https://www.wetheitalians.com/default https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/buzzettas-italian-cafe-slated-open-chesterfield-june https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/buzzettas-italian-cafe-slated-open-chesterfield-june Fri, 02 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 A family already synonymous with Italian food in St. Louis is starting a new chapter in Chesterfield. Mother-and-son duo Lia and Tony Buzzetta plan to open Buzzetta’s Italian Café (120 Chesterfield Valley Drive) in June. Here’s what to know before you go.  Lia's signature Italian dishes include chicken, veal, lasagna, and pastas. These tried-and-true favorites will share menu space with items that lean more toward the simple preparations of Palermo, where she remembers her family going shopping every day and never using frozen ingredients.
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/mama-roses-pleases-homemade-italian-fare https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/mama-roses-pleases-homemade-italian-fare Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 If Mama Rose’s, the venerable Italian restaurant in downtown Estes Park, kind of feels like you’re in someone’s home that’s because it was loosely styled to resemble Rose’s home back in Iowa. When the restaurant opened its doors some thirty years ago, the design and décor echoed the home of Julie Piper’s mom, the original Rose. Julie’s brother Mario was the original owner. Today, Julie and her husband Rob Piper are the third owners. They also own Poppy’s Pizza and Grill just across the walkway from the Italian eatery.
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/new-culinary-experience-andiamo-catering-paravicinis https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/new-culinary-experience-andiamo-catering-paravicinis Sat, 20 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Executive Chef Franco Pisani of popular Italian restaurants Paravicini’s and Ristorante Di Sopra in Old Colorado City, along with Lindsey Truitt, Director of Catering, joined FOX21 Morning News on Thursday, May 18 to talk about their newest venture: Andiamo Catering. “Andiamo Catering is here to serve any kind of party or festivity that you have, any event at all; we do big pans to go, we can do family-style, big banquets, buffets, we have a mobile kitchen that we set up, a coffee cart… we can do it all,” said Truitt. According to Chef Franco, Andiamo means ‘Let’s Go,’ and he couldn’t be more...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/buzzettas-italian-cafe-will-open-chesterfield-june https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/buzzettas-italian-cafe-will-open-chesterfield-june Wed, 17 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Mother-and-son duo Lia and Tony Buzzetta will open Buzzetta’s Italian Cafe at 120 Chesterfield Valley Drive in Chesterfield in June. The restaurant will serve a dinner-only menu inspired by the fresh ingredients and traditional cuisine of southern Italy. Buzzetta’s will open in the building that previously housed Filippo’s Italian Kitchen & Bar, which closed in 2021. Both restaurants are part of the broader Manno family of restaurants, which also includes Paul Manno’s Restaurant, John Mineo’s Italian Restaurant, Il Bel Lago and Sapore Italian Cafe. The latter is also operated by other members...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/italian-american-club-spaghetti-dinner https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/italian-american-club-spaghetti-dinner Sat, 13 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 It was time again for the annual Spaghetti Dinner at the Italian-American Club of Duluth as they served up hundreds of plates to support a great cause. Since 1974 the club has hosted the dinner to help raise money for scholarships for relatives of club members. Along with the delicious dinner, there was a raffle with gifts and cash prizes. Thousands of dollars are rewarded to multiple scholarship winners each year. Last year the dinner saw a record number of people so club members cooked up lots food ahead of the event to prepared for a great turnout for today’s dinner.
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/italian-inspired-restaurant-pizza-pasta-and-salumi-bar-opens-kansas-city https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/italian-inspired-restaurant-pizza-pasta-and-salumi-bar-opens-kansas-city Wed, 10 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 A year ago, Todd Schulte and Cory Dannehl opened Earl’s Premier, a Brookside bar and grill bustling with orders for fresh oysters, shellfish, and frozen gin and tonics, with the patina of a long-time neighborhood gathering spot. Now they are set to do the same with Bacaro Primo, in the Crestwood Shops just southeast of the Country Club Plaza. After remodeling, it opened a week ago in the former Cafe Europa spot at 323 E. 55th St. Cafe Europa relocated to 4928 Main St. “It’s Italian-inspired food that a couple of German guys are doing. We aren’t claiming to be experts,” Schulte said Wednesday.
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/amighettis-st-louis-landmark https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/amighettis-st-louis-landmark Sat, 06 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 In February, a familiar name in St. Louis bread baking and sandwiches returned to the Hill after a nearly four-year hiatus, restoring a legacy that began during the first World War. Amighetti’s opened its new Hill location in the former Hanneke Hardware & Industrial Supply Co. at 5390 Southwest Ave., less than a mile from the bakery’s former location at 5141 Wilson Ave. “When I first told Marge that we were renovating the Hanneke building, she grabbed my arm and said, ‘Oh my gosh, that gives me chills,’” said Amighetti’s owner Anthony Favazza. He’s talking about Marge Amighetti, the widow of L...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/everything-made-fresh-daily-diritos-colorado-and-you-can-taste-difference https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/everything-made-fresh-daily-diritos-colorado-and-you-can-taste-difference Thu, 04 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 If you have ever had made-from-scratch Italian food, you know it is unbelievably good and that no processed, pre-made noodles or sauce will ever compare. Since not everyone is blessed enough to have a Nonna to cook for them, we found the next best thing: Southern Colorado’s DiRito’s and all its freshly-made fare. It’s easily one of the best restaurants in Canon City, Colorado. There is no place like DiRito's in Canon City. This family-owned eatery specializes in authentic, generation-old recipes.
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/10-essential-italian-restaurants-des-moines-metro https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/10-essential-italian-restaurants-des-moines-metro Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Central Iowans are lucky to have so many Italian restaurants sprinkled throughout the metro making their versions of cavatelli, gnocchi, chicken Parm, and saltimbocca. Diners can find pricey restaurants meant for a special occasion or inexpensive standbys that can become part of a weekly dinner routine. Family establishments and newcomers alike make this list, along with a group of classics at the end. Pizza lovers and pasta fans alike can find everything from a light lunch to a multi-course meal at these restaurants that can satisfy your craving for carbs.
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/new-italian-restaurant-opens-plattsmouth https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/new-italian-restaurant-opens-plattsmouth Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000 After his restaurant Florio’s won an award for being the best Italian restaurant in Lincoln, owner Besmir “Bes” Gjoka had an idea: “Let’s bring that good food to Plattsmouth.” Welcome to Milano’s, which recently opened at 209 23rd St. “We’ve had only good feedback,” Gjoka said. “The people who work here are amazing.” Milano’s offers a wide variety of popular Italian dishes, plus some unique ones. For starters, there’s crab stuffed mushrooms covered with chopped clams, and Milano’s Trio featuring breaded shrimp, calamari and cheese ravioli.
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/minneapolis-newest-italian-restaurant-opens-former-amore-uptown-spot https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/minneapolis-newest-italian-restaurant-opens-former-amore-uptown-spot Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000 A new Italian restaurant is now open in the former Amore Uptown spot in Minneapolis. Pinoli is the latest venture from Minneapolis restaurateur Kim Bartmann, who announced in November she'd open the new concept in the space after the retirement of Amore Uptown general manager Tim McHugh.  The menu at Pinoli features an array of appetizers, pasta dishes, pizzas, and main dishes.  Pizzas, such as the "Fisherman's" topped with marinated seafood and the "Mortadella" topped with pistachio, parmesan and truffle stracciatella, range from $16-$22. 
