Italian
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 […]
13 Places to Get Great Chicken Parm in Philadelphia
It’s no secret that Philly knows how to do Italian, whether contemporary preparations featuring handmade pasta or old-school, red gravy comfort fare. But there’s one […]
Osteria’s Happy Hour Is Easily One of the Best Deals in Philly
Everybody loves a good happy hour. Discounted drinks, deals on snacks that can, if you play your cards right, easily serve as dinner — what’s […]
Cry Baby Opens With Grilled Sardines and House-Made Pasta in Queen Village
Cry Baby Pasta, the Italian bar and restaurant from two longtime Philly restaurant industry couples, debuts this weekend. Doors open at 4 p.m. this Friday, January 18th in the […]
Fiore Debuts With Lunch, Coffee, and Pastries in Queen Village
We’ve been excited for NYC expats Justine MacNeil and Ed Crochet’s contemporary Italian spot, Fiore, to open since they took over the former Kanella South […]
13 Philadelphia Restaurants Serving the Feast of the Seven Fishes
If you celebrate Christmas, you’re familiar with some iconic holiday foods: candy canes, cookies and milk put out for Santa, eggnog, maybe oranges and nuts […]
7 Places to Get Great Panettone in Philadelphia
For many Philadelphians, it’s just not Christmas without a tender, featherlight loaf of panettone — but this iconic Italian holiday bread is notoriously challenging to master […]
Giuseppe & Sons Debuts With Veal Parm, Broccoli Rabe, and Red Gravy Classics in Center City
Giuseppe & Sons, the massive double-decker concept from Michael Schulson, his wife Nina Tinari, and the Termini family, opens today in all its red gravy glory. Like many […]
Trattoria Carina Just Rolled Out Italian-Style Brunch
Trattoria Carina has been quietly crushing it since owner Dan Clark quietly replaced the too-popular Fitler Dining Room at 22nd and Spruce with the Italian concept a […]
Fiore Will Bring Contemporary Italian to Queen Village
A new Italian spot is coming to Queen Village. Fiore, a concept from chefs Ed Crochet and Justine MacNeil, will open in the former Kanella […]
Where to Eat Italian in Philadelphia: The Ultimate Guide
Italian is Philly’s mother cuisine. It’s what we have done best the longest. Whether you’re talking about world-beating destination restaurants or little neighborhood temples to […]
Valente’s, an Italian Specialty Shop, Is About to Open in Haddonfield
A chef-turned-software-developer with roots in South Philly and Abruzzo is bringing handmade prepared foods and Italian goods to Haddonfield starting this week. Valente’s Italian Specialties […]