When Maurizio Farinelli opened Strada in the Grove, the tree-lined community embraced the bistro for its well-priced pasta and warm-yet-sophisticated setting. Now, the restaurateur, who also owned the popular Trattoria Sole and Blu in South Miami, is bringing a more personal concept to the Grove.

Farinelli 1937 will open at 3199 Commodore Plaza, directly across the street from Strada, named after the restaurateur's family, as the owner explains. "I've never been one of those people who wanted to use his name, but this is to honor my grandparents. 1937 is the year they opened their first restaurant in Italy, so it has special meaning to me."

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