Italian Spot Casa Gianna to Open at Miami Worldcenter in Downtown
A new Italian restaurant is joining the growing roster of eateries and bars at Miami Worldcenter. Meet Casa Gianna, an Italian eatery that blends Tuscan cuisine with new cooking techniques — and it'll even be open for breakfast.Set to open Monday, November 18, at the newly opened Gale Miami Hotel & Residences at Miami Worldcenter in downtown, Casa...
The Pizza Life: Work-Life Balance Can Be Blurry For This Italian-American Family
In mid-September, Lou Perrotta and his family drove from Canton, Georgia—a rapidly growing suburb of Atlanta—to Nashville, Tennessee. They were going to watch their favorite football team, the New York Jets, take on the Tennessee Titans. There was one rule for the trip: there would be no talking about their pizzeria, Perrotta’s Pizza, the 100-seat...
A first look inside Covington's fancy new Italian restaurant
Carmelo's, an Italian-American restaurant from owners Billy Grise and Mitch Arens, is officially open for business on Madison Avenue in Covington. Located in a historic building that has served as everything from a strip club to office space, the restaurant has been stripped down to the bones, revealing brickwork and plaster patches that are remini...
The Rise of Plant-Based Italian Dishes in North Carolina
Italian cuisine has long been celebrated for its rich flavors, fresh ingredients, and heartwarming dishes, often centered around meat, cheese, and pasta. However, with the growing popularity of plant-based diets, traditional Italian cooking is undergoing a transformation. More and more restaurants, especially in North Carolina, are embracing the de...
It’s ‘Tutto delizioso’ at Frankie’s in Maggie Valley
Think for a moment about Italian comfort food. Imagine lasagna with scratch-made noodles, baked in a sauce recipe handed down from father to son, tender chicken marsala or parmigiana, delectable eggplant in marinara, pizza with scratch-made dough, seafood, veal, steak and more — and that’s Frankie’s Italian Trattoria in Maggie Valley. Louis and Deb...
West Palm Beach Lands New Eataly Italian Food Hall
World-renowned Italian food hall Eataly is coming to West Palm Beach. Eataly, the global Italian marketplace and restaurant space, will join the shops and restaurants within the experiential neighborhood of CityPlace, located in the heart of the city’s downtown, in the fall of 2025. The brand has leased space at the historic Harriet Himmel building...
Carmelo’s in Covington celebrates family legacy with Italian cuisine
Restauranteur Billy Grise essentially grew up in an Italian eatery. His great-grandfather, Carmelo Caserta, immigrated to Piqua, Ohio, from Sicily in the early 1900s. In 1915, he opened his namesake tavern and grocery store, Caserta’s, which served traditional and family-style Italian cuisine. It was in his great-grandfather’s restaurant that Grise...
Toscana Divino, a beloved Miami mainstay, lives on in the form of a pop-up Italian experience on Key Biscayne
Many island foodies have already savored the fine dining at the Toscana Mare restaurant in the Towers of Key Biscayne. Now, for a limited time, Key Biscayne residents can enjoy a delectable dining experience with the opening of the Toscana Divino Experience. Toscana Divino Experience is a pop-up in the heart of Key Biscayne. This exclusive dining s...
Napoletana-style pizza spot coming soon to Gainesville; local deli to open new location
An Italian trained chef and restaurateur is bringing his Napoletana-style pizza and pasta to Gainesville. Da Vinci is slated to open Nov. 15 in the University Towne Center in the former Peach Valley Cafe location at 3275 SW 34th St. Owner Mohey Osman, who has spent more than two decades in the restaurant business, said he's excited to be opening in...
Hot new Italian market, Josephine’s, debuts in Tampa Bay
Josephine’s Italian Market has officially opened its doors in Tampa Bay, located at 730 W Brandon Blvd. The new market offers a variety of Italian delights, including Roman-style pizza, specialty roast coffee, take-and-bake bread, beer, wine, and mouthwatering desserts. Shoppers can stock up on all the essentials to create their Italian meals. The...
Chic Italian Restaurant to Open in Delray Beach This October
Delray Beach (FL) is about to get its first Miami-inspired chic Italian restaurant, marking a wave of new openings in Palm Beach County. The hospitality team behind Miami favorites Salumeria 104, Osteria, Spris Pizza, and Segafredo is opening a new Italian spot called Casalina at the Shoppes at Addison Place on October 25.The casual-chic Italian re...
Legami, a new Italian restaurant opens downtown Charleston, SC
Legami, a new contemporary Italian restaurant, will open its doors for the first time on Wednesday, Oct. 9. The King Street spot is led by brothers Eldredge and Tyler Ropolo, who are also behind Mr. R. Fusion + Pasta Beach restaurants in Boston, Providence, and Newport. Executive Chef Andrea Congiusta, who has experience in several Michelin-starred...