A taste of Italy in Florida
Wine enthusiasts no longer have to go to Italy to get a taste of real Italian wine. Visitors to the Bradenton area can simply stop by the Rosa Fiorelli Vineyard for wine made with Florida grapes and Italian expertise. The vineyard's Italian owners Rosa and Antonio Fiorelli settled in Florida almost 30 years ago and stayed for the warm weather and c...
Casa D'Angelo Expands Its Italian Empire South, With Several New Establishments Planned for Aventura and Miami
A sort of local legend, Elia's culinary acumen and inviting attitude have earned his establishments tremendous praise and recognition over the years — along with a number of awards, including Zagat's America's Top Restaurants and Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence for more than ten consecutive years. Today, the Italian-born chef and rest...
Granddaughter of Italian immigrants stirs tradition into every meal
by Johanna D. Wilson Debra Guglielmi, a 5-foot, 51-year-old Italian dynamo, is flitting about Bagel Café and Bakery like a cat chasing a beam of light. It is a Wednesday, but it doesn't matter – she is often a blur of busy-ness. It is clear, however, that she is dedicated to fixing folks fresh food only the most finicky cooks serve....
Cuoco Pazzo: Naples in Savannah
By Maria Whiteway WHEN DINING in the Deep South, one can expect to partake in those comforting classics like fried chicken, collard greens and buttermilk biscuits. However, one does not presume to find authentic Italian food in this region; it seems paradoxical, absurd really. As an Italian-American New Yorker, I know firsthand what Itali...
Cipriani Downtown opens Friday on Miami’s Brickell Avenue
Step through the revolving door into an elegant, high-ceilinged space decorated with walnut paneling, floor-to-ceiling windows and tables with white leather chairs trimmed in blue velvet, all set against sweeping views of Biscayne Bay. The venerable Cipriani opens on Miami's Brickell Avenue at noon on Friday, the group's first U.S. restaur...
Cheers! Italian winemakers invade Florida
There will be no weapons beyond corkscrews, so I can promise you a very pleasant Italian Invasion this month as local wine importer, Nadia Galati, organizes a multi-city wine tasting event partnered with ABC Fine Wines and Spirits. For the 10th anniversary, there are more Italian winemakers than ever before from the tip of the boot in Cala...
South Florida Food 50: Giovanni Rocchio of Valentino Cucina Italiana
by Evan S. Benn Why he's Food 50: He's following in his father's footsteps and keeping alive the Valentino tradition of serving some of the best and freshest Italian food around. Giovanni Rocchio had an attachment to Italian kitchens from a young age. His father, Tony, opened Valentino in Plantation in 1974, and young Giovann...
Amici aims to please customers through great food, service
Above the doorway to the newest Amici Italian Cafe, prominently located at the corner of Flat Shoals and Parker roads, is emblazoned a slogan for the restaurant — "Pizza, Wings, Friends" — which sums up well the food and mood at this family-owned establishment. Mike Torino, the father of Amici founder and vice-president of brand developmen...
Marchio Ospitalità Italiana award
The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce will organize the 5th edition of Marchio Ospitalita' Italiana Award Ceremony on May 25th, 2016 at 7.00 pm at Mia Cucina, 105-107 Miracle Mile , Coral Gables. Unioncamere (the Association of Italian Chambers of Commerce) with the support of the Italian Government, have constituted the ce...
Two South Florida pizzerias make national list
Pizza offerings in South Florida are as deep and delectable as they have ever been, but the region — and state — came up thin in a recent ranking of the nation's best pies. Only two pizza restaurants that began in Florida made the annual 101 Best Pizzas in America list compiled by the Daily Meal website: Scuola Vecchia Pizza e Vino in Delray Beach...
Local Italian restaurant to open 2nd location
by Sean Phipps Chattanooga's popular Italian concept restaurant Il Primo will open a second location at Cambridge Square in Ooltewah. Restaurateur Nathan Lindley and property managers Legacy Real Estate & Development plan to open the 4,000-square-foot location in June 2017. The location will be across the road from Heaven and...
Chefs Showcase a Taste of Miami at NYCWFF
As all vacation hot-spots know, there's a peak and an off-season. For Miami, this is no different. The crazy summer heat deters tourists leaving the hospitality industry twiddling their thumbs patiently awaiting the next surge of visitors. In response, The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau introduced Miami Spice: A "restaurant...