Honoring a special dad or grad this month? We found some great seasonal dinner options for you at North Italia that we wanted to share … and we know your dads and grads will thank you for it. No question you’re going to want to start out with something impressive, and that’s going to be […]
Power Pitas for National Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day
National Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day is on May 25, but it really should be every day, shouldn’t it? Bright colors, good-for-you nutrients, delicious meals… It’s a day worth celebrating again and again. To celebrate, Dole and Disney created a multi-year nutrition alliance aimed at helping parents encourage their kids and families to make […]
Imperfect Produce is Perfectly Delicious
If you’ve followed food trends in the last few years, you’ve probably been hearing a lot about “imperfect” produce (a.k.a. ugly fruits and vegetables), thanks to anti-food-waste campaigns that tout the beauty and utility of less-than-perfect-looking food. The problem is, most grocery stores don’t carry imperfect produce, so even if you’re determined to eat it, […]
Teenagers, TV, and Comfort Food
The care and feeding of teenagers is a tricky proposition. Yes, they want more food, but not *that* food. Yes, they want to talk, but not really about *that.* Yes, they want you to be there for them, but not *that* much. How do you get close enough and involved enough with your teen without […]
How to Make Homemade Kombucha
A few weeks ago we promised we’d do some more science-y food projects, and now here we are, with a bottle of homemade kombucha. How did we get here? It’s really quite simple. What Is Kombucha? First, for the uninitiated, kombucha is a fermented tea that tastes fizzy, spicy, and somewhat sweet. It’s full of […]
Enjoy Pineapples at Islands Restaurants
Pineapple lovers, there’s no better place your pineapple fix than Islands. If you live in or around California or Arizona, you know Islands Restaurants for its laid back Hawaiian style. But did you also know that Islands has a “Chief Pineapple Officer”? Well, now you do. That lucky person with a very cool job title […]
The Secret of the North Secret Cocktail
You’re out for a special night with friends or family. Shouldn’t your drinks be special too? At North Italia, the “North Secret Cocktail” is the best-kept secret behind the bar. Specifically, the North Secret Cocktail is an extra-special off-menu creation. And it’s so secret that it changes every week. What’s special about the North Secret […]
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