If you’ve never been to one of Il Mulino‘s many locations, I have two words for you, “pace yourself”. I recently went to the one in Aspen–the original is in New York, though there are locations across the country and in Tokyo. From the very moment you sit down you will be inundated with food. […]
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Acqua Al 2 has come to Washington, DC. Its owners know a thing or two about what constitutes authentic Italian cuisine. Started in Florence, Italy, the restaurant’s only other North American outpost can be found in San Diego. Acqua Al 2 took over a charming little space in the up and coming Eastern Market section […]
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For a recent trip to New York, I was armed with a long list of restaurants I was eager to try. One of them was Maialino, recently named best new restaurant by Zagat, and restaurateur Danny Meyer’s latest addition to his ever-expanding empire. And, because pasta is my husband’s favorite food group, it seemed a […]
Read the rest of this entry »Mario Batali’s Eataly in New York
Wow. I knew it would be worth seeing, but before my visit to Eataly, I could never have imagined such a concept. Billed as an Italian food hall, this endeavor was developed by Mario Batali, Lidia and Joseph Bastianich. It’s a food lover’s dream.Beautiful, beautiful food is everywhere the eye can see–much like Disneyland is […]
Read the rest of this entry »Carmen’s Cafe–Park Place
If you like the Carmen’s Cafe in Brookside, you’ll enjoy its second location in Leawood’s Park Place. Same great food with just a few additions to the original menu. The decor is fairly dark, but with a big window in the front, a mirrored wall that runs the length of the room, and a separate […]
Read the rest of this entry »Jake’s Bella Napoli
Kansas Citians may know Jake’s as La Cucina di Mamma, but a recent name change ties this little neighborhood gem more closely to the deli next door, which Jake Imperiale also owns. Though I’ve bought pastas, olives and sandwiches at Bella Napoli for years, it had been quite some time since I had eaten at […]
Read the rest of this entry »715 Mass–Lawrence
715 Mass is not your typical college town restaurant. Sleek, modern and trendy, this Italian cafe would more likely be found in a big city than in the small town of Lawrence. It has a vibe to it that will appeal as much to professors and lawyers as students. One striking design note–a wall of […]
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My husband and I recently went to Lawrence to see a KU football game. Though the Jayhawks didn’t have a successful afternoon, our outing was salvaged by dinner at Teller’s restaurant. From the service to the pizza to the nightly special, it was an enjoyable experience. It’s in a former bank building, hence the name, […]
Read the rest of this entry »Carmen’s Cafe
Carmen’s Cafe in Brookside is a longtime neighborhood favorite. Italian specialties abound, including spiedini, veal and my favorite, Fettucine Al Diablo, an enormous pasta dish chock-full of seafood in a spicy tomato sauce. Linguine Aliolio is another must-try, combining olive oil and garlic with fresh herbs and just a touch of tomato.Carmen’s also has surprisingly […]
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