DeLuca Brings the Flavors of Rome to Music City
When visiting another country, it’s best to follow the ancient proverb, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” And when the foodways of Rome come to Nashville, dine as the Romans do. That’s the premise of DeLuca, a restaurant rooted in these traditions, recently opened in the former Porta Via location on White Bridge Road. Executive Chef Rosario DeLu...
Visting DeSarno’s, a Women-Owned Italian Market in Charlotte, NC
I had a wonderful visit to DeSarno's, a charming Italian market in south Charlotte, run by women: Katherine (Kit) Caron (whose maiden name is DeSarno), Karen DiMezzo, and Karen Pupello. Kit and Karen D. are the owners. From the time she was a little girl, Kit always loved to cook. Her memories take her back to sitting on a stool by the stove with h...
Beloved Coral Springs Bistro Il Tavolino Della Notte to Reopen as Eddie & Vinny's
Former Italian bistro Il Tavolino Della Notte, part of the Coral Springs community for over a decade before closing abruptly in March of this year, is set to reemerge this fall as a new Italian restaurant run by the same family.Eddie Pozzuoli Jr., the son of the original owner of Il Tavolino Della Notte, Ed Pozzuoli Sr., and his wife Christina are...
Ispirazione Italian Sandwiches delights diners with its crispy flatbread
There is little I won't do for good bread. A (penciled) line has been drawn at murder, but humiliation isn't out of the question, and inconvenience a given. My grandfather made it clear: The choice to be at his favorite Philly doughnut shop at 6 a.m. was no choice. Narrowing the window between oven and mouth, a do-what-you-must imperative. Good bre...
Miami Spice: Authentic Italian at Zucca
Miami Spice is here for another full month, and as we explore the many Spice menus we are highlighting some of our favorites. If you are looking for authentic, fresh and delicious Italian food served in a comfortably elegant setting, Zucca is the place to go. Located on the ground level of the Hotel St. Michel in Coral Gables since 2017, Zucca ser...
Enjoy authentic Italian cuisine at La Fuga during Dine Out Lauderdale
Nestled inside the newly remodeled Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel on Fort Lauderdale Beach, La Fuga offers a delightful escape from the bustling A1A. This hidden gem, with its mid-century modern style, brings authentic Italian cuisine to the heart of the beach district under the guidance of Executive Chef Michael Mayer. The restaurant's name, "escape" in...
Mississippi’s Very First Italian Restaurant Has Literally Been Around Forever
Where better to satisfy your craving for Italian food than the state’s oldest Italian restaurant? If you agree, you’ve got to pay a visit to Lillo’s. The decades old eatery has long been known for its "famous pizza pies and Italian dishes." Take a look: This is Lillo's in Leland. It first opened its doors in 1948, which means it’s been serving up t...
Capriotti’s opening second restaurant in the Huntsville (AL) metro
When Jennifer Ashcraft left her job in the corporate world to become a restaurant owner, multiple locations was always part of the plan. When she decided to open the first Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop in Alabama at Clift Farm in Madison, she had already agreed to open three restaurants in five years.
The Clift Farm resta...
M’ama Napoli is giving Winter Park ‘The Boot’
Lilly Solla would tell you, as she told me, that she is a proud Napoletana, a proud Italian, in general, but it’s unnecessary. The “proud” part is a given. Silent, but known. Understood. That’s my own editorial. Solla’s editorial, however, extends to Italian traits she believes are innate. Like sea turtles that hatch, scramble seaward and swim, for...
"The US has fallen in love with Spaghetti alla Nerano." The story and rise of the Campanian dish that's taking Miami by storm
If in 2023 the trending Italian dish abroad was 'cacio e pepe', things are now changing. Get ready for an invasion of Spaghetti alla Nerano. The dish originated in the 1950s at the trattoria Da Maria Grazia in Marina del Cantone, the beach of Nerano. A summer classic and a symbol of the cuisine of the Amalfi Coast, the dish is experiencing a renai...
New Italian restaurant We Love Emilia to open next to Industrial Park in Clarksville, TN
The Industrial Park continues to grow with more businesses and industries, however, food options are limited for people wanting to stay away from Wilma Rudolph Boulevard during rush hour. That’s why Carlo Burzi, alongside his wife Jenny, decided to open a restaurant that not only alleviates drive time issues, but also introduces true-authentic Ital...
World-Renowned Chef Massimo Bottura Debuts Torno Subito in Downtown Miami
One of the world’s most celebrated chefs, Massimo Bottura, is set to open Torno Subito Miami on Wednesday, August 21, in Downtown Miami on the top of food and entertainment spot, Julia & Henry’s. This new venture, in partnership with King Goose Hospitality, promises to bring a modern and playful twist to Italian cuisine. “The last time I was there,...