Eataly: a Festa della Repubblica celebration
Eataly Dallas brings back its All You Can Eataly event, an all-inclusive evening with endless Italian food and beverages to celebrate the Italian holiday Festa della Repubblica. Dallas foodies can indulge in a plethora of Italian delicacies and drinks at Eataly on Friday, June 7, celebrating Festa della Repubblica, akin to the Fourth of July in It...
Italian restaurant chain Bella Sera opening New Braunfels location
Marble Falls-based Italian restaurant chain Bella Sera will open a location this month in New Braunfels, its fifth in the Texas Hill Country, news site Community Impact reports. A recently submitted permit application shows Bella Sera plans to take over the space at 259 Loop 337 that previously housed TJ's Burgers. The burger shop closed its doors...
Focaccia Mia brings Italian sandwiches to San Antonio's Brooks City Base area
The area surrounding Brooks City Base is expanding rapidly, with all kinds of restaurants and businesses popping up around the Southeast Side hub. A new homegrown concept is headed to the area now, bringing along Italian-inspired sandwiches and freshly baked breads. The all-new Focaccia Mia will open inside of its sister restaurant La Unica Cocina...
Re and Regina Anthony and Diana Mattioda continue family tradition
When Anthony and Diana Mattioda are crowned as Re and the Regina of the 52nd Annual McAlester Italian Festival, they will continue a family tradition. Anthony and Diana Mattioda are set to be crowned Re and Regina of the 2024 Italian Festival during opening ceremonies on the festival’s main stage, set for 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 11. The festiva...
120 Years Later, Gelato Legend Angelo Brocato’s Still Rules Summer in New Orleans
Generations of New Orleanians with sweet tooths have looked up at a brown and neon sign flashing the words “A. Brocato Spumone and Cassata Ice Cream” against a stark blue sky. Eventually, those visiting duck under a red-striped awning to peruse cookies, tarts, and gelato in glass display cases while waiting their turns in a line that often meanders...
Get A Taste Of Your Italian Favorites At Gambill's Pastaria & Grocery, A Neighborhood Restaurant In Oklahoma
Hey there, fellow foodies! If you’re on the hunt for a dining experience that combines the charm of an Italian market with the comfort of homemade pasta, look no further than Gambill’s Pastaria & Grocery in Tulsa. Tucked away in the heart of the city, this neighborhood Italian eatery is a true hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Gambill's Pastaria...
Ferrari challenge North America drivers duel for inaugural 296 challenge victories
There was no shortage of Ferrari racecars or on-track action during the 2024 Ferrari Challenge North America season-opening race at Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in Austin, TX on Saturday. More than 70 Ferraris across the Trofeo Pirelli, Coppa Shell and 488 Challenge Evo classes took part in afternoon races at the 3.426-mile circuit. Competitors i...
Dallas-area startup delivers imported Italian foods to your door
A new Dallas-based company is eager to bring you your pasta, salami, and biscotti. Called Capsa, it's an online shopping site launched three months ago as an answer to the lack of authentic Italian foods at an affordable price. Founder Luca Filippone was born and raised in Torino, and missed familiar food items he could not get in the U.S. "Our con...
An Italian TikTok foodie ate 'best pasta in America' in New Orleans. What else did he try?
A viral Italian TikTok foodie known for his often delighted and sometimes horrified reactions to American food and culture recently visited New Orleans to celebrate the anniversary of meeting his wife and sample all the delicious culinary staples the South has to offer. With his American wife and Tulane grad, Jessi Higgins, as his tour guide, Ales...
Italian Restaurant Picone Builds Community (and a Reddit Thread) in Denton
Picone is an Italian restaurant that just so happens to serve what some of its customers call “the best burger in Denton.” The chef-based concept aims to be affordable and accessible. The lasagna is thoughtfully plated and is as aesthetically pleasing as it is delicious. It’s also cheekily listed on the menu as “The Garfield.”The parts of Picone th...
This Covington spot has served impressive Italian fare for decades. What you should try.
Our video series “Eating with Ian” has been a great way to introduce my colleague Chelsea Shannon to a wide range of restaurants. This time we’re headed to the North Shore to Del Porto Ristorante. When people ask me for an upscale North Shore lunch recommendation, I know they’ll love Del Porto. The weekday happy hour is scene too, with good deals o...
Italian eatery with build your own cannoli bar adds San Antonio spot
Why break the bank booking a trip to Italy when the Sicilian Butcher, an Arizona-based Italian eatery, is adding a San Antonio location this year? Known for its 5-foot charcuterie boards, scratch-made spaghetti, and hand-rolled meatballs, The Sicilian Butcher is helmed by noted chef Joey Maggiore. As of publication, a grand opening date or address...