There’s something nice about a lunch you don’t have to cook. Especially in spring and summer. You just have to set it out, no oven or stovetop necessary.

In Italy, menus change with the seasons. And the same is true at Shop The River Cafe.  As we settle into spring, we are offering a collection of dishes, prepared in our kitchen, and available for ...

There are actors who write, producers who direct and cooks who campaign for social change. Stanley Tucci does all of these.

There’s something special about hosting a party from the comfort of your own home..

Pesto alla Genovese. Pesto, made with basil, pine nuts, garlic, parmesan and pecorino, is local to the Cinque Terre—five small villages on the Mediterranean between Genoa and Pisa.

In Italy, a cocktail is important. It might be an elegant beginning to the evening, an informal way to end a working day with friends, or just to enjoy when with your children in Venice.