Gelato Fest at Eataly Dallas
Ready for all your gelato dreams to come true? Introducing Eataly and Dallas's first-ever Gelato Fest! On July 22 from 3-6PM, explore twelve gelato stations spread across our entire store featuring classic gelato flavors, boozy sorbetto (for the grown-ups!), sweet focaccia with gelato, and even exclusive flavors not normally featured at our gelato...
Missed Houston Chef Favorite Returns From Italy to Open a New River Oaks Restaurant — Your First Look at Davanti
Forlorn fans of the shuttered Houston restaurant Fresco Italiano — some who quite literally wept when chef/owner Roberto Crescini announced he was closing up shop and heading back to Italy — take a moment to rejoice. Crescini is back. He’s now partnering with the consummate pro Paco Calza, a longtime Houston restauranteur whom many will recognize f...
Los Angeles Italian Cafe Dedicated to Burrata Opens in Austin
A Los Angeles-based Italian restaurant made its Texas debut in Austin this summer Burrata House Austin is open at 1201 Barbara Jordan Boulevard, Suite 1280, as of June 19. The menu includes burrata used in various panini with sliced meats and/or vegetables; bowls with greens, vegetables, meats, and grains; and pasta like pesto and bolognese. There...
Randazzo's Italian Market: 'You must try the meatball' and the pizza and the bread pudding
My friends endure endless stories about restaurants they just have to try, desserts that will blow their socks off, and this red sauce just like my Italian cousin-in-law makes. I am a champion of exceptionalism sharing with infectious enthusiasm everything that is good in the world. So, when I was confronted by a fellow champion friend who was ravi...
Amon Carter Museum of American Art Showcases American Artists' Love Affair with Venetian Glass
During the 19th century, Venice romanced American artists, collectors, and tourists with sparkling glass goblets. The Amon Carter Museum of American Art in Fort Worth chronicles this seduction with the nationally touring exhibition organized by the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Sargent, Whistler, and Venetian Glass: American Artists and the Magi...
Sardinian filigree artists bring generations of skill to IFAM
Every summer for 18 years, often marginalized artisans from across the globe have converged on Santa Fe’s Museum Hill to show and sell their creations at the International Folk Art Market. Originally planned as a one-time event, the market now draws more than 16,000 visitors to Milner Plaza from Thursday to Sunday. They buy more than $3 million in...
Maggiano's Little Italy's Eat-a-Dish for Make-A-Wish Program Returns for 19th Year
Nearly 1,300 life-changing wishes have been granted by Make-A-Wish thanks to the generous donations of Maggiano's Little Italy guests and starting today, the two are proud to launch a 19th year of partnership through Eat-a-Dish for Make-A-Wish. To-date, the campaign has raised $9.6 million with a goal to surpass $10 million this year, and Guests ca...
Have You Ever Tried Italian Ice? Now You Can in Lubbock
It is full-time hot here in Lubbock and this new cool food truck is icing things over. We all know about shaved ice but have you ever tried Italian Ice? Apparently, it is very different and good. Now you can try it here in Lubbock with the new food truck called Matteos's Italian Ice. They opened up back on Saturday, June 25th, 2022 and people are g...
Portillo's deploys food truck to Dallas to preview its famed Chicago hot dog
Chicago-style hot dogs are popping up via Portillo's, the fast-casual restaurant concept known for its Chicago-style street food, which is bringing its Beef Bus food truck to tour Texas from July 11-23, offering a preview of its menu ahead of its first restaurant opening in Texas, later this year. Over the course of two weeks, the Beef Bus will vi...
Italian Culture in New Orleans
The majority of Italian immigrants in New Orleans were from Sicily and started to arrive in large numbers in the 1880s to escape a homeland that had fallen into a corrupt, dangerous, and unlawful state. They arrived in a city where previous Italian immigrants had established a decent-sized community, dating back to the French era. In fact, the Ital...
You’d Never Know Some Of The Best Italian Food In Oklahoma Is Hiding In Sand Springs
We recently found a hidden gem that we’ve never featured before – Little Venice Restaurant in Sand Springs. The stellar reviews caught our eye so we decided to try it and let’s just say we’ll be returning as often as possible. Little Venice is a destination restaurant that we promise will not disappoint. It’s locally owned and the level of service...
Guy Fieri-favorite Houston chef opens fine new Italian restaurant in River Oaks
Two veterans of the Houston food scene have teamed up to open a new Italian restaurant that will be opening for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Chef Roberto Crescini and Francisco “Paco” Calza will open Davanti Ristorante Italiano on July 6. Located near Central Market at 2900 Weslayan St., Davanti will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a menu...