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/piccolo-south-denver-staple-fifty-years-will-close-april-30 https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/piccolo-south-denver-staple-fifty-years-will-close-april-30 Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000 The Canino family has been a part of Denver's dining scene for decades. Patriarch Clyde Canino Sr., who passed away last year, founded the family business more than fifty years ago; at one point, it included three locations of the Piccolo restaurant as well as Tico's Mexican, which Clyde's son Marty continues to run as a food-manufacturing commissary.But on April 30, the last Piccolo, at 3563 South Monaco Parkway, which has long been run by Marty's brother Vince and serves Mexican and Italian fare, will shutter after five decades. "I'm sitting here trying to realize things are coming to an end...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/italy-comes-columbia-opening-principe-italia-manufacturing-plant https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/italy-comes-columbia-opening-principe-italia-manufacturing-plant Sat, 08 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Arby's may no longer be able to claim "It has the meats" after Principe Italia celebrated its grand opening Thursday in Columbia. The Italian meats factory is a subsidiary of JBS Foods, a major U.S. meat-product manufactuer, which also has Swift Prepared Foods plant making bacon in Moberly. Principe is under the Swift portfolio. Products made both for food service and retail sales includes, salami, prosciutto, along with a variety of others. The Columbia site was selected two years ago along Columbia's major industrial corridor on Route B/Paris Road, that also is home to Schneider Electric, 3M...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/italian-pop-restaurant-red-lodge-returns-its-sixth-season https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/italian-pop-restaurant-red-lodge-returns-its-sixth-season Sat, 08 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Italian pop-up restaurant Piccola Cucina returned to Red Lodge on a snowy Tuesday for its sixth season. The restaurant is only open six months out of the year, so if you wanted to try their food during the winter season, that would require a trip to New York. You won’t find dishes like theirs anywhere else in Montana. “We love their food. We come every summer,” said Billings resident Chandra West on Tuesday. She had reservations there to celebrate her birthday with her husband and was the restaurant's first customer of the spring season. The restaurant has three locations in New York, one in I...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/porchetta-house-has-found-home-and-serving-late-spices-cafe-colfax https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/porchetta-house-has-found-home-and-serving-late-spices-cafe-colfax Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000 "Ever since I could stand over a stove, I've wanted to cook," says AJ Paloni, the chef behind The Porchetta House, which opened earlier this month inside Spices Cafe at 1510 Humboldt Street.Born in La Jolla in San Diego County, Paloni grew up in Albuquerque but moved to Arizona after finishing high school in order to fulfill his longtime dream of attending culinary school at Le Cordon Bleu. After graduating in 2010, he stayed in Scottsdale for a couple of years and continued working in restaurants before heading to Durango, where he took a job at a country club, a position that led to a privat...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/9-must-try-italian-restaurants-springfield-missouri https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/9-must-try-italian-restaurants-springfield-missouri Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Springfield, Missouri, is a beautiful city filled with lush greenery, rolling hills, and a charming downtown area. It’s a place where people are friendly, the air is crisp and clean, and the food scene is nothing short of amazing. This city truly has it all, and its food culture is one of the best things about it. As a traveler, I have had the pleasure of discovering some truly remarkable Italian restaurants in Springfield over the years. Italian food is the epitome of comfort food, and If you’re anything like me, you love a good plate of pasta or a slice of delicious pizza.
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/new-italian-restaurant-open-downtown-hutchinson-ks-soon https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/new-italian-restaurant-open-downtown-hutchinson-ks-soon Sun, 02 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Capo Italian Kitchen, a new family-owned, fine dining restaurant will open where Jillian's Italian Grill served up lasagna and steaks for more than a decade. Along with fresh coats of red, white, green and black paint, the restaurant will feature new kitchen equipment, some new pictures and lots of new faces and menu items. Along with premium, fresh-cut steaks, the restaurant will serve up pasta dishes, chicken cacciatore, lasagna, spaghetti and meatballs and brick oven pizza − Neapolitan style − or Naples-style pizza. The restaurant's new owners, David Thompson and Dallas McGeary, have years...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/spaghetti-western-italian-restaurant-works-downtown-fargo https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/spaghetti-western-italian-restaurant-works-downtown-fargo Wed, 29 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Get ready to round up some pasta! Spaghetti Western is coming to downtown Fargo. Fabrizio Di Gianni and his wife, Brighid Maguire, plan to open their Italian restaurant this spring (mid-April to early May) at 524 Broadway, a corner storefront that has housed restaurants or bakeries for many years. Di Gianni vows to fill the “void of pasta” in downtown Fargo by serving high-quality Italian food at prices families can afford. The menu will include traditional sauces and imported cheeses and pastas, as well as homemade pastas.
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/rotellas-italian-bakery-passes-along-family-business https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/rotellas-italian-bakery-passes-along-family-business Wed, 29 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Family-owned and still going strong 100 years later is rare after decades of consolidation in the baking industry. The Rotellas understand they’ve gotten lucky with each generation’s dedication to carry on the family business.  “Some restaurants we do business with, it’s over by the second generation because they don’t have the same fervor and determination that their parents did,” said Jim Rotella, vice president of sales for Rotella’s Italian Bakery, La Vista, Neb. “Each generation has wanted to continue this business. That’s been a big factor.”  
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/old-spaghetti-works-permanently-closes-des-moines-location-after-45-years-court-avenue https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/old-spaghetti-works-permanently-closes-des-moines-location-after-45-years-court-avenue Wed, 29 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Sad news for fans of The Old Spaghetti Works in Des Moines. The 45-year-old restaurant on Court Avenue permanently closed after business on Monday night. “Spaghetti Works will be closing its door permanently March 27, 2023,” a sign on the front door stated in all caps on Tuesday morning. “We appreciate the business and the regulars we all have gotten to know over the past 45 years.” The restaurant sits inside a converted 19th-century former hat factory at 310 Court Ave. with daily lunch specials, such as crispy chicken alfredo for $11.99 on Tuesdays. The Old Spaghetti Works specializes in hot...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/cupinis-celebrates-20th-anniversary-giving-away-trip-italy-and-debuting-cannoli-cannon https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/cupinis-celebrates-20th-anniversary-giving-away-trip-italy-and-debuting-cannoli-cannon Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Beloved Italian deli Cupini's turns 20 - and wants to thank all of their friends and family for their support. The restaurant's birthday party is on April 22 and everyone is invited. To show gratitude, Cupini's is raffling off two free round-trip tickets to Italy, and the winner will be drawn that night. Order tickets at cupinis.com (Raffle Tickets Here) Watch the Livestream of the event and the drawing of the raffle. (Cupini's 20th Livestream). This will also mark the debut of the Cannoli Cannon; keep an eye out for that. Additionally, Cupini's will have performances from the Heart of America...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/quality-and-customer-service-drive-rotellas-italian-bakerys-success https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/quality-and-customer-service-drive-rotellas-italian-bakerys-success Wed, 22 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Rotella’s Italian Bakery, La Vista, Neb., has seen continued growth and demand for bread, buns and rolls over a 100-year history. The Rotellas attribute their success to two things: quality product and excellent customer service.  “Quality and service is everything; if you skimp on that, you’re losing,” said Lou Rotella Jr., president and chief executive officer. “Customers can get bad service and bad quality anywhere.” 
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/did-you-know-theres-new-sioux-falls-italian-restaurant https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/did-you-know-theres-new-sioux-falls-italian-restaurant Sat, 18 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 It's always exciting when new businesses open in Sioux Falls, especially restaurants. If you have not explored the restaurant scene in Sioux Falls, let me just say...you are missing out on some delicious cuisine! Whether you're in the mood for burgers and fries or a spicy Mexican meal, Sioux Falls has food to fill your stomach. There are even some new pizzerias and Italian restaurants to enjoy. My family on my mom's side consists of vibrant and loud Irish-Italian men and women. Not only do they know how to throw great parties, but they also love authentic Italian food. They always tell me Siou...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/rossis-italian-eatery-will-replace-mama-sanninos-wheat-ridge https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/rossis-italian-eatery-will-replace-mama-sanninos-wheat-ridge Mon, 13 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 "For the most part, nothing is going to change," says Mike Rossi, who is planning to open Rossi's Italian Eatery in mid-April at 5800 West 38th Avenue in Wheat Ridge.For the past decade, the space was home to Mama Sannino's, an Italian eatery owned by Jimmy Sannino and his wife, Karen. The Sannino family has been a staple in the local dining scene for decades; it was behind a series of restaurants that opened in the ’50s and ’60s, including 3 Sons at 2915 West 44th Avenue, which was founded in 1964.
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/rossis-italian-eatery-set-continue-culinary-legacy-wheat-ridge https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/rossis-italian-eatery-set-continue-culinary-legacy-wheat-ridge Sat, 04 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Retired Denver police officer Mike Rossi is making the leap to restaurant entrepreneurship, but he’ll be armed with a seasoned staff and site. In mid-April, Rossi’s Italian Eatery will open with a name change and not much different from its former incarnation as Mama Sannino’s at 5800 W. 38th Ave. in Wheat Ridge. “When I left the police department I started driving school (businesses) in Colorado, but I’ve always wanted to own a restaurant,” Rossi wrote in an email to What Now Denver. “When the opportunity presented itself I couldn’t pass it up.”
