Topics :: Italian food

Making Tofu Sexy

By Matthew Wexler | Wednesday May 22, 2013
Gabriele Corcos, the sexy co-star of Cooking Channel’s "Extra Virgin" offers his thoughts on tofu and other kitchen antics.

A New Leaf for Balsamic Vinegar of Modena

By EDGE | Friday Jan 18, 2013
A new leaf rating system has Italians tossing more than their salads as Balsamic Vinegar of Modena establishes a consumer-friendly means of identifying different grades of this sweet and sour elixir which dates back to the Middle Ages.

Is Your Homemade Pasta Sauce Worth $1 Million?

Monday Oct 31, 2011
Have you ever tasted a pasta sauce from the supermarket and thought, "I can do better than that" or do you make a fantastic sauce, salsa, dip, etc.? That is what Dave Hirschkop of Dave’s Gourmet thought, which is part of what motivated him.

"The Ultimate Food Lover’s Guide to Houston" Debuts in November

Friday Oct 28, 2011
"Houston’s vibrant culinary scene is constantly changing, which makes reporting on it both interesting and a challenge - and a danger to the waistline," jokes editor/publisher Teresa Byrne-Dodge.

Eat, Drink, and Be Mary: Five Can’t-Miss Events at NYC Wine & Food Festival

By Matthew Wexler | Tuesday Sep 27, 2011
The 4th annual Food Network New York City Wine and Food Festival presented by FOOD & WINE returns to the Big Apple. Be sure to take a bite out of this year’s line-up.

New York’s Real Little Italy: Arthur Avenue, Da Bronx

By SARAH DiLORENZO | Tuesday Sep 20, 2011
I’m happy to report that while Little Italy in downtown Manhattan has shrunk to barely two and a half blocks, what some call the "Real Little Italy" in the Belmont section of the Bronx is thriving, and it’s as authentic as ever.

Chef Lidia Bastianich Headlines at Newport Food Festival

Friday Sep 16, 2011
The 6th annual Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival is shaping up to be one of the most exclusive wine and food festivals on the East Coast, featuring a special guest appearance by chef, television personality and restaurateur Lidia Bastianich on Sunday,

Richies Italian Ices Celebrates Two Decades

By Sheri Elfman | Friday Jul 8, 2011
Twenty years ago, most South Floridians didn’t know what an Italian Ice was. The chilly dessert, which is known by Philadelphians as "Water Ice," New Yorkers as "Ices" - - are now very well-known by locals as "Icies."

How the West Was Won: Taste of the Upper West Side

By Matthew Wexler | Wednesday Jun 15, 2011
The "New Taste of the Upper West Side" gathered together some of New York City’s top culinary contenders, proving that a great meal can finally be found north of 14th Street.

Gilt Taste Debuts Foodie Website

By LEANNE ITALIE | Wednesday May 25, 2011
Heads up, foodies, there’s a new culinary kid online promising nothing short of died-and-gone-to-heaven.