THE DISH
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As the heavy flavors of winter fade, Italian kitchens undergo a vibrant transformation. Discover how the “Primavera” philosophy elevates simple, fresh ingredients into world-class dishes. From the crunch of perfectly prepared asparagus to the rich history of the Roman artichoke, learn the secrets of authentic Italian cooking and how to bring the bright, light energy of a Mediterranean spring to your own table.
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Should you order catering or cook yourself? The answer depends on more than just your budget. From hidden time costs to the tipping point where DIY becomes overwhelming, this honest guide helps you decide. We’re restaurant owners who cater events AND host our own parties—here’s what we’ve learned about when catering is worth it and when cooking makes sense.
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Game day gatherings are about cheering for your team and enjoying good company—not spending hours in the kitchen while everyone else watches the action. Italian food solves the game day hosting challenge perfectly: pizza and pasta are crowd-pleasers that appeal to everyone, they’re filling without being too heavy, and they’re made for sharing. The best hosts know the secret isn’t cooking everything yourself—it’s being present, relaxed, and focused on creating a welcoming atmosphere where everyone actually has fun.
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Every pizza at Spizzico starts long before you walk through our doors. While you’re still deciding what to order for dinner, we’ve already been working for hours. Fresh dough made from scratch at 6:00 AM. Ingredients prepped during quiet morning hours. Ovens fired up and monitored until they’re exactly right. By the time your pizza reaches your table, it’s the result of precision, patience, and over 20 years of doing things the right way—no shortcuts, no compromises.
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Every Christmas Eve, Italian families across the world gather around tables laden with seafood. Baccalà (salt cod), calamari, shrimp, clams, mussels, and various fish, prepared in a dozen different ways, create a feast that’s become synonymous with Italian-American Christmas traditions. This celebration is known as the Feast of the Seven Fishes, or “La Vigilia” in Italian.
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The temperature drops, the wind picks up, and suddenly all you want is a big bowl of pasta or a slice of warm, cheesy pizza. Sound familiar? As November settles into Maryland and we head toward the holiday season, this craving for hearty, carb-heavy comfort food isn’t just in your head. Well, actually, it is in your head—but there are real biological and psychological reasons behind it.
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Italians take their food seriously. Growing up in Monte Di Procida, a small coastal town outside Naples, we learned early that Italian cooking comes with rules. Not just recipes, but rules. Break them, and you might hear a sharp “Non si fa!” (We don’t do that!) from a nonna or see an auntie physically wince.
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When we opened Spizzico Italian Kitchen in Arnold, we knew we wanted to bring authentic NY-style pizza to the Broadneck Peninsula. But what exactly makes a pizza “NY-style”? And why does it matter when there are so many pizza styles to choose from?
As three friends from Monte Di Procida, Italy, a small town just outside Naples, we grew up understanding that pizza is more than just food. It’s tradition, technique, and respect for quality ingredients. When Italian immigrants brought pizza to New York City in the early 1900s, they adapted their Neapolitan traditions to American tastes and ingredients, creating something entirely new: the iconic New York slice.
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The back-to-school season brings a whirlwind of activities: homework help, after-school sports, parent-teacher meetings, and the endless juggle of family schedules. Between packing lunches, coordinating carpools, and managing extracurriculars, the last thing any parent wants to worry about is spending hours in the kitchen preparing dinner. That’s where quick Italian meals become a parent’s best friend.
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Look, we need to talk. If you’re reading dating advice that tells you to avoid pizza on dates because it’s “too casual” or “not sophisticated enough,” you need better friends. Pizza isn’t just acceptable food for a first date. It’s actually a genius-level dating strategy. Whether you’re nervously re-entering the dating scene after a divorce, meeting someone from that app for the third time this month, or celebrating your golden anniversary, pizza is your wingman.
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