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/sofias-roman-pizza-set-open-march-downtown-denver https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/sofias-roman-pizza-set-open-march-downtown-denver Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 A team of hospitality veterans are set to open Sofia’s Roman Pizza this March in the LoDo District of Downtown Denver. A fast-casual concept focused on Roman-style pizza, salads, and Italian-inspired cocktails, beer and wine, Sofia’s is located at 1530 16th Street Mall near the corner of Wazee and 16th. Sofia’s is inspired by the idea of travel through the eyes of a twenty-something optimist exploring Italy for the first time. The feeling of romance that comes along with discovering a new city – and often times, ourselves – through getting a little lost and having a lot of fun along the way.
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/singing-italian-chef-pagano-talks-about-cookbook-growing-ponza-pizzeria https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/singing-italian-chef-pagano-talks-about-cookbook-growing-ponza-pizzeria Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 The “Singing Italian Chef” returned to his hometown of Crystal City (MO) on Feb. 18 to sign copies of his recently published “Home Party Cookbook.” Silverio “Sil” Pagano was born in 1955, a year after his parents, Ugo and Esterina, immigrated from Italy to Crystal City. His grandfather, Biagio, had settled in Crystal City years before and worked for the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. “I was brought up in the Italian culture and language,” he said. “It was my first language.” Silverio said he and his family, which included older brother, Biagio “Bill,” lived with his grandparents most of their live...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/one-italian-restaurant-missouri-surprisingly-delicious-sandwiches https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/one-italian-restaurant-missouri-surprisingly-delicious-sandwiches Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Have you ever walked into an Italian restaurant in Missouri, absolutely certain of what you were going to order? Maybe you’ve been craving a classic pasta dish, for example, and you finally make your way to your favorite Italian eatery in Missouri. Then you sit down and start browsing the menu, and that craving starts to grow until…you see a list of sandwiches so impressive that you’re not sure which to order. A delicious meal is likely to satisfy, but when you've been craving a particular food then you're sure to savor every single bite. With each bite, the meal just gets better and better.
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/muffuletta-italian-cold-cuts-take-center-stage-new-orleans-original https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/muffuletta-italian-cold-cuts-take-center-stage-new-orleans-original Wed, 22 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000 One of the most popular sandwiches to ever come out of New Orleans is the muffuletta. It was first served at Central Grocery, an Italian deli founded by Sicilian immigrant Salvatore Lupo in 1906. Sicilian farmers would stop by Lupo’s deli in between shifts at the French Market and juggle plates of olives, salumi, and cheese for lunch. To make it easier to eat, Lupo decided to slap all the ingredients between two pieces of bread, and the muffuletta was born.
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/new-italian-restaurant-opens-belhaven-town-center https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/new-italian-restaurant-opens-belhaven-town-center Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000 A new Italian restaurant has made its way to the Belhaven Town Center! Chaz Lindsay, a Belhaven native and owner of Pulito Osteria, held an official grand opening for the restaurant on January 31. Pulito Osteria is located at 800 Manship St., suite 104. According to Jonathan Webb, co-owner of Pulito Osteria, Lindsay have been wanting to start a restaurant since he began cooking at the age of 15. “We are very excited about this grand opening,” said Webb. “It’s been a long time coming, so we’re just so excited about dreams coming to reality. It’s just pretty special.”
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/say-ciao-wines-northern-italy-31st-annual-wine-festival-colorado-springs-raising-glass-benefit-colorado-springs-conservatory https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/say-ciao-wines-northern-italy-31st-annual-wine-festival-colorado-springs-raising-glass-benefit-colorado-springs-conservatory Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Get ready to learn about, taste and discuss the wines of Northern Italy – March 2-4 – at the 31st annual Wine Festival of Colorado Springs, while supporting the Colorado Springs Conservatory, the only performing arts conservatory of its kind in the Pikes Peak region. “I am so proud to have seen the festival grow from a one-night affair into a multi-day event with winemakers from all over the world attending,” said Chairperson Elizabeth Youngquist. “Many of the same members of the first all-volunteer committee continue to work with us and, more than 30 years into its history, many of our guests...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/italian-origins-kansas-citys-iconic-chicken-spiedini https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/italian-origins-kansas-citys-iconic-chicken-spiedini Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Virtually every major American city has its own Italian neighborhood. Some of the most well-known, such as Manhattan's Little Italy, Boston's North End, and Federal Hill in Providence, Rhode Island, lie on the East Coast. San Francisco has North Beach, while farther inland, Chicago has University Village, per AFAR. Missouri, however, is special. It has not one but two distinct Italian neighborhoods in the two cities that bookend the state. To the east, St. Louis has The Hill, while on the west side, Kansas City has Columbus Park.  
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/italian-cocktail-lounge-replaces-lous-food-bar-brings-staff-green-russell https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/italian-cocktail-lounge-replaces-lous-food-bar-brings-staff-green-russell Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000 The staff behind Green Russell wants to breathe some new life into an old corner. Last week, Bonanno Concepts opened Salita, a new Italian cocktail lounge, in the former Lou’s Food Bar space at 701 Grant St. in Governor’s Park. It will be staffed with the beverage team from the former Larimer Square bar, which closed on the last day of 2022. “We’d become a really tight-knit team at Green Russell, and we all sort of put to rest one of our favorite jobs we’ve had and started on this new adventure together,” said Addison Blythe, Green Russell’s former lead bartender and Salita’s new general manag...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/more-half-century-dining-bianchis-hilltop-restaurant-iowa-always-timeless-experience https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/more-half-century-dining-bianchis-hilltop-restaurant-iowa-always-timeless-experience Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000 If you want great Italian food in Des Moines, you’re spoiled for choice! It seems like a new beloved pizzeria or pasta house crops up every year – and most of them stick around! That’s because classic Italian food stands the test of time, which is why Iowa has countless Italian-American restaurants that have been around since the mid-20th century. The best old-school Italian restaurant in Iowa might just be Bianchi’s Hilltop Restaurant, which combines classic Italian and American dishes with a classy, retro atmosphere that will make you feel like you just stepped into a movie. It’s a humble st...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/illy-partners-snow-lodge-aspen-six-weeks-winter-programming https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/illy-partners-snow-lodge-aspen-six-weeks-winter-programming Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Illycaffè, a leader company in sustainable high-quality coffee from Trieste, Italy, announced today a partnership with The Snow Lodge, an influential supper club and entertainment venue located inside the St. Regis Aspen Resort, where the company will be hosting six weeks of activations beginning February 13th through March 24th. Each year since 2019, The Snow Lodge has been home to thoughtfully curated programming. This year, illy has joined forces with The Snow Lodge to bring its premium coffee experience to Aspen through unforgettable, experiential concepts and an elevated culinary integrat...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/sabatinos-italian-ristorante-bringing-authentic-italian-cuisine-black-hills https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/sabatinos-italian-ristorante-bringing-authentic-italian-cuisine-black-hills Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Sabatino’s Italian Ristorante located in downtown Rapid City is owned by Alessio Sabatino and Jimena Scarfone. Alessio is from Rome, Jimena from northeast Italy, and they moved to Rapid City two years ago and opened the restaurant that features authentic Italian cuisine. “We are proud to make everything fresh in the restaurant,” Alessio said. “The proudest quality is what’s the most important for us: Italian. We are trying to bring the Italian culture here in South Dakota with our cuisine. It’s a combination of all parts of Italy, south to the middle to the north. And we make our own dressing....
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/business-traditions-maucieris-italian-bistro-home-49-years-family-restauranteering https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/business-traditions-maucieris-italian-bistro-home-49-years-family-restauranteering Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Tony Maucieri was chasing a dream when he moved his family — including his daughter, Dawn, who was 8 at the time — from Chicago to Crosslake in January 1974 to buy Echo Ridge, a small resort with a supper club that was located where Zorbaz is now. “He always wanted to own a restaurant,” Dawn Maucieri, 56, said. “So they came up and looked at it, and that’s kind of how it all started.” Tony Maucieri died in 2018, but 49 years after the family first moved, Dawn Maucieri and her brother, Tony Maucieri Jr., are still carrying on his legacy as owners of Maucieri’s Italian Bistro.
