Prosciutto di Parma Continues to Grow in the U.S.
The U.S. continues to be the top export market for Prosciutto di Parma, growing 4 percent in 2018, led by an 8% growth in pre-sliced sales. Over the past 20 years, U.S. exports have grown over 350 percent to nearly 600,000 hams in 2018. Italy continues to consume the majority of Prosciutto di Parma production (70percent […]
Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar Adds Seasonal Dishes to Menu
Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar welcomes guests to celebrate spring with new seasonal dishes added to the menu. Notably, a brand-new section of the menu features eight “cicchetti”—Italian small plates inspired by snacks served traditionally in Venetian “barcari” or wine bars. Enjoy the longer days and warmer temperatures with one of the dishes specially […]
California Pizza Kitchen Lands at Philadelphia International Airport
California Pizza Kitchen has arrived at Philadelphia International Airport. This location now offers travelers a wide range of fresh and creative menu items made-to-order, including California-style hand-tossed pizzas, healthful salads, high-quality sandwiches, craft cocktails and CPK’s breakfast menu. In addition to a full-service dining room and bar, CPK at PHL also offers a convenient to-go […]
28 of the Best Italian Restaurants in America
Not a year goes by without the Italian category snagging several nods in the James Beard Foundation’s nomination. And this round, the 29th year and counting, was no different. Here are the Italian concepts who shined
Fratelli Beretta Introduces Prosciutto di Carpegna DOP to LA Market
Renowned family-owned Italian salumi purveyor Fratelli Beretta introduced Prosciutto di Carpegna DOP to the Los Angeles market for the first time in brand history. Following its New York launch in late 2018, Prosciutto di Carpegna is now featured on menus at prominent Los Angeles restaurants as well as available for purchase in limited quantities at […]
L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele to Open First U.S. Location in Hollywood
With a century-old recipe and authentic, Neapolitan cooking method, L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele opens its first U.S. location in the heart of Hollywood this Thursday, May 9, 2019. The concept originates from the famed Naples pizzeria, which first had its Hollywood moment with notable inclusion in Elizabeth Gilbert’s memoir “Eat Pray Love,” followed by Julia […]
Calios to Buy Nation’s Largest Calzone Franchise
The owners of D.P. Dough, the nation’s largest calzone franchise and third largest college-focused restaurant chain, have inked an agreement to sell the company to Calios, a 13 unit competing calzone chain. Each Calios restaurant will convert to D.P. Dough® as part of the deal, which was reached after months of negotiations between Matt Crumpton, […]
14 Ways Restaurants Can Win with Delivery
Tips, tricks and advice that will help you seamlessly add a delivery option to your restaurant’s offerings.
Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar Showcasing Authentic Italian Pairing Dishes in April
Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar will host its next exceptional taste and learn on Friday, April 26 at 5 p.m. This popular monthly gathering offers award-winning, high-quality Italian wines and authentic wine education, along with expertly paired, delicious Italian accompaniments prepared by Executive Chef Francesco DiCaudo. A wine merchant with incomparable connections to the […]
Chris Cosentino to Open Rosalie Italian Soul in Houston
Chef Chris Cosentino, winner of Top Chef Masters and co-owner of San Francisco’s Cockscomb, Jackrabbit in Portland, Oregon, and Acacia House in the Napa Valley, is opening his first restaurant in Houston—and arguably, his most personal—in September 2019 with his business partner Oliver Wharton. Rosalie Italian Soul is named after and inspired by Chris’ great-grandmother […]