Depending on where you live in the Valley, a visit to Osteria might feel like something of an odyssey. To get there, drive past the fraying orange groves on McKellips Road, past the sun-blanched hangars of Falcon Field, until you reach the northeastern edges of Mesa. Drive any farther east and you’ll hit the Superstition Mountains. Until recently,...

'Tis that time of year when tomatoes abound! We love all of our pomodori, from juicy heirlooms to sweet cherries on the vine. What's the best way welcome in the season of the glorious tomato? Celebrate it like an Italian: make a caprese! Here at Eataly NYC Flatiron, we have a line up of caprese-inspired events that you won't want to miss. Explore t...

When it comes to recipes, this is as classic as it gets! This morning we were joined by the owner and operator of Trattoria Da Luigi in Royal Oak, Luigi Cutraro and Chef Domonique Morsello. This restaurant is cooking up one of the oldest Italian recipes that's known to exist.  This recipe dates back to the ancient Roman times, they used to call thi...

If you’re looking for good local Italian food with a friendly and family atmosphere, Marsalas Italian Grill on 5324 Atascocita Road will not disappoint, co-owner Isaac Rodriguez said. Co-owners Rodriguez, Teresa Guzman and Douglas Guzman recently celebrated the eatery’s grand opening on Wednesday with the rest of their staff. The co-owners worked t...

L’annuncio è di quelli che ti fanno venir voglia di lavorare. Anche in piena estate. È apparso su Openjobmetis e a inserirlo è la Ferrero. La casa madre della Nutella, già. Che cerca nientemeno che assaggiatori della crema al cioccolato più amata dagli italiani (e non solo). Tecnicamente si cercano  “giudici sensoriali”. L’azienda ne cerca ben 90 p...

Gelato al fior di latte might look sort of like off-brand vanilla ice cream(wedding white, with no bean flecks in sight), but don’t be fooled: It’s not vanilla at all. Rather, imagine the flavor of the milkiest-milk imaginable, with a floral nuance that’ll make you swear there’s something else to it. And while it may not scream out to you from amon...

A long-term ambition and first publicly shared back in 2015, Italian beer maestro Alex Liberati is now firmly on track for the summer debut of his Liberati brewery, bar, restaurant, and store. Expanding beyond its original “oenobeer” production concept, the 24,00-square-foot Curtis Park location at 2403 Champa Street, inside the former Downtown Den...

Upon entering Sal e Pepe, a smiling hostess waits by the door to greet guests. The restaurant offers a variety of seating; some may choose to sit at the bar just past the entryway, others in the dining areas to the right and left of the entrance. The room to the right doubles as a private party room and is available for hosting events such as brida...

For many travelers, myself included, the highlight of a trip to Italy is often the cuisine. We daydream of the food we will eat. Each season bringing it’s own bounty of delectable dishes. Travelers, particularly first time visitors, should note that Italian cuisine is very regional and seasonal, so depending on the time of year of your trip and the...

For an Italian-style meal, visit The Old Spaghetti Factory (0715 S.W. Bancroft St., Portland; 503-222-5375), successfully owned and operated by the Dussin family since 1969. Over the years, additional locations have opened all over America, but that never stopped them from creating quality food made from scratch onsite, using fresh ingredients when...