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/osky-welcomes-italian-grocery-rosso-and-wine https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/osky-welcomes-italian-grocery-rosso-and-wine Sun, 05 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000 A taste of Italy has arrived in Oskaloosa (IA), thanks to a woman with a vision of bringing Italian culture and cuisine to the heart of the Midwest. Paola Cipollina grew up in Genoa, Italy, an entire ocean away from small town Iowa. Her career, first in the fashion industry, then in film making, has led her to Milan, Italy; Los Angeles, California; and now to Oskaloosa, where she hopes to spread Italian culture through food and togetherness by opening her own shop, Rosso and Wine. Rosso and Wine is a boutique-style Italian grocery store, which celebrated its grand opening on Dec. 10, 2022. Cip...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/popular-pizza-chain-set-open-its-first-locations-iowa https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/popular-pizza-chain-set-open-its-first-locations-iowa Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 A New York City-based pizzeria is finally making its way to the Hawkeye State! We have quite a few big pizza chains here in the state of Iowa: Little Caesars, Happy Joe's, Pizza Hut, Domino's, Casey's, Papa Murphy's, Papa Johns - but one place we don't have is Grimaldi's Pizzeria... yet! Thanks to a new article from the Corridor Business Journal, we now know that Grimaldi's Pizzeria is set to open five Iowa locations, the first of which should arrive this year.
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/scalzotto-family-brings-traditional-northern-italian-tastes-and-experiences-colorados-suburbs https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/scalzotto-family-brings-traditional-northern-italian-tastes-and-experiences-colorados-suburbs Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Running Scalzotto Italian Restaurant, a trio of Italian restaurants in three different Front Range zip codes, might seem like a tough gig to pull off for a family with three kids younger than age 21. Combine that with scratch-made sauces just like real Italian mammas still make and hand-crafted pasta served in charmed small-town surroundings — all graced with a sprinkle of dramatic sparkle — and you might wonder how their three locations can operate so smoothly. To outsiders, Tonia and Giancarlo Scalzotto make it look easy, but if you pull back the curtain and get to know this powerhouse coupl...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/new-marcos-pizza-coming-st-louis-county https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/new-marcos-pizza-coming-st-louis-county Sat, 28 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Craving some authentic style Italian Pizza? Marco's Pizza announced in a press release Thursday that it will be opening a new location in Ballwin. The new restaurant will be located at 15003 Manchester Road near Holloway Road. Marco's Pizza has several locations in the state, including Florissant, Wentzville and St. Peters. According to a press release, this will be the second location to open this year. A third location will open later this year. The new Ballwin location will open on Monday, Feb. 13. Mike Heuston, the regional manager at Marco's Pizza, released a statement expressing his exci...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/missoula-italian-new-restaurant-plus-popular-deli-2nd-location https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/missoula-italian-new-restaurant-plus-popular-deli-2nd-location Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 When it comes to picking out where to eat in my family, there are always the big 3. Do we get Mexican, Chinese, or Italian food? If for some reason we cannot choose from any of those options, then we will branch out and search for cuisine from other parts of the world. I, for one, am a sucker for Italian food. Pasta, pizza, breadsticks... Bring on the carbs. Though we have a few options in Missoula for a decent Italian meal, a new "knife and fork" Italian option has arrived. Florabella is your new spot for classic Italian food. This new restaurant is located in the old Cafe Dolce location on B...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/first-look-vicini-pastaria-brings-taste-italy-lafayette-square https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/first-look-vicini-pastaria-brings-taste-italy-lafayette-square Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 For a year and a half, chef Dawn Wilson has been serving her handmade pasta and assorted home goods from her Lafayette Square storefront, Vicini Pastaria (1916 Park Avenue, 314-827-6150), eagerly awaiting the day she could realize her full vision for the space. Now, that time has finally come: Vicini celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, November 26, offering fresh pasta, Italian-inspired prepared foods and a weekend lunch counter that promises a soulful taste of the Old Country.
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/gioias-deli-st-louis-famous-its-hot-salami https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/gioias-deli-st-louis-famous-its-hot-salami Sun, 08 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Stroll the streets of The Hill in St. Louis, Missouri, and you'll find several dozen restaurants and markets touting traditional Italian fare attracting epicureans from near and far. Founded by Italian immigrants in the early 1800s, the Little Italy status eventually stuck thanks to neighbors like Challie Gioia. He founded his Italian Market on The Hill in 1918, where current co-owner Alex Donley told the James Beard Foundation they've continued Challie's legacy in that exact same space. On any given day, you'll find diehards lined out the door of Gioia's Deli for good reason — the hot salami...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/get-taste-italy-colorado-springs-olive-tap https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/get-taste-italy-colorado-springs-olive-tap Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Take a visit to The Olive Tap for an opportunity to taste some of the most unique, flavorful, and freshest award-winning extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegar available in the industry. Founded in 2006 by Rick Petrocelly, The Olive Tap is known for exceptional quality, authentic flavors, experienced and trained culinary tasting consultants, and unparalleled customer service.  Petrocelly joined Loving Living Local host Nova in a delicious journey of fresh flavors with his olive oils to his homemade bruschetta. The Olive Tap has many options for last-minute gift ideas, dinner party select...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/looking-dine-north-americas-highest-elevation-restaurant-il-rifugio-back-open-basin https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/looking-dine-north-americas-highest-elevation-restaurant-il-rifugio-back-open-basin Sat, 31 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 A restaurant that boasts that it's located at the highest point in the continent is back open. Il Rifugio at the summit of Arapahoe Basin ski area first opened at the end of 2019 but a few months later it shut down due to the pandemic. This week you'll find the restaurant back open. It sits at an elevation of 12,400 feet. The restaurant serves up charcuterie boards with meats and cheeses from Colorado as well as soups, salads, flatbreads. It also has wine and beer pairings. The resort warns that anyone who treks up to the Il Rifugio needs to be an advanced enough skier or snowboarder to ride d...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/nonna-always-welcomed-everyone-she-drew-line-when-family-dog-ate-her-pasta https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/nonna-always-welcomed-everyone-she-drew-line-when-family-dog-ate-her-pasta Fri, 30 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Too many cooks in the kitchen can be frustrating. But when it comes to making cappelletti, it's an all-hands-on-deck affair for the Hamiltons. Jim Hamilton and his sister Susan Hamilton Griffin live in Kansas, about an hour apart. Every Thanksgiving when they get together with the rest of the family, the focus turns from a traditional turkey meal to the handmade pasta stuffed with beef, chicken and cheese that their great-grandparents brought over from Gubbio, Italy. Their great-grandfather came to the U.S. looking for work and found a job as a coal miner in Pittsburg, Kan. Their great-grandpa...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/new-italian-restaurant-opening-downtown-boulder-stellas-cucina https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/new-italian-restaurant-opening-downtown-boulder-stellas-cucina Tue, 27 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Stella’s Cucina, an authentic Italian restaurant owned by restauranteur Stella Spanu, is set to open in early 2023 in Boulder, Colorado, challenging traditional concepts around fine dining by incorporating a modern design setting paired with a dynamic music program. Awarding-winning Head Chef Filippo Piccini brings a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and creativity to the table. Born and raised in a small seaside village in Tuscany, Saturnia, home to great food and one of the most notorious wine regions, Chef Filippo was introduced to the culinary world at a very young age and has owned and mana...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/florabella-new-italian-inspired-restaurant-coffee-shop-bakery-opens-missoula https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/florabella-new-italian-inspired-restaurant-coffee-shop-bakery-opens-missoula Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 After about six months of renovations, business partners Ben Burda and Drake Doepke have opened their new Florabella restaurant and cafe at 500 Brooks Street. The building, which was the longtime home of the popular Caffe Dolce, has been transformed on the inside and now features an in-house bakery, a coffee shop and a redone kitchen that will serve both lunch and dinner fare, Italian-style. “We just tried to enhance what it already is, to update it and make it fresh and young and energetic,” Burda explained. “And then the food is that as well. This like young, new way of doing things like the...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/best-italian-cuisine-midwest https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/best-italian-cuisine-midwest Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Tourists would never guess this, but a little-known fact about Des Moines is that it’s home to some of the best Italian cuisine in the Midwest. A melting pot of different cheeses, meats, and sauces that are just as delicious as they are addicting. It’s the Land of Graziano’s and Home of the Steak de Burgo. From the chicken parmesan smothered in red and white sauce at Christopher’s, located in the heart of Beaverdale, to the coma-inducing manicotti at Latin King to the mouth-watering pizza at Bordenaro’s, there’s no shortage of Italian options across Des Moines.
