November 5, 2009

Il Sole Los Angeles

Wipe the lasagna tre formaggi con ragu Bolognese off your chin. Leonardo DiCaprio is in the corner of this Italian gem, and he’s totally staring at you.

  Hollywood, Food & Drink, Celebrity Sightings, Italian Charm

October 21, 2009

M Bar Los Angeles

Owner Joe Reynolds transformed a strip-mall Romanian restaurant into a cross between an old-school Hollywood haunt and a gussied-up basement rec room with a basic Italian menu and some sort of entertainment (comedy, dramedy, live music) six nights a week.

  Hollywood, Culture, Dinner Theater, Experimental

October 8, 2009

Sci Sci at Brickell Miami

The Italian bistro woos with late-night eats (charcuterie, pasta, and such until 3 a.m.) and a happy hour with $6 booze and apps.

  Brickell, Food & Drink, Good for Groups, Happy Hour

October 8, 2009

The Four Seasons Restaurant New York

Legendary eatery and cocktail bar gets with the gastroprogram by hiring former Fiamma chef Fabio Trabocchi. Make up a reason to celebrate.

  Manhattan, Food & Drink, Heavy Hitters, Media Hangout

October 1, 2009

Quince San Francisco

The husband-and-wife team of Lindsay and Michael Tusk are moving on up, changing hoods to open a bigger, badder version of their upscale Italian darling. An expanded menu, new design by Olle Lundberg, and addition of bold-faced names makes it downright irresistible.

  Financial District, Food & Drink, Artisanal, Foodies

October 1, 2009

Pizzeria Stella Philadelphia

Get on board with the pizza trend at this restaurant where brutalist design meets old-world Italian charm. Expect to find pies that are traditional (margherita) and inventive (sweet fennel sausage).

  Center City, Food & Drink, First Date, Laid Back