Franklin’s Harpeth Square will soon be home to a new authentic Italian restaurant and bar. Culaccino, the first solo concept from executive chef and owner Frank Pullara, announced it will open Jan. 8, at 104 East Main St. in Franklin.

“There’s something to be said about Southern hospitality, and Tennessee just does it right. I’m honored to bring a part of me and my family to this community through Culaccino, and I know that our guests will leave just as big of a mark on us as we hope to leave on them,” Pullara said in a news release. “Many of our dishes are my takes on recipes I grew up with that have special meaning to me, so I’m looking forward to sharing those with friends both old and new.”