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/kansas-city-family-created-wish-bone-italian-dressing-it-became-american-obsession https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/kansas-city-family-created-wish-bone-italian-dressing-it-became-american-obsession Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Before the supermarket aisles, before the ad campaigns, and before the iconic curvy bottle, there was just the Wishbone restaurant in Kansas City. A classy establishment located at 4455 Main Street, the Wishbone served family-style bowls of fried chicken along with prime rib, lobster tails, brook trout, corn fritters, mashed potatoes and gravy — and, of course, salad.
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/billionaire-mozzarella-king-prevails-family-feud-trial-threatened-his-business https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/billionaire-mozzarella-king-prevails-family-feud-trial-threatened-his-business Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 There’s not going to be a mozzarella meltdown after all. Leprino Foods, the world’s largest mozzarella maker, could’ve been forced to shut down amid a family feud exposed for the past two weeks in a Denver court. But the jury sided with Leprino Foods and its billionaire owner James Leprino, who was getting sued by two of his nieces for allegedly shutting them out of money-making deals. “The truth spilled out over the two weeks of this trial,” says Cliff Stricklin, a lawyer at Denver-based King & Spalding who represented Leprino Foods and the majority shareholders. “They returned a verdict in t...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/ciao-holds-winemaking-class-silver-creek https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/ciao-holds-winemaking-class-silver-creek Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Seeking new members, the Chautauqua Italian American Organization (CIAO) tried to think outside the box with a recent community activity. But instead, it’s what was inside the box that got everyone’s attention. Steve Spears, owner of Dunkirk Homebrew Supplies, was welcomed by CIAO to teach a class on making homemade wine, including a lecture and a demonstration of a do-it-yourself wine kit out of a box. Spears originally began home brewing wine and beer as a hobby, but it has transformed into a business where he sells the equipment necessary to do so.
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/first-look-new-italian-eatery-serving-some-seriously-delicious-pizza-pasta-and-more https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/first-look-new-italian-eatery-serving-some-seriously-delicious-pizza-pasta-and-more Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 What: Cucina BellaWhere: 9660 East Alameda AvenueWhen: Open 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and Sunday, 3 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday for brunch. It will also be open on Mondays starting the week of December 5.For more info: Visit cucinabelladenver.comWhat we saw: In a strip mall on East Alameda Avenue, just west of South Havana Street, the recently opened Cucina Bella could be easy to overlook. But don't: This restaurant has some serious culinary skill behind it, and it all comes from one family.
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/longtime-curator-alisa-digiacomo-retires-history-colorado https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/longtime-curator-alisa-digiacomo-retires-history-colorado Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 With a mix of joy, gratitude, and sadness, History Colorado announces the retirement of Alisa DiGiacomo, the longtime Director of Curatorial Services and Senior Curator. DiGiacomo has been with the organization since 1999 and was instrumental in the creation of exhibits, publications, and the work of numerous History Colorado scholars over her more than two decades of service. A fifth-generation Colorado Italian American, DiGiacomo holds a B.A. in art history and photography from the University of Northern Colorado and an M.A. in art history and museum studies from the University of Denver. Ov...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/noto-italian-restaurant-becomes-only-restaurant-st-louis-be-certified-neapolitan-avpn https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/noto-italian-restaurant-becomes-only-restaurant-st-louis-be-certified-neapolitan-avpn Sun, 04 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Little-known fact: Neapolitan pizza isn't technically Neapolitan unless it's certified by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (AVPN) in Italy. About three weeks ago, Noto Italian Restaurant officially joined the ranks, making it the first and only restaurant in St. Louis to achieve the prestigious certification, which has only been awarded to around 100 other restaurants throughout North and South America. "Neapolitan is this process that just consumes you," Noto co-owner Wayne Sieve says. "Being able to offer that puts not only Noto on the map with Neapolitan, but also the St. Louis area...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/vicini-pastaria-opens-lafayette-square https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/vicini-pastaria-opens-lafayette-square Mon, 28 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000 After years in the planning and construction stages, Vicini Pastaria (1916 Park) opens today in Lafayette Square, just in time for Small Business Saturday. The grand opening features prizes, samples, raffles, giveaways, gift card promos, and “revelry,” according to an email. The restaurant will be open from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. today, with the café serving lunch from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Dawn Wilson, who also operates cooking school and personal chef service A New Dawn, owns the fresh pasta shop, café, and market. Vicini casts a wide culinary net, providing dine-in and takeout service, an event space, off...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/entire-menu-paisanos-ristorante-kansas-so-good-youll-want-order-one-everything https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/entire-menu-paisanos-ristorante-kansas-so-good-youll-want-order-one-everything Fri, 25 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Are you the type of person that always has trouble choosing a dish from the menu when dining out in Kansas? Find yourself having to flip a coin, or maybe “eeny, meeny, miny, moe” it? If that sounds like you, one place you’ll definitely want to avoid is Paisano’s Ristorante in Topeka. This spot has been serving up delicious Italian eats for over three decades, and everything on the menu sounds absolutely divine. With endless breadsticks and salads and a selection of amazing dishes, you’re sure to leave full.
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/scalzotto-italian-restaurant-has-open-restaurant-jobs-all-its-locations-colorado https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/scalzotto-italian-restaurant-has-open-restaurant-jobs-all-its-locations-colorado Wed, 23 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Scalzotto Italian Restaurant recently announced its hiring staff to work at all locations – Broomfield, Loveland, and Westminster, CO. The restaurant has various open positions in those locations and is looking for friendly, energetic people passionate about providing excellent customer service and cooking fantastic food. In return, it offers competitive wages and a great working environment where employees are valued, appreciated, and encouraged to grow and learn. The application process for restaurant jobs in Colorado is simple – interested candidates should visit the Scalzotto Italian Resta...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/maribella-ristorante-now-open-downtown-sioux-falls https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/maribella-ristorante-now-open-downtown-sioux-falls Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000 A new upscale Italian restaurant is now open in downtown Sioux Falls, a third concept for restaurant owners Riccardo and Mary Beth Tarabelsi. “We really wanted to design a restaurant that would give our guests a completely different experience than R Wine Bar,” Riccardo Tarabelsi said. While they both serve Italian food, the newly opened Maribella Ristorante brings a completely different atmosphere than the Tarabelsi’s first Sioux Falls restaurant.“Here it’s a little more upscale,” Tarabelsi said. “We have a one hundred percent Italian food menu, 100 percent Italian wine menu, a full bar with...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/you-must-taste-crazy-green-spaghetti-unique-italian-restaurant-south-dakota https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/you-must-taste-crazy-green-spaghetti-unique-italian-restaurant-south-dakota Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Do you have an affinity for deliciously authentic Italian food? While the best Italian food comes from Italy, we happen to think that we have found a close second, which is this unique Italian restaurant in South Dakota that has the best Italian food this side of the Atlantic Ocean: Welcome to the unforgettable Nonna's Kitchen! Tucked away in Spearfish, Nonna's Kitchen will have you thinking you left the Mount Rushmore State for a cafe in Tuscany from the moment you step in the door, thanks to the welcoming staff and warm ambiance.
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/cuginos-offers-st-louis-style-cuisine-focus-family https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/cuginos-offers-st-louis-style-cuisine-focus-family Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000 In the heart of Florissant, two cousins are redefining St. Louis-style cuisine. Dave Beckham and Ben Goldkamp’s dishes at Cugino’s complement the drinks on tap at Narrow Gauge Brewing Company, which shares the same space. Narrow Gauge will be expanding into a building two doors down from the restaurant, allowing the two establishments to host larger events, such as anniversaries and wedding receptions, accommodating up to 80 people.
