Italian
Bomb Bomb Bar Is a Masterclass in South Philly Nostalgia
It was the plastic covers on the tables in the back room at Joey Baldino’s new/old Bomb Bomb Bar that sold me on the beauty […]
This Lavish New Book Explores Italy’s Legacy in Philly
This city’s Italian roots run deep, and a new book out from Temple University Press, The Italian Legacy in Philadelphia, does a thorough job of […]
Where to Eat Lasagna in Philadelphia
When it comes to baked pastas, lasagna is the king. The glory is in the variety: Almost anything can be slathered in between thin sheets […]
Where to Buy Fresh Pasta in Philadelphia
Philly loves Italian food, which means Philly really, really loves pasta. And while there are many excellent restaurants where the pros will cook it up […]
Where to Eat Italian in Philadelphia: The Ultimate Guide
Updated: 2/23/21 Philly never, ever gets tired of Italian food. The clearest proof yet: Even in the midst of a pandemic, the pasta just keeps […]
Zagafen Opens With Kosher Pizza and Italian-Inspired Fare in Bala Cynwyd
Last winter, Foobooz reported a shakeup in Bala Cynwyd’s restaurant scene: Finance guy turned restaurateur David Magerman would be closing kosher restaurant Dairy Cafe and replacing […]
The 5 Best Handmade Pastas to Try in Philly Right Now
Because every single menu in town now features handmade agnolotti and every restaurant kitchen now rocks its own extruder, here are the brightest pasta stars […]
Here’s Exactly What Makes Philly’s Best Italian Hoagie So Damn Good
Matthew Cahn, owner of Middle Child and creator of the So Long Sal, Philly’s best Italian hoagie, shares how to make the classic sandwich. Pay […]
There’s Now a Summer Version of Le Virtù’s Epic 40-Course Panarda Dinner
Le Virtù has added a second date for its annual 40-course, nine-hour marathon meal — and this time, it’s al fresco. The feast — Mastrogiurato Panarda — […]
We’ve Got to Stop Opening Italian Restaurants in Philly
In 2013, I worked at a restaurant in Philly called Fitler Dining Room, led by an ambitious chef named Rob Marzinsky. He did things like […]
Jeff Michaud and Michael Schulson Are Opening a Pasta Restaurant in Rittenhouse
Chef Jeff Michaud and restaurateur Michael Schulson partnered up to save Osteria from the Urban Outfitters chopping block back a year and a half ago, refreshing […]
Marc Vetri Is Opening a Pasta Bar in the Italian Market
Ever since Marc Vetri purchased the building that housed Italian Market mainstay Fiorella’s Sausage for more than a century back in October, we’ve been waiting […]
Where to Get Easter Bread in Philadelphia
Easter bread, also known as pane di pasqua, is made with a sweet dough enriched with eggs that’s twisted into long braids or rounds — and […]
Fiore Is About to Launch Dinner Service in Queen Village
Fiore, the new contemporary Italian cafe and bar in Queen Village, has been crushing it with pastries, pizzettes, and light lunch fare since they first […]
Mama Palma’s in Fitler Square to Become Palma’s Cucina
Mama Palma’s, the long-running pizzeria and Italian restaurant in Fitler Square, is getting a new interior, a new menu, and a new name. Renato and Brunella […]