News & Stories

Countless articles and stories about Italian food and restaurants appear in newspapers and magazines around the world. And so many of these hightlight the biographical, historical, and humanistic qualities of Italian cuisine. We hope to provide a smattering of these important stories. Please send us anything you find of interest! NewsStories@garrubbo.com

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Buon Natale and Happy Holidays from The Garrubbo Guide!

Buon Natale and Happy Holidays from The Garrubbo Guide! During this season of giving, please consider one of the greatest gifts of all: Cooking! When you teach someone to cook, you teach them: To give and share: Be it a... Read More »

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Now that’s funny…

One of the funnier cartoons I've seen in a long time. From The New Yorker, via Fred... Read More »

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving from The Garrubbo Guide!

As I reflect on a year of Sunday Pasta™, I am thankful for so much: for all the pasta that I had to eat for the fields where the wheat grew for the sun and water that nourished it for the farmers who grew it for... Read More »

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Canterbury Becomes Master of Wine

The Garrubbo Guide is proud to announce our Wine Editor, Christy Canterbury, is now a Master of Wine! This is a prestigious accomplishment since there are only 300 individuals with this label within 23 countries.  Even more... Read More »

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Regions of Italy

Each of Italy’s twenty regions have acquired significant autonomy from the central state since 2001. Regional constitutions are in place, allowing each region freedom in selecting a form of government and principles of... Read More »

Tis' the season of Christmas cookies.

From the Desk of Ed Garrubbo

Ciao amici, As we draw a close to the holiday season, we once again are reminded of precious reminiscences made through special time with family and friends.  For me, many fond food memories come to mind.  Like many... Read More »