By Maggie McKneely You walk into an Italian restaurant, hoping, for one delightful meal, to be transported to an overseas destination -- only, of course, to be disappointed by a typical serving of lackluster American Italian fare. Sound familiar? Fortunately, there’s a solution. Pistarro’s Ristorante in Frederick, Maryland, is the real Napoletana deal. Located just on the … [Read more...] about For Real Italian, Travel to Maryland
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Hooked on Dining — Di Paolo’s Italian Restaurant
By Shannon E. Johnson ITWPA Member Di Paolo’s Italian restaurant began life as an authentic Italian deli located in the heart of Penns Grove. Fast forward more than 40 years, and the business has grown into a shining example of fine Italian cuisine and is known as one of New Jersey’s best kept secrets. Upon stepping into Di Paolo’s, you are immediately transported back to … [Read more...] about Hooked on Dining — Di Paolo’s Italian Restaurant
Adelmo’s Ristorante — Where the Dallas Locals Dine
By Joe Hanneken ITWPA Member Dallas’s premier upscale neighborhood restaurant is celebrating its 25th year serving traditional Italian food to its neighbors. So what happened to the “great little neighborhood restaurant”? Remember that favored place where you were sure to recognize a neighbor or two? Well, hidden away in the trendy Knox/Henderson area, within striking … [Read more...] about Adelmo’s Ristorante — Where the Dallas Locals Dine
Italian Culinary Heaven in Boise, Idaho
By Paula Wheeler ITWPA Member The sign on the side of the brick building of Cucina Di Paolo said it all: “His Talent -- My Mouth.” Customer after customer came in to pick up their orders, as the restaurant’s devoted clients know not to count on a seat in this three-table and six-chair-counter establishment. Mary Jean Wegner, known as “the mouth” of the duo, greeted each … [Read more...] about Italian Culinary Heaven in Boise, Idaho