Sapore Ristorante Italiano brings authentic flavor to Katy
When father-and-son team Georgios and Christos Batsios took over Sapore Ristorante Italiano last November from previous ownership that operated the establishment for more than two years, they had a vision of upholding the establishment's namesake. The pair said "sapore" translates from Italian as "flavor." The duo—both Katy residents—said...
Sicilian Fest kicks off on the Northshore this weekend
The weekend looks a little warmer and drier, a great weekend to go to a festival, and it just so happens, the Sicilian Heritage Festival is going on in Independence, Louisiana this weekend. Joining the Eyewitness Morning News in Frank's Kitchen, is Grand Marshal, Chef Tommy Masaracchia of Tope La' Restaurant in Hammond, who is here with this year'...
Pitches for Piazza d'Italia to move forward Sept. 11
By Katherine Sayre A committee of New Orleans city leaders steering a redevelopment of the Piazza d'Italia is slated to pick which developers move forward in the selection process on Sept. 11, Mayor Mitch Landrieu's administration said Thursday (Sept. 3). Five developers from across the country -- including Florida, Tennessee, Geo...
The Early Word on Italian-American Restaurant Sophia’s
Sophia's debuted early last month in Bess Bistro's former spot on West 6th Street. Owners Matt Deichl, Jonathan Gillespie, and James Brown of BDG Hospitality Group reinvented the space and tapped Mark Sparacino—chef and owner of Prosecco Ristorante in Chicago—to helm the kitchen. Read on for the early word on the contemporary Italian-American suppe...
Heritage Texas Properties partners with Houston Design Center for event
Heritage Texas Properties was the exclusive Luxury Real Estate Presenting Sponsor for the center's sixth annual Deck The Tables Holiday Tabletop Tour. Held at the Houston Design Center, 7026 Old Katy Road, from Tuesday, Dec. 3, through Friday, Dec. 6, the event was open to the public and benefited the Houston Food Bank. An invitation-only...
Executive Chef Maurizio Ferrarese : ” il cibo italiano è un abito di Valentino”
Maurizio Ferrarese, uno chef made in Italy ma che ha scelto il Texas dopo una serie di esaltanti esperienze sia in America che in Europa: come è arrivato a questa scelta? Dopo avere avuto la possibilità di girare alcune parti del mondo, ho fortunatamente incontrato mia moglie Whitney a Chicago, nel 2005. Da li ci siamo successivamente spos...
OK Mozart focuses on music of Italy for 2015 festival in Bartlesville
OK Mozart will take audiences on a musical tour of Italy for the festival's 31st annual season, taking place June 6-13 in and around the Bartlesville Community Center. The season will feature the return of some OK Mozart favorite performers, including pianist Jon Kimura Parker and the Canadian Brass, along with rising classical music stars violini...
Looking for David Harrington?
Come to the Pick Room of the Main Santa Fe Public Library on Wednesdays at 5:30 pm. There you'll find David performing a public service in Italian – teaching a free class for kids and beginner adults who want to learn to speak Italian. Now in its third year, the class is a labor of love for the language that began when David was an aspiring opera s...
Rockets name Mike D’Antoni as Head Coach
Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey announced today that the team has named Mike D'Antoni as the 13th head coach in the history of the franchise and the fifth since Leslie Alexander took over ownership in 1993. "We are thrilled to add a coach of Mike's caliber and experience," said Alexander. "Mike's ingenuity laid the groundwork for what...
Owner of popular Cypress restaurants to open Galiana’s Bakery and Cafe in early 2017
A little over a year after opening Marvino's Italian Kitchen, Houston restaurateur David Herrera has announced plans to open an artisanal bakery concept in the same area off Barker Cypress Road. Galiana's Bakery and Cafe is set to open early 2017 at 24110 Hwy. 290, Ste. 500, Cypress. Herrera said the bakery, which is named after his grandd...
Come Wine with Us: On the Amalfi Coast
When: Fri, January 20, 2017, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM CSTWhere: The Italian Cultural & Community Center, 1101 Milford Street, Houston, TX 77006 Join us at the ICCC for a night on the Amalfi Coast on Friday, January 20, 2017 at 7:00 pm; the first edition of 2017 of our wine tasting series Come Wine with Us, which debuted in June of 2016. It...
Arlington to host Real Madrid vs. Roma
Defending champion Real Madrid of Spain and Italy's AS Roma will play in the Dallas area this summer as part of the Guinness International Champions Cup, to be played from July 26 to Aug. 4. The game is scheduled for July 29 in Arlington. AT&T Stadium has made no formal announcement regarding the game but appears to be the likely location....