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/best-8-italian-restaurants-colorado-springs https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/best-8-italian-restaurants-colorado-springs Thu, 03 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Most people can't fly to Italy on a whim. For those who wish they could, a nice dinner at an Italian restaurant might be the fix they need. According to Gazette readers for the Best of the Springs magazine, these Italian restaurants are top tier and the best in the area. Plan your next date night or family outing by checking out the list below. They're less expensive than that flight.  8. Luigi's Restaurant Colorado Springs Leo and Anne Cervetti opened this restaurant in 1958. Through decades of a changing world, Luigi's has made few changes to its menu or way of doing things. Their website sa...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/woodland-park-finally-gets-amazing-italian-restaurant-mountainara https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/woodland-park-finally-gets-amazing-italian-restaurant-mountainara Thu, 03 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000 I don’t expect a culinary epiphany from an Italian restaurant in a little strip mall in Woodland Park. But start to finish, that’s what I get. Roberto Calcagno grew up in the Genoa region of northwest Italy before eventually landing in Colorado Springs. In 2018, he opened the Neapolitan pizzeria Basil and Barley, where he introduced his customers to the charcoal pizza crust. In the aftermath of the 2020 shutdowns, Calcagno got out of the restaurant business.
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/talk-italian-immigrant-cuisine-united-states-prof-simone-cinotto https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/talk-italian-immigrant-cuisine-united-states-prof-simone-cinotto Fri, 28 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000 The ICC is pleased to present ITALIAN IMMIGRANT CUISINE IN THE UNITED STATES: A History of Food and Diaspora. By Prof. Simone Cinotto. Saturday, November 5. Doors 10:30 AM - Talk 11:00 AM. Register Here. Italian Cultural Center of Minneapolis | Traffic Zone Building | 250 Third Ave N. - Suite 625 | Minneapolis | MN 55401 Do you have stories to share on the local Italian American food scene of the Twin Cities or elsewhere in the U.S.? Join us, we would love to hear from you. Complimentary cappuccino & espresso, cornetti and biscotti will be served by our Italian baristi Massimo & Gigi. As part...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/mici-italian-restaurant https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/mici-italian-restaurant Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Michael Miceli grew up in Florida where he has fond memories of his father’s Italian cooking. Friends and family were always getting together around the table enjoying memorable meals prepared by Jerome Miceli. The aroma of garlic, olive oil, parmesan, and a host of herbs always seemed to fill the house with what was a foretaste of the future. Having traveled all over Italy, his recipes gleaned from Tuscany, Sicily, and Cortona were used to create a host of quality, affordable, fast-casual, Italian restaurants in Colorado that bear the abbreviated family name.
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/maribella-ristorante-opening-downtown-sioux-falls-early-november https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/maribella-ristorante-opening-downtown-sioux-falls-early-november Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Maribella Ristorante, a new upscale Italian restaurant, is opening next week in downtown Sioux Falls. It’s been four years since owners Riccardo and Marybeth Tarabelsi first opened R Wine Bar in downtown Sioux Falls. This past May, the couple opened Brix Wine Bar, an upscale bar across from the Washington Pavilion. Now, they’re opening Maribella’s just two doors down from Brix, at 360 S. Main Ave., on Nov. 4. “We’ve always looked at opportunities as they come,'' Riccardo Tarabelsi said. “And this is one of those that we couldn't pass up.”
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/barillas-advertising-center-new-class-action-lawsuit https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/barillas-advertising-center-new-class-action-lawsuit Sun, 23 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000 It's been a big year for all of us, but for Barilla, the last few months alone have been particularly eventful. In September, the pasta brand launched a "Pasta Season Pack" in anticipation of National Pasta Month. Earlier this month, Barilla released a new premium pasta line called "Al Bronzo," which boasts shapes like Bucatini, Fusilli, and Penne Rigate. The company's latest headline, however, isn't quite as exciting for the company. Barilla's advertising is the center of a new class-action lawsuit. Barilla's slogan is "Italy's No. 1 brand of pasta," and indeed Barilla has remained the larges...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/look-inside-maribella-ristorante-opening-soon-downtown https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/look-inside-maribella-ristorante-opening-soon-downtown Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000 The doors are nearly ready to open at downtown’s new Italian restaurant, Maribella Ristorante. Owners Riccardo and Marybeth Tarabelsi are overseeing the finishing touches on the space at Washington Square. They also own Brix Wine Bar, which opened in the building this summer, and R Wine Bar & Kitchen on East Eighth Street. “Our objective is to transport people,” Riccardo Tarabelsi said. “You’re going to feel like you’re in Italy. You’ll be dining under the arches and inside the dome.” The restaurant is designed with a variety of seating areas, including a 60-seat full bar with a combination of...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/iawi-2nd-annual-pasta-dinner-fundraiser https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/iawi-2nd-annual-pasta-dinner-fundraiser Sun, 16 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Sunday, October 23, 2022, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM CDT. Pioneer Columbus Community Recreation Center - 2100 Southeast 5th Street Des Moines, IA. Our Pasta Mama's are making their secret sauce and serving the community for our 2nd annual Pasta Dinner Fundraiser! All proceeds will go torward Italian American Women of Iowa in helping our ladies to continue supporting other individuals and charities in need. Pasta dinner will consist of pasta, salad, garlic bread, dessert and beverage. Take it to go or join us for our raffle and socialize!
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/former-husker-lance-brown-continue-lo-sole-mio-legacy-new-italian-restaurant https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/former-husker-lance-brown-continue-lo-sole-mio-legacy-new-italian-restaurant Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Omaha businessman Lance Brown wanted to help his sister move back to their hometown. Their mom lives here. So does his sister’s granddaughter. And his sis, Jamie Uphoff of Las Vegas, has been away for 25 years. Brown, a former Nebraska football player, started to seek opportunities for Uphoff and her husband, Tony, who have longtime careers in the restaurant business. He considered various options in the industry, but, he said, “nothing was so exciting that we wanted to pull the trigger on it.”
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/popular-italian-restaurant-says-arrivederci-fort-collins https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/popular-italian-restaurant-says-arrivederci-fort-collins Thu, 13 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000 There is one less option for Italian food in the Choice City after the Italian eatery, Cacciatore at Heller's Kitchen has closed their doors. On September 28, Cacciatore at Heller's Kitchen announced via Facebook that the restaurant would be closing its doors permanently. According to the Coloradoan, the closure of Cacciatore at Heller's Kitchen located at Jessup Farm was based on the size of the restaurant and the current labor market. Troy Heller opened Cacciatore at Heller's Kitchen in 2017.
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/deconstructed-italian-combo-marios https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/deconstructed-italian-combo-marios Wed, 12 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Jason Hansen and Peter Sebastian, who own Estelle, recently opened a pizza and sandwich shop known as Mario’s in St. Paul. They put chef Evan Vranian in charge of the kitchen, and he’s got a sandwich that you need to know about. Oh, There’s Pizza?Mario’s also makes a great pan pizza that some might compare to Detroit style. While it’s baked in square pans to create the shape that aligns for those who crave the cheesy-crisp edges, it’s not traditional Detroit, so they’re keeping it loose. The Supreme version is loaded with the goods, but the Artichoke pie has a lighter, fresh take.
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/giuseppes-south-grand https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/giuseppes-south-grand Fri, 07 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Open for lunch Monday through Friday and dinner on the second Saturday of each month, Giuseppe's offers elegant Italian dining well south of The Hill on Grand Boulevard. The Dutchtown restaurant at the Meramec Street intersection offers a selection of pasta dishes as well as chicken, steak and veal entrées, with large, hearty portions. Appetizers include toasted ravioli and bruschetta, along with minestrone soup. The lunch menu features sandwiches and salads, alongside pasta dishes such as cavatelli in cream sauce and St. Louis' favorite, baked mostaccioli.
