A first day at a new NYC job, brisket at Mighty Quinn’s, carbonara at Eataly, and 20-minute pancetta cavatelli at home. Then a NoMad apartment hunt, Colony pizza, oysters and lava cake at Sinclair, and butternut squash soup my daughter made on a rainy Sunday.
What I Ate This Week: Pepolino, Stone Street Pizza & Smoked Filets (Sept 28 – Oct 4)
A long Tuscan lunch at Pepolino, a new FiDi slice, and orecchiette on Stone Street with both daughters. Then braised beef at Martel, a Miller-and-Aperol Thrilla at Ryebird, a football win, and grass-fed filets finished on the smoker for a family Sunday dinner.
What I Ate This Week: Salmon & Risotto, FiDi Lunches & A Tampa-to-CT Road Trip (Sept 21 – 27)
A birthday dinner at Martel, hot honey pizza at Seppe, All’Antico Vinaio’s September special, and a pecan-crusted salmon at The Chelsea. Then a Tampa-to-Connecticut road trip with tacos in Fort Mill, a Harry Potter festival in Staunton, and spaghetti and meatballs back home.
What I Ate This Week: Charlotte Steaks, Joseph’s Birthday Dinner & Wallpaper Fuel (Sept 14 – 20)
A Charlotte work trip brought airport pizza, a plastic-cup old fashioned, and steak frites at Dressler’s. Back home: a birthday bone-in filet at Joseph’s Steakhouse, giant Sapore sandwiches for wallpaper day, and Colony pizza to welcome a daughter home.
What I Ate This Week: Pearl Street Pizza, Via Posa & An Italian Sunday Dinner (Sept 7 – 13)
From Labor Day burgers to a homemade Italian Sunday dinner with the in-laws, this week brought FiDi pizza on Pearl Street, a first visit to the new Via Posa in Fairfield, Spicy Blood Orange Margs at Geronimo, grass-fed NY strips, and a lemon flourless cake worth every bite.
My Top 3 Italian Restaurants in Fairfield County (And Why I Keep Going Back)
After years of eating my way through Fairfield County, these are the three Italian restaurants I keep coming back to — for the food, the memories, and the way they make an ordinary night feel worth celebrating.
We’re Taking My Italian Mom to Sicily for the First Time — Here’s Our 5-Day Plan for Cefalù
We’re taking a group of seven — including my 100% Italian mom who has never set foot in Italy — to Cefalù, Sicily this fall. Here’s our full 5-day plan: an Airbnb in the old town, the best cannoli of cannoli season, fresh seafood dinners, and slow days on one of Italy’s most beautiful beaches.
Trattoria A’Vucchella – Sorrento Flavors in Bridgeport
Discover Trattoria A’Vucchella: a Bridgeport gem where Sorrentine childhood flavors, from limoncello to homemade pastas, come alive. Authentic dishes, lively atmosphere, and heartfelt service—it’s a taste of Italy that will keep calling you back.
The Ultimate Rome Itinerary: 2, 4, and 6 Days of Eternal Wonder
Explore the Eternal City with our Rome itinerary guide, offering 2-day, 4-day, and 6-day travel plans. Discover top sights, amazing food, and hidden gems.
Searching for Italy in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is often called the “Venice of the North,” but the connection goes deeper than canals. From a love of the good life to a thriving Italian culinary scene, the Dutch capital embraces Italian warmth and flavor in ways that might surprise you. We’ll take you through the city’s Venetian echoes, its vibrant café culture, and three restaurants—Sapore Italiano, Il Pacioccone, and Ceppi’s—that transport you to Italy, one perfect plate at a time.
A Journey from Nicastro: My Great Grandfather’s Legacy
Born in Nicastro, Italy, in 1892, my great grandfather Vincenzo immigrated to America alone at 17. From coal mines in Scranton to building a large family in Norwalk, his story is one of courage, resilience, and deep Italian roots. This personal journey through generations explores our Italian-American heritage and the powerful legacy of family.
Castello di Volpaia: Wine, Heritage, and Hospitality in the Heart of Chianti
Explore the historic charm and exceptional wines of Castello di Volpaia, a medieval Chianti village transformed into a renowned vineyard estate. We enjoyed a personalized tasting and tour hosted by the Mascheroni Stianti family, and sampled their bold reds and exquisite olive oil. It’s a must-visit destination for wine lovers exploring Tuscany.