Italian dinners carry that “Nonna knows best” energy no one can argue with. The meals feel homey, generous, and always a bit dramatic in the best way. It’s the kind of spread that makes you loosen ...

Philip Guardione, Owner and Head Chef of Piccola Cucina grew up in a family that cooked, a lot. Like so many Italians, especially southern Italians, Sundays were religion to eat and cook together. “My ...

When you think of Italian food, West Virginia might not be the first place that comes to mind. But tucked away in the ...

Food among Italians is often a contentious topic to bring up. A somewhat tribal concept where one’s grandmother’s red sauce is often heralded as the supreme sauce. But one thing I’ve found most ...

We can’t stop craving Chef John Piombo’s classic Italian cuisine and hospitality at Nonna’s Restaurant at The Homestead in Glen Arbor, near Traverse City. Kitchen confidential: My assignment is to go ...