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/new-rigatonys-restaurant-open-despite-setback https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/new-rigatonys-restaurant-open-despite-setback Fri, 30 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000 RigaTony's, a new Italian restaurant, just opened in the former Uncle Joe's Steakhouse location on First Street, and while recent maintenance issues have temporarily closed its in-house dining areas it is still providing pick-up and delivery. Restaurant owner Tony St. John, a native of Havre who only recently returned, said their dishwasher broke down Friday and they are waiting on a replacement part that should be coming in the middle of next week.
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/mici-italian-give-away-free-pizza-october https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/mici-italian-give-away-free-pizza-october Thu, 29 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Mici Italian, The Denver-based family-owned destination for pizza, pasta, salads and more, is celebrating National Pizza and Pasta month throughout the whole month of October with free pizza and pasta at their Arizona and Colorado locations.  COLORADO This October, the Miceli siblings invite the Denver area to celebrate National Pizza and Pasta month with their family recipes and a special offer. Guests receive one free 10” Cheese Pizza with the purchase of one Marinara Pasta with code PIZZAPASTA.
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/sapore-brings-polished-italian-steak-house-fare-littleton https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/sapore-brings-polished-italian-steak-house-fare-littleton Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000 As Denver’s great chefs go, so goes the city’s fine-dining scene—at least in the case of Sapore Prime Italian, which debuted in Littleton this past March. The kitchen is helmed by Brent Turnipseede, who honed his chops (and filets and strips) at downtown’s Guard & Grace and West Highland’s American Elm before moving from the Mile High City to Littleton this spring. Since restaurateurs Terrence Gibbons and Daphnee Heiberg opened the upscale steak house—a rarity in the area—it has become a mainstay for fresh-made pastas and locally sourced meats prepared with elevated touches. Start with the bee...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/new-italian-restaurant-keeps-cozy-theatrical-spirit-downtown-anoka https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/new-italian-restaurant-keeps-cozy-theatrical-spirit-downtown-anoka Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000 A player piano taps out jazzy tunes while "The Godfather" plays on the television at Barzini's Italiano in downtown Anoka.  The restaurant recently opened on the historic Main Street in the space formerly occupied by G's Cafe.  Chandeliers and strings of twinkle lights cast a warm glow over the seating and "Johnny the mannequin" is perched at the player piano. "This is a little theatrical of a set up for dining, but it plays well in Anoka," said owner Dan Sweeney.
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/new-restaurant-review-marios-st-paul-making-cities-best-sandwich https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/new-restaurant-review-marios-st-paul-making-cities-best-sandwich Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Can a sandwich bread be transcendent? At a modest St. Paul sandwich shop, it certainly is. The team behind my current favorite restaurant in town, Estelle, opened Mario’s and brought in one of the masters of dough to oversee the kitchen. Evan Vranian toured sandwich shops in New York to home in on the perfect Italian white sesame seed bread. It’s crispy outside, airy inside, and dense enough to hold up a series of impressive sandwiches ($14).
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/celebrating-fan-favorites-paravicinis-and-sopra-chef-franco https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/celebrating-fan-favorites-paravicinis-and-sopra-chef-franco Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Paravicini’s Italian Bistro and Ristorante Di Sopra are staples in the Colorado Springs community known for their amazing pasta dishes and authentic Italian cuisine. Since 2003, Paravicini’s Italian Bistro has served the Old Colorado City community by head chef and owner, Chef Franco Pisani. Two years ago, he opened Sopra Antipasto and Wine Bar in the upstairs space above Paravicini’s, giving the customers who pack his restaurants options for dinner. In April of 2023, Chef Franco will celebrate the Paravicini’s 20th anniversary and more years to come of serving his love for food with the surro...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/lasagna-mythical-spumoni-caninos-held-its-italian-roots https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/lasagna-mythical-spumoni-caninos-held-its-italian-roots Fri, 02 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Mid-afternoon on a recent Thursday, Canino's Italian Restaurant is understandably quiet. A handful of customers wrap up a late lunch before the dinner crowd arrives. Owner Clyde Canino tries to take a break, but the phone interrupts the peace. Word has gotten out that the restaurant will close by the end of the year. Friends and customers call to wish Canino well, make reservations while they can and reminisce about proposals, birthdays, graduations, anniversaries and other milestones celebrated there.
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/trivellis-hoagies-reopens-its-historic-n-nevada-ave-location https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/trivellis-hoagies-reopens-its-historic-n-nevada-ave-location Fri, 02 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000 A brief history lesson: Trivelli’s originally opened in 1976 at this location, owned by current operator Steve Trivelli’s parents. He took over many years back (and one of two franchises outside the family still stands at 4547 Austin Bluffs Parkway) but he moved the business to 6827 Space Village Ave. in 2014. That location remains in operation today as Trivelli decided to reopen where it all began, here, on July 9. His tiny, newly renovated (and shiny!) kitchen’s structurally attached to the not-long-ago updated Murphy’s Tavern. When you enter Trivelli’s front door, you’ll immediately be stan...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/mici-italian-raises-more-500k-schools https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/mici-italian-raises-more-500k-schools Sat, 27 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Denver-based Mici Italian's Dining for Dollars charitable giving program is amping up as school gets back in session. The program donates funds for school supplies to public schools through a new contest called "Mici Clears the List," according to a press release. The brand raises around $70,000 a year, which goes directly to the schools. The Dining for Dollars program began in 2009. Since then, Mici Italian has worked with more than 80 schools, raising more than $500,000.
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/oldest-restaurant-missouris-hill-culinary-masterpiece https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/oldest-restaurant-missouris-hill-culinary-masterpiece Sat, 27 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Missourians know there’s one place to go, when in St. Louis, for a delicious, authentic Italian meal – The Hill. The historic neighborhood, founded by Italian immigrants, promises some of the best Italian cuisine in the entire state. If it’s your first visit to the charming area, reserve a table at the oldest restaurant on the Hill. A Hill favorite since 1957, Rigazzi’s is perhaps best known for a few things – in addition to being the neighborhood’s oldest Italian restaurant – and that’s its toasted ravioli and the frozen fish bowl. Toasted ravioli needs no explanation, but the award-winning d...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/sfumato-pizzeria-celebrates-10-years https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/sfumato-pizzeria-celebrates-10-years Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Motorists traveling along Highway 60 by Carnes could be forgiven for scratching their heads upon encountering, in the shadow of a towering grain elevator, a warmly lit pizzeria. Strung up outside are glowing patio lights and, on weekend evenings, the parking area is full of vehicles. Sfumato Pizzeria celebrated its 10th anniversary last weekend, and regulars and newcomers alike streamed into the restaurant to enjoy live music, talk across vintage orange tabletops, and celebrate what this unlikely restaurant is all about: Neapolitan-style pizza, straight from a wood-fired pizza oven.
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/napoli-sea-slated-open-fall-streets-st-charles https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/napoli-sea-slated-open-fall-streets-st-charles Mon, 22 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000 It seems like just yesterday we were announcing the debut of Napoli III at The Streets of St. Charles development. (In fact, it’s been two years.)  Asked about the status of the three Café Napoli restaurants, co-owner Kye Pietoso replied, “Busy—and about to get a lot busier.” The reference is to Napoli Sea, the fourth restaurant in the family's arsenal.
