Tag: Italian cuisine

Olive Lover’s Pasta aka Pasta Alla Puttanesca
I absolutely love this dish because: (a) I LOVE olives. (b) It’s sooo simple. (c) It’s a “pantry dish” – which means, all the items required are usually stockpiled in my pantry. If I come home late from work and have NOTHING fresh in my fridge – I can still throw this pasta together! (d)… Read More ›

2013 VegCharlotte Awards – Best Italian, Part II – Restaurants!
In my last post, I gave you tips on dining out, veggie-style, at Italian restaurants. Today, I’m sharing what veggie voters said were the best Italian restaurants in Charlotte, NC! First Place: Portofino’s. I was glad to see vegans and vegetarians voting for this one! Portofino’s is a Charlotte institution that’s been around a long,… Read More ›