Our next stop in the Tour of Italy in the Kitchen is another lush Italian island, Sardinia. Like Sicily, Sardinia resides in the Mediterranean sea and is home to its unique set of culinary likings. Sardinia is known for its beautiful, diverse climate and culture. Rocky coasts and vast beaches; [Read More]
Today in the Tour of Italy in the Kitchen, we visit an Italian island known for it’s beautiful blue skies, rocky coasts, and clear ocean water — Sicily. This region holds a special place in our hearts as it’s where Carmelo grew up. Many of our award-winning dishes are Sicilian, [Read More]
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Buon Giorno! It is time for our next stop in the Tour of Italy in the Kitchen. Last time we learned more about the delicious ossobuco. Yes, it’s been about a month since then, but we’ve been very busy at Carmelo’s! Easter was just last weekend, and during March our [Read More]
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February 28, 2012 – 10:41 pm
Over the next few weeks we are going to take a look at dishes from different parts of Italy, talking about where they come from and where the name originated. Taking you on a tour of Italy, using your palate as the guide. Many times people come to Carmelo’s and ask, [Read More]
February 9, 2012 – 1:48 am
Following the Christmas and New Year’s festivities many think there is an uneventful period until Valentine’s Day. In Italy, “La Befana” and the start of “Carnevale”, help portray the diverse and colorful culture, also keeping people busy until Valentine’s Day….. LA BEFANA On the evening between the 5th and 6th [Read More]
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January 23, 2012 – 11:33 pm
♥ “When I saw you I fell in love and you smiled because you knew” – Shakespeare Il giorno della festa degli innamorati – Valentine’s Day in Italy was initially celebrated as an outdoor Spring Festival. Young people gathered to enjoy listening to music and the reading of poetry. Later [Read More]
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January 9, 2012 – 4:47 pm
It’s Playoff Time in Houston! Houstonfans are full-blown with anticipation and excitement to cheer on the Houston Texans as they host their first playoff game in franchise history. Football pride fills the city of Houston as fans show their spirit wearing Texan apparel while Houston rap artists Slim Thug [Read More]
December 14, 2011 – 11:14 pm
{Gluten-free Menu} Those who have searched the city for restaurants serving not only gluten-free cuisinesbut, items that are rich in taste and enjoyable look no further. Carmelo’s Ristorante offers numerous gluten-free dishes that can accommodate to every taste bud without losing the authenticity. All the dishes presented on the menu [Read More]
December 1, 2011 – 7:05 pm
‘Tis the Season Escape to Italy for the holidays, in either our Houston or Austin location. The atmosphere of the Italianate touches captures the Italian way of life. Carmelo Mauro, the owner of the restaurant, makes Carmelo’s more than just an ordinary restaurant with his warm hospitality, authentic freshly prepared [Read More]