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/eat-now-sicilian-jovitos-italian-cafe-deli https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/eat-now-sicilian-jovitos-italian-cafe-deli Sun, 21 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Overlooking this little spot in Waldo would be a big mistake. Jovito’s Italian Café & Deli boasts an impressive selection of Italian deli favorites including Italian beef sandwiches, Muffalini paninis, Chicago-style hot dogs, and more. For your money, nothing on their menu can top the Sicilian sandwich. The Sicilian is simplicity done to absolute perfection. It starts with an Italian breaded steak, pan-fried to a deep golden brown. The steak is the perfect thickness so it stays nice and tender, and the breading is crisp, crunchy, and full of punch from the seasoning. It’s topped with tomato sa...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/columbia-chef-aims-feed-whole-community-italian-market-pasta-la-fata https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/columbia-chef-aims-feed-whole-community-italian-market-pasta-la-fata Sun, 21 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Michelle "Shelly" La Fata wanted a new avenue to express her creativity. About five years ago, this desire is what led the Columbia kitchen professional to hold pop-up events at local bars and concert venues. At that time, La Fata was using the kitchen at Cafe Berlin as a commissary to prepare her fresh pasta, sauces, lasagna and other products. Then the COVID-19 pandemic hit, which had an opposite effect on La Fata's business compared to many others.  "My business grew and I started taking up more space" at Cafe Berlin, La Fata said. While La Fata had an established business with five employe...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/do-you-remember-famous-colorado-italian-restaurant https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/do-you-remember-famous-colorado-italian-restaurant Fri, 19 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Restaurants come and go all the time. After one closes, most people eventually forget it ever existed. Did you know Old Town Fort Collins used to have a Jimmy John's? You probably had to think about it. Still, some eateries stand the test of time — even after they're long gone. This is the case for Pagliacci's, a famous Italian restaurant that sat at 1440 W. 33rd Avenue in Denver until 2012. Let's reminisce. According to a goodbye article from The Denver Post, a produce vendor named Frank Grandinetti founded the Mile High staple in 1946. His family continued to run the restaurant before closin...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/oldest-restaurant-colorados-little-italy-culinary-masterpiece https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/oldest-restaurant-colorados-little-italy-culinary-masterpiece Thu, 04 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Have you ever traveled to Italy? For many of us, the dream of traveling to such a dreamy and delicious place is not in the cards anytime soon, which is why we are extra thankful that Colorado has its own “Little Italy,” complete with this authentic and historic eatery: Welcome to the downright delicious Gaetano's, home to "Denver's Best Italian Food!" Nestled away in Denver's historic "Little Italy" neighborhood, Gaetano's is an iconic eatery once owned by the Smaldone crime family, who used the legitimate restaurant side of their business to cover up some of its shadier parts (a la illegal ga...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/roccos-italian-lives-mobile-form https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/roccos-italian-lives-mobile-form Thu, 04 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Do you miss Rocco’s Italian Restaurant as much as I do? We enjoyed many family meals there over the years, and the staff made us feel welcome every time. I reviewed Rocco’s in their original location at Maizeland and Academy back in the late ’90s, and some years later I wrote about the new location in the old Steaksmith. When we told our college-age daughters the restaurant had closed in October of 2019, they cried. But then I saw something on Facebook a few months ago that gave me a glimmer of hope. Rocco’s has a food truck! I think there should be billboards around town exclaiming that. Yeah...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/new-artisanal-italian-kosher-restaurant-toms-river-house-sugo https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/new-artisanal-italian-kosher-restaurant-toms-river-house-sugo Wed, 03 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000 House of Sugo is an artisanal pizza and pasta restaurant that will be having its grand opening tomorrow in Lakewood. The dairy restaurant is conveniently opening just in time for the 9 days which begin on Thursday night (click here for restaurants with special 9 days menus). The menu at House of Sugo is upscale and features a mix of traditional and innovative dishes. Fish dishes include the red snapper farro and everything crusted salmon, while the pasta menu offers options like truffle mushroom ravioli and scampi primavera.
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/mici-italian-open-8th-corporate-store-summer https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/mici-italian-open-8th-corporate-store-summer Wed, 03 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Mici Italian, a family-owned, seven-unit fast casual chain, will open its first location in Southglenn, Colorado, this summer. The unit will be a corporate store, according to a press release. On the decision to expand the corporate footprint to the Southglenn area, Elliot Schiffer, Mici Italian CEO, said: "Southglenn has always been at the top of our list of markets here in Colorado into which we would like to expand. It is a growing, thriving community and a perfect fit for both our food (family recipe pizza and pasta) and our style of service (fast casual with delivery)." The restaurant, lo...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/craving-italian-beef-after-bingeing-bear-heres-where-find-it-denver https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/craving-italian-beef-after-bingeing-bear-heres-where-find-it-denver Mon, 01 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000 The FX series The Bear has been getting lots of praise for its accurate portrayal of what it's like to work in the back of the house at a restaurant, from dealing with chef egos to the chaos of service to the lingo (yes, chef).If you haven't seen it yet, the show follows Jeremy Allen White (Lip from the American version of Shameless) as Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, a chef who experienced a quick rise to fame in the fine-dining world before going back home to Chicago to take over the family business, the Original Beef of Chicagoland, following the death of his older brother.
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/first-look-bocatto-eatery-and-pasta https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/first-look-bocatto-eatery-and-pasta Sun, 31 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000 A new Italian restaurant has taken over the former Mimi’s Old Town Mexican Restaurant space at 321 N. Mead. Introducing Bocatto: Eatery and Pasta. They recently opened and of course, we had to stop by and check out the new eatery in Old Town. The menu featured pastas, paninis and a ton more. Many Italian classics and pretty much any popular Italian dish could be had. We started our visit off with the scampi shrimp toast. The shrimp and sauce it was doused in were excellent; nice sweet flavor to them. The toast, unfortunately, was way too hard. Biting into it was a chore, and felt as if it was...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/fancy-feast-introduces-gatto-bianco-italian-trattoria-cat-lovers https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/fancy-feast-introduces-gatto-bianco-italian-trattoria-cat-lovers Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Fancy Feast, the most popular brand of gourmet wet cat food in the U.S., announced today the opening of "Gatto Bianco by Fancy Feast", a limited-time, Italian-style trattoria and culinary experience in New York City, to celebrate its new globally inspired Medleys recipes. Gatto Bianco will bring the mealtime experience of cats to life for cat owners and cat lovers and includes a special appearance by the iconic Fancy Feast cat herself. The dishes (for humans!) take inspiration from Fancy Feast Medleys recipes and pay homage to traditional Italian cuisine, with a menu developed by Fancy Feast's...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/oldest-restaurant-iowas-little-italy-culinary-masterpiece https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/oldest-restaurant-iowas-little-italy-culinary-masterpiece Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Des Moines, Iowa has a lot of great Italian restaurants – so many that people often call the area where they’re most commonly found the Hawkeye State’s Little Italy. You can find all the classics – chicken parmesan, lasagna, and of course pizza. But to find the best pizza in Iowa, you’ll want to go to a place that’s been dishing them out since 1945. Chuck Celsi’s Tavern Restaurant, often just called The Tavern, is the oldest still-operating Italian restaurant in Des Moines, beating out Noah’s Ark by only a year. It’s undergone a lot of changes in those almost eighty years, but what hasn’t chan...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/vivianos-cafe-second-location-fenton-offers-upscale-options-alongside-its-typical-sandwiches-and-sides https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/vivianos-cafe-second-location-fenton-offers-upscale-options-alongside-its-typical-sandwiches-and-sides Fri, 22 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000 At Viviano’s Festa Italiano’s Chesterfield location, sandwiches and Italian groceries reign supreme. At its new Fenton location, however, you’ll also find the likes of fried calamari, salmon pasta, mushroom ravioli and elevated desserts on the menu.  “It’s still a deli café, but it’s now a full service kitchen with servers, bartenders,” executive chef Ivan Turrubiates says. “We have banquet rooms as well. Basically, they hired me on to elevate the food that was coming out.” Turrubiates was officially hired as executive chef in March, but he was consulting for Viviano’s even before that to help...
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/looking-most-amazing-italian-food-try-place-denver https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/looking-most-amazing-italian-food-try-place-denver Tue, 19 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Sometimes things aren't always what they appear to be and that happens to be the case at this fantastic Italian restaurant in Denver, Colorado. Everyone loves authenticity, and there's no better authentic Italian restaurant in Denver, Colorado than the Odyssey Italian restaurant at 603 E 6th Avenue. The very first time I went to visit Odyssey Italian Restaurant was honestly remarkable. My cousin and I were visiting Denver for the first time and were looking to find some good Italian food. We quickly did a search for the closest Italian restaurant and found Odyssey.
]]> https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/reader-we-are-losing-denvers-great-eateries https://www.wetheitalians.com/default/reader-we-are-losing-denvers-great-eateries Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Denver is losing its old-school red-sauce joints. The latest to throw in the towel? Dino's Italian Food, which has been serving at 10040 West Colfax Avenue for almost six decades, growing from a small storefront to a sprawling, 240-seat restaurant.But Dino's is closing at the end of September, the owner revealed earlier this month. The rambling Lakewood restaurant was founded by Dino Dipaolo, and his daughter, Judy Duren, still runs it. 
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