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Ainslie Opens in Williamsburg

by xoJohn

South Village Hospitality, the group behind restaurants like Carroll Place, will open its doors to their newest venture, Ainslie. Located in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, the wine bar and beer garden serves up hearty Italian dishes, including wood-fired pizza. The kitchen is helmed by NYC veteran chef John DeLucie. Hailing from Puglia, Italy Erasmo ‘Mino’ Lassandro runs the wood-fired oven as a lead pizza maker. Jessica Duré, formerly with Broken Shaker, is currently overseeing the beverage program.

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Restaurant Review: Barolo East

by Sia-Alika Battle

Location: 214 East 49th Street, New York, NY 10017

Cuisine: Northeastern Italian

Best Dish: Veal Milanese. A breaded veal chop pounded to a quarter inch thinness served on the bone topped with arugula. Served with lemon to add acidity and marry flavors of the fresh greens and tender veal chop.

Cost: $$$

Overall:  A new restaurant with old world charm. Barolo East has opened just six months ago but has already become a neighborhood favorite. The welcoming outdoor patio makes for a wonderful al fresco dining experience. The brick and wood indoor décor makes for a calming dining environment.

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On Tuesday, The Italy America Chamber of Commerce (IACC) held their 8th annual Ospitalita Italiana: The Authentic Italian Table. The event brought tastemakers, media, and foodies together for an evening of delicious Italian cuisine and wines.  The party was held at the Hudson Mercantile and featured 13 of the finest Italian restaurants in the city.  The restaurants were handpicked as the best in New York and have received the highly coveted “Seal of Quality Award”. The award is high praise as it is honored by Italy’s National Institute of Tourism and only recognizes restaurants who provide a high quality, authentic Italian dining experience.

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Review: Allora Ristorante

by Desha Winborne

Location: 145 East 47th Street, New York, NY

Cuisine: Italian

Best Dish: Tagliatelle was incredible. The Miller’s Pasta was amazing but the Steak Diane was the clear favorite. It was dramatically presented with a flourish of bright flames and a deliciously decadent cut of beef.

Cost: $$$

Overall: A sophisticated eatery that doesn’t take itself too seriously.  Prepare to be served properly and well fed. Allora Ristorante is an ideal location for your next milestone celebration or date night with someone special.

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Location: 197 7th Ave. between 21st and 22nd

Cuisine: Italian

Newly opened Pecorino (its doors have been open less than two weeks and XOJohn got the exclusive from Sam Hoxha, Manager) has opened next door to its newest Lime Jungle location and sister restaurant in Chelsea, and is also the newest addition to the BKUK Restaurant Group’s extensive restaurant history including the former Il Bastardo (21st and 7th), Cara Mia (44th and 9th) and Maria Pia (51st between 8th and 9th) and Lime Jungle Uptown (50th and 9th).

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Review: IL Gattopardo

by Desha Winborne

Location: 13-15 West 54th Street (Between 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY 10019

Cuisine: Italian

Best Dish:  The meatloaf was superb. The thick slice was meaty and well seasoned topped with a delectable tomato sauce. If you prefer something lighter we recommend the Cod “in casseroule” it is moist and delicious and the vegetables make it hearty and surprisingly filling entree.

Price: $$$

Overall: Italian comfort food in an elegant atmosphere.

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Restaurateur Gianfranco Sorrentino hosted a Members & Press Cocktail Reception for his non-profit organization Gruppo Italiano (GI) at Il Gattopardo. The New York based non-profit is an evolution from the original Gruppo Ristoratori Italiani (GRI), which was established in 1979 to increase the awareness and to promote the image of authentic Italian cuisine through member restaurants, culinary scholarships and events. The event featured guest speakers such as Maurizio Forte, John Mariani and Charles Scicolone, and offered attendees a chance to learn more GI while enjoying delectable Cocktails and Hors D’Oeuvres from the Il Gattopardo kitchen. GI provides a constant flow of information about Italian cuisine to member restaurants, US press, culinary schools, importers, distributors and general consumers with a serious interest in authentic Italian food. Throughout its history, Gruppo Ristoratori Italiani had made significant strides in enhancing the perception of and passion for Italian food and wine throughout the hospitality industry in the United States, and now, Gruppo Italiano begins a new era in developing a stronger presence of authentic Italian culinary products and services in the United States. 

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