Lenny’s, a Brooklyn Institution, Closes After 70 Years

After 7 decades serving up mouth-watering pizza slices and thick, deli sandwiches, Lenny’s Pizza closed its doors for good on February 19, 2023.

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Lenny’s, a Brooklyn Institution, Closes After 70 Years

5 Decadent Italian Foods for Fat Tuesday

Venice is not the only city with festivals celebrating Carnevale. Here are 5 savory foods to feast on for Fat Tuesday.

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5 Decadent Italian Foods for Fat Tuesday

Italian Weddings Birthed Chicago’s Iconic Beef Sandwich

Italian-Americans in Chicago might be surprised to learn that most people only first learned about the Italian Beef sandwich after the launch of the hit television series, “The Bear.”

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Italian Weddings Birthed Chicago’s Iconic Beef Sandwich

Liquid Gold: The Rich History of Olive Oil

While extra virgin olive oil or “EVOO,” as Rachel Ray popularized, is an essential component of Italian cuisine.

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Liquid Gold: The Rich History of Olive Oil

4 Classic Italian Cocktails You Can Make at Home

Here are 4 Italian cocktails you can make at home right now or order on your next trip to the bar

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4 Classic Italian Cocktails You Can Make at Home

Calzone or Panzerotti: What’s the Difference?

Here are some facts about these classic Italian street foods that will help you determine calzone from panzerotti.

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Calzone or Panzerotti: What’s the Difference?

Authenticity is the Key to Success: Reflections of Stanley Tucci’s, Big Night

The Stanley Tucci renaissance or what I like to call, “Tuccissance” is spreading around the world like wildfire however, we can’t forget where the actor digs for his inspiration

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Authenticity is the Key to Success: Reflections of Stanley Tucci’s, Big Night

More Party Fuel for Your Carnevale Celebration

Across Italy, Italians eat a variety of delicious sweet treats as part of the festivities. Here are 6 more Carnevale foods worth trying

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More Party Fuel for Your Carnevale Celebration

College Students Cook Up Italian American Streaming Series

Mark Rotella, author of Stolen Figs: And Other Adventures in Calabria and director of the Coccia Institute, serves as host of “Red Sauce: An Italian American Culinary Journey.”

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College Students Cook Up Italian American Streaming Series

A Cheese Lover’s Guide to Valentine’s Day

Since cheese platters have grown in popularity and are too delicious to pass up, we’ve rounded up some of the best Italian cheeses to impress your Valentine.

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A Cheese Lover’s Guide to Valentine’s Day