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I don’t often visit Italian restaurants, so on a rainy Saturday evening I was excited to try a new location in Totowa, New Jersey called, Nicola’s Ristorante. With a large interior, great service, and delicious seafood dishes, I’m excited to share my first impression review this week.
On a humid Tuesday evening, my dad and I decided to catch up over dinner. He recommended we visit Cucina 347 Pizza and Ristorante in Oakland, New Jersey. This modern Italian restaurant offered unique appetizers, large entrees, and fresh desserts. Click to read more about my first impression of Cucina 347.
Red wine braised short ribs with Parmesan polenta. Cooked in the oven for three hours these fall-apart short ribs are an easy hit! Creamy polenta with the rich pan sauce complete this dish for a hearty, delicious dinner.
My visit to the new restaurant — The Cheese Bar — in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey. A small modern space with a menu celebrating everything cheese. From cheese boards and mac n’ cheese bites, to Italian dishes and unique grilled cheese. BYOB to this minimalist and modern space serving fresh, delicious food.
Celebrating over 35 years of business in Clifton, New Jersey, La Riviera Trattoria is an Italian restaurant delivering homemade recipes with high quality ingredients. Offering Gluten-free and other allergy accommodations, you’ll need a reservation if you plan on visiting La Riviera on the weekend!
After some delicious dinner’s at Stefano’s my dad recommended I try the restaurant for the first time with him. Read about our weeknight meal and the amazing special’s I tried. This is a classic Italian restaurant with both a pizza and restaurant side, right off of Route 23.
My last day of my birthday trip to New York City brought me to The American Museum of Natural History. After several hours of exploring I headed back towards Hell’s Kitchen to The Meatball Shop, a minimalist shop with a creative menu offering everything meatball!
My second foodie-spot brought me to Little Italy. I popped into Alleva Dairy, the oldest cheese shop in the U.S. to see what I could try as a snack. I didn’t make the best choice to experience the authentic history of Alleva Dairy — but I am glad to share the photos and thoughts from visiting this Italian landmark.
Just in time for spring! A healthy appetizer: Caprese crostini with homemade pesto. Building off of the Italian ingredients from last week’s homemade pesto, I’ve used fresh ingredients from the market to make delicious caprese bites. Less than 10-minutes of assembly and you’ll have an impressive appetizer.
On my second full day in Florence I spent the afternoon hiking up to the Piazzale Michelangelo in San Niccolò. I explored a historic church and captured some amazing photos of the city. But the best part? An amazing off-the-path panini shop I found by chance. Check out my lunch review of Panini & Vini.
Sign your wine cork and see it immortalized on the wall. Try a delicious personal pizza or craft your own pasta dish. Boniello’s in Riverdale, New Jersey is a popular Italian restaurant that is both homey and charming.
Another recipe “first” this week — making homemade pasta! And not just any pasta, gnocchi. Pillow-y dumplings perfect for summer sauces and fall weather. I’m excited to tackle my first time making homemade potato gnocchi, and see where I can grow the recipe from here. Check it out!
This week I’m excited to share a new food video, featuring an easy summer recipe: an Italian tortellini salad! With fresh ingredients and light flavors, try this quick recipe for family BBQs.
A local Italian restaurant which has grown into my family's go-to location. Read about the best dishes to share, my favorite pizza to order, and how Primo Pizza has evolved over the years.
