Italian American Festival promises a primo time

Mercer County Italians will gather this month to say "Benvenuto!" (that's "welcome" in Italian) as the 11th annual Mercer County Italian American Festival kicks off later this month at Mercer County Park.

The gym will totally still be there after you finish that creme brulee.

Japanese BENIHANA VILLAGE Las Vegas Hilton, 732-5111. Japanese tabletop cooking at its finest. The chefs deliver great steaming-hot food, as well as an entertaining show.

Shanghaiist: Thank you to our sponsors!

This is an advertisement. Our wonderful sponsors help keep stories on our website and food on our plates. Let's give them some love, shall we? Andrew James Art: Beginning this Friday, this Maoming Lu gallery will be home to the work of Lady Aiko, who brings to Shanghai (by way of Tokyo and New York) vibrant mixed-media stencil, spraypaint and silkscreen works that "playfully portray feminine ...

DINING GUIDE

Gloss Cafe — Gloss cafe is the perfect place for those who appreciate fine food, a cozy atmosphere and good music. At Gloss Cafe's open kitchen, chefs work their magic to create Asian cuisine: sushi, rolls, temaki and phyto salads, while hot dishes are prepared in sizzling woks.

Handmade pasta is a (quick) labor of love

Easier than expected and tender with tenderness, make fresh pasta in a snap. And a bonus clam sauce