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WineInk: Chardonnay four ways
“There’s nothing better than Montrachet.” “We’ll have a bottle of the blanc de blanc.” “I love the white wines from the West Sonoma Coast.” “I’ll have a glass of chardonnay.” In just a couple of hours on a recent Friday afternoon while seated at...

Italian-American Cultural Center breaks ground for new facility at the historic Butler Mansion
Open to all, whether Italian or not, the multi-million-dollar cultural center will be home to a museum, cooking classroom, café, wine bar and more. DES MOINES, Iowa — Editor's Note: The above video was published before the Thursday groundbreaking....

Wine Guy: Savvy choices for al fresco wine sipping
Breadcrumb Trail Links Wine This week’s three picks are certainly ready to pair with easy, breezy summer evenings, whether on the patio, poolside, or in the backyard Photo by sergio-pazzano /Getty Images files/iStockphoto Article content Reviews...

Italian restaurant boasts original menu
The romance between Sima and Marcellino Verzino began in Rome decades ago and blossomed in the United States when they opened an Italian restaurant in 2003 in Phoenix, moving Marcellino Ristorante to Old Town Scottsdale in 2010. “We can only do...

Meet The Italian Billionaire Behind Ferrero’s $3.1 Billion Deal For Kellogg
When Italian candy and food giant Ferrero announced it would acquire WK Kellogg— the cereal maker behind Froot Loops and Corn Flakes—for $3.1 billion on Thursday, it wasn’t just one of the largest deals in the food industry in the past year. It...

This City On Florida's Gulf Coast Is Home To One Of The Best Italian Subs In The US
Italian food may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Florida's sunny Gulf Coast. However, tucked away in an out-of-the-way neighborhood in St. Petersburg, lovers of hearty Italian subs will find one of the country's best at...

Georgian Wine Showcased At 150 International Events Across 13 Countries
Georgian wine has been presented at nearly 150 events across 13 countries worldwide in the first six months of 2025, with financial and organizational support from the National Wine Agency. The promotion aimed at increasing Georgian wine’s export...

J.C. Holdway joins repeat Knoxville winners with first Wine Spectator award
Wine Spectator, the premier magazine focused on wine and its culture, honored Brazeiros Churrascaria, J.C. Holdway, Lilou Brasserie and Osteria Stella in this year's Restaurant Awards It is J.C. Holdway's first time receiving The Award of...
An Art Deco-style wine bar brings new life to Acland Street
Dawn and Mabel’s opened in early December in the popular St Kilda street. Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Save this article for later Add articles to your saved list and come...

La Risata maintains its longevity in the Italian food game with a curated menu of classic Italian dishes peppered with a few new ones to reflect current trends
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — Approaching its 30th birthday next year, La Risata is much-loved by many for its hearty Italian fare. In a world of uncertainty for the F&B industry with rising costs and fickle diners who prefer fads, the restaurant has...

Des Moines breaks ground on Italian-American culture center
LOVE TO SEE IT. NEW AT SIX. A NEW ITALIAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER IN DES MOINES IS TAKING ANOTHER BIG STEP FORWARD. CITY LEADERS BROKE GROUND ON THE PROJECT THIS AFTERNOON AT THE HISTORIC BUTLER MANSION CAMPUS ALONG FLEUR DRIVE. ORGANIZERS HOPE...

Meghan Markle's new $30 As Ever Rosé wine has finally arrived... here's the acidic truth about how it REALLY tastes
Oh, Meghan... here we go again! Meghan's As Ever rosé wine has finally arrived to our offices after weeks of anticipation - and it may have been a 'pour decision' on her end. Meghan, 43, first released her line of lifestyle products in April, off...

Wines born of fire: DWWA 2025 winning volcanic whites
There’s something fascinating about volcanic wines – those grown in soils shaped by lava, ash and ancient eruptions. These soils are not only rich in minerals but also force vines to dig deep, resulting in grapes of rare intensity and resilience....

Ilia: Dynamic exit to the Italian market
Aiming to strengthen extroversion and promote the local tourism and production potential in international markets, the Ilia Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Hellenic-Italian Chamber of Athens and its branch in Pyrgos, is launching...

Ilia: Dynamic exit to the Italian market
Aiming to strengthen extroversion and promote the local tourism and production potential in international markets, the Ilia Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Hellenic-Italian Chamber of Athens and its branch in Pyrgos, is launching...
How this pioneering wine estate is reinventing itself – again
Jul 11, 2025 – 5.00am Gift this article Subscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Login The Anselmis are used to causing a stir. Their family winery, in...

Restaurant Report Card: DaBomb Sports Grill fails with 60; Pochino Italy earns 100
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - On Evans Mill Road in Lithonia, a sports grill known as DaBomb received a health inspection that was less than favorable. DaBomb Sports Grill scored 60 points and a “U” for unsatisfactory on July 7. The report...

The best heat wave-approved wines to enjoy this summer — and it’s not just whites
Summer is officially here, meaning school’s out, the pool’s packed, and there’s going to be a heat wave (or three). That means the need for refreshment will be at an all-time high. And while we love a good frozen cocktail or ice cold lager, we’re...

I flew to Italy for a first date with a girl I met on TikTok - my mother thought I was being catfished but it was the best decision of my life
A young woman who flew to Italy for a first date with a girl she met on TikTok has revealed they're now planning a future together. When Jessica Smith, 29, posted about the Italian version of Big Brother, the long-running UK series, on her TikTok...
Seven Hills to host Italian sister city with gala event
SEVEN HILLS, Ohio -- Mayor Simone Costanzo of Coreno Ausonio, Italy, is coming to Seven Hills. The mayor of the Italian municipality will be hosted by his sister city counterpart, Seven Hills Mayor Anthony D. Biasiotta, at a special gala event...