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Italian-American restaurant Cousin Louie's is slated to open Feb. 3 in the Belterra Village Shopping Center in Austin (TX), according to a news release. Cousin Louie’s will offer a taste of Tony and Louis Ciola’s family recipes. Louis Ciola, Tony Ciola’s cousin, is a third-generation chef and has curated the menu to feature his favorite family reci...

As part of the initiatives aimed at ensuring an increasingly effective service to the resident community, on January 28th, 2025 the Consulate General of Italy in Houston will organize one day entirely dedicated to receiving the public for the collection of biometric data necessary to complete the procedures for the issuance/renewal of the passport....

An uber-buzzy Italian restaurant is coming to North Dallas: Called The Sicilian Butcher, it's a modern casual restaurant serving craft meatballs, five-foot charcuterie platters, and house-made pasta, and it will open a location near Addison at 5225 Belt Line Rd. #240, in a space previously occupied by Sushi Axiom. According to a spokesperson, the r...

The location that once housed restaurants like NOLA Brunch & Beignets and The Cookhouse before it, will soon be getting a new concept, complete with a late-night menu and a bar program. Primo's, the new tenant at 720 E. Mistletoe Ave., is an Italian eatery headed to Tobin Hill from the folks who helped bring Ida Claire to San Antonio. Primo's is th...

Jonesboro residents can soon enjoy authentic Italian cuisine at one of the newest restaurants in town, La Bocca Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria. Located at 2915 Kazi St. in Jonesboro, this new restaurant is owned by Rinor Neziri of Jonesboro and his cousin Tony Avanzare of Paragould, who also owns the Avanzare Italian Dining in Paragould. Neziri an...

Located at 4115 Lomo Alto Dr., Nonna has redefined Italian cuisine with its innovative menu and welcoming atmosphere. Combining classic Italian flavors with contemporary twists, Nonna offers an experience that appeals to both traditionalists and adventurous food lovers alike. Nonna’s menu features an array of meticulously crafted dishes, each desig...

If you’re looking for a delicious Italian Eatery that has an old-fashioned neighborhood comfy-cozy vibe suitable for families and dinner-dates, then Geraldi’s in Fayetteville is your place. Andy Taber, the owner of Geraldi’s Italian Eatery in Fayetteville, knows a thing or two about pizza and pasta. When he was nineteen years old, he started workin...

It all began when Virginia Franscori Morsani brought spaghetti to a potluck picnic in 1898. While it wasn't immediately popular following its first appearance in Arkansas, Father Pietro Bandini solidified its importance when he asked Morsani to make an "approachable Italian dish" for his friends who were coming to visit in 1904 (via YouTube). Every...

When in need of a little comfort food, Italian cuisine rarely disappoints: A bowl of spaghetti and meatballs in a luscious, basil-scented red sauce, or a platter of carbonara with warm, herb-crusted focaccia is enough to provide pure satisfaction. Thankfully, when it comes to Italian, Houston’s got range. With an influx of new Italian restaurant op...

Foodies across Acadiana have been anxiously waiting for the official opening date of Sarricas Little Italy in Lafayette, LA. Santi and Gina are natives of Italy & Columbia and have succeeded in bringing authentic Sicilian cuisine to Lafayette. The Sarrica’s prioritize the freshest and most authentic ingrendients by importing them straight from Sici...

Join us for this year's gala at the JW Marriott on Saturday, February 1st · 5:30 PM CT at 614 Canal St, New Orleans, LA. This exciting celebration will include a cocktail reception, a silent auction, a delicious, seated dinner, and the presentation of awards to our amazing inductees, and our National Honoree! Online Ticket Sales, click here. New Or...

Italian market, cafe and bottle shop Mercato and Company is now open to West University residents and Houston food enthusiasts, according to a December news release The upscale market offers a curated selection of global, domestic and local products, as well as culinary goods and gourmet experiences, per the release. Shoppers can grab a freshly bre...