You say tomato, he says hell, no. A “horrified” TikTok chef has considerable beef with the standard way people make a Bolognese meat sauce — and insists that a common ingredient is all wrong for the classic Italian favorite. “This is a super simple dish — you do not need a jar of [tomato] sauce … Read more
Fruitcake is getting fancy. Panettone, the airy, sweet Italian bread studded with dried and candied fruits, has long been a Christmas staple. But, the often cheap and cheerful treat that costs around $10 for a circular, domed loaf, has gotten an artisanal upgrade in recent years — with the price tag to match. Designers such as … Read more
Couples who look awkward on skates — and on dates — had a chance to celebrate their cute clumsiness in a Rocky and Adrian look-alike contest at Philadelphia’s RockyFest on Friday. The evening event at the University of Pennsylvania’s 1923 Ice Rink was meant to echo the pair’s first date in “Rocky.” In the classic … Read more
An Italian chef has revealed the telltale markers of a good quality pasta. Francesco Mattana said he is constantly asked the question and while he cannot share a brand, he can share what people should look for. The chef, who boasts more than 326,000 followers on TikTok, showed two different penne pastas. “They both use the … Read more
Joy Behar has an interesting story about her namesake. “The View” co-host, 82, revealed that her birth name — Josephine Victoria “Joy” Behar — is an homage to her Italian grandmother, who once threatened to kill herself and her own children. Behar, a self-proclaimed lasagna queen, dropped the interesting family tidbit on Wednesday’s episode of the … Read more
This puts the “dough” in doughnut. New York City has been home to some ostentatious eats, from the $28 chicken nuggets at Codoqac to Sip & Guzzle’s $150 Wagyu cheeseburger. Now, Angelina Bakery is serving arguably the crown jewel of lush confections — a $300 gold and gem-encrusted Italian donut. Offered exclusively at the sweet … Read more
If you ever get the opportunity to dine with the viral Pasta Queen Nadia Caterina Munno, don’t even think about ordering a cocktail with your meal. “Wine goes with dinner,” she proclaimed during a visit to Patsy’s Italian Restaurant in Midtown. “Cocktails are always for aperitivo beforehand, and then to sip if you go out … Read more
I can’t wait to return to Borgo (124 E. 27th Street). Neither will you after your first meal at the best new Italian restaurant for grown-ups in many a Neapolitan, Abbruzzese or Roman moon. Its accessible, regions-roaming menu scored high on all but one of fourteen dishes I had in every category. It offers a … Read more
Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a 2,000-year-old temple submerged off the Italian coast near Naples, likely built by immigrants from Nabataea, an ancient Arabian kingdom. Nabataea is known for Petra’s iconic rock-carved structures, including the Treasury, famously featured in “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.” The Nabataean kingdom once controlled a trade network stretching from … Read more
It was a labor of amore. The new Italian American Museum — which swings its doors open to the public Monday at its sleek digs on 151 Mulberry St. in Little Italy — was an idea more than 20 years in the making, according to its founder Joseph V. Scelsa. “Every group should have their … Read more
Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi give love a good name. The couple shared a glimpse into their dreamy wedding ceremony at Villa Cetinale in Italy over the summer on Tuesday. After secretly tying the knot in May, Brown, 20, and Bongiovi, 22, unveiled pictures from their second nuptials with sweet matching Instagram posts. Millie … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. CHE bello! Bloomingdale’s threw a celebrity-packed party to celebrate the launch of “From Italy, With Love,” a two-month retail event celebrating the best of the country’s fashion, design and cuisine. The department store’s CEO Olivier Bron teamed with … Read more
Gabagool! In the new documentary “‘Wise Guy: David Chase and the Sopranos,” (now on HBO and Max), “The Sopranos” star Michael Imperioli confessed that he thought he initially blew his audition for the show. “The idea of a series on HBO, back then, there was no prestige attached to that,” Imperioli, 58, said onscreen in … Read more
A visit to Rome could soon cost a’more. Tourism bosses in the Eternal City are desperate to curb overcrowding at the iconic Trevi Fountain — to the point where they’re floating the idea of an admission fee and reservation system for visits to the beloved Baroque-era site. The idea of staggered entry and a modest … Read more
It’s not “strictly business,” it’s personal. A city in Sicily is trying to rescind its connections to organized crime by banning the sale of souvenirs relevant to the mafia. The mayor of Agrigento gave the Sicilian message that street vendors and gift shop tchotchkes — very similar to mob-related paraphernalia sold in tourist traps around … Read more
Miranda Lambert is all about the fun and games. On Wednesday, the “Wranglers” crooner shared a series of photos detailing her trip to Italy with her husband, Brendan McLoughlin. However, fans were quick to point out one snapshot in particular that shows Lambert making an obscene gesture towards a statue. “You’re probably gonna get banned from Instagram,” … Read more
La not so dolce vita. One popular tourist destination in Italy is discouraging visitors this summer for one unfortunate reason — they’re running out of water. Agrigento, a hill town in Sicily, has been forced to reject tourists as the combination of extreme weather and an ancient, dysfunctional water supply system has left the city nearly … Read more
Alix Earle and Braxton Berrios took their love overseas this offseason. In a video shared Tuesday on Instagram, the beauty influencer — who boasts seven million followers on TikTok — recapped the couple’s dreamy trip to Italy, where they lounged seaside in Capri and took in a masquerade ball in Venice. Captioning the clip, “Sad … Read more
Carlo Acutis, an Italian teenager who designed a website documenting various Eucharistic miracles and led a faithful life before his death at age 15, will be canonized, the Vatican announced on Monday, July 1. Acutis was one of 15 people approved for canonization at an Ordinary Consistory of Cardinals on Monday, according to the Vatican News website. … Read more
That’s Amore! Zach Wilson and girlfriend Nicolette Dellanno are living it up in Italy after the new Broncos quarterback wrapped minicamp earlier this month. Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, Dellanno — who was first linked to Wilson in 2022 — can be seen modeling a white bikini aboard a boat in one snap and cozying … Read more