A Fabulous Italian Restaurant in Bradenton Has a Festival of Delicious Italian Food
I love really good Italian food. For the past several years, I have been driving by this unassuming restaurant on the corner of a shopping plaza at State Road 70 in Bradenton. I don’t know why I never went in. Several of my friends recommended Cipriano Cucina. Last Sunday, a friend and I decided to give it a try. It was a birthday celebration!...
Italian extra virgin olive oil took center stage at FITCE 2023
Italian olive oil took the spotlight at the latest edition of FITCE in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, a prominent international expo conference in the United States. The event attracted the participation of seventy countries, recognizing Florida as the preferred gateway for expanding business not only in the United States but also in the adjacent market...
Johnny C’s Italian Eatery — Where New Tampa Gets Treated Like Family!
Even though there are other pretty great options for Italian food in New Tampa, if you like feeling like family as you enjoy traditional comfort food “Italiano,” you need to visit my friends Pat Ciaccio and Erik Ravenna at Johnny C’s Italian Eatery, located in the small plaza on Cross Creek Blvd. at Morris Bridge Rd. Jannah and I — and photographe...
This Family-Owned, Authentic Italian Deli is Said to Be One of the "Best" in Florida. Everything is Made From Scratch
There are plenty of chain restaurants that are based in Florida. Examples are Red Lobster, Outback Steakhouse, and Olive Garden. And many people love the predictability of these restaurants. You generally know what you're going to get. Others, however, enjoy visiting family-owned businesses that are unique and not part of any chain. The meals are a...
Italian Desserts at La Casa del Pane
One of the best parts of being a food writer are the restaurant recommendations I get from readers. I love hearing, “Oh my gosh, I know a place you have to try!” Or better yet, when readers tell me exactly where I need to go and what I should order. Some of my favorite eateries fell onto my radar simply by word of mouth. (And any small business own...
Spazio Italian Restaurant: A Culinary Oasis in the Heart of Holly Springs, NC
Spazio Italian Restaurant is delighted to announce its grand opening in the picturesque town of Holly Springs, North Carolina. Nestled in the heart of this vibrant community, Spazio Italian Restaurant promises to be a culinary haven where residents and visitors alike can savor the rich and authentic flavors of Italy. A Taste of Italy in Holly Sprin...
Inside Casadonna, a New Miami Restaurant With Italian Riviera Flair
About six years ago, David Grutman took Noah Tepperberg on a boat ride around Miami. The Groot Hospitality founder wanted to show his best friend, the co-CEO of Tao Group Hospitality alongside co-CEO Jason Strauss, a property he had recently purchased. The landmark Mediterranean Revival building, which first opened in 1926 as the home of the Miami...
Restaurant news: Beloved Italian restaurant opens new Ormond Beach location
Giovanni Spinosa, co-owner of Don Giovanni and Pizza Pazza in Port Orange, has opened his third restaurant — this time in Ormond Beach. Spinosa opened his first restaurant shortly after arriving in the U.S. 11 years ago, hoping to bring a piece of his life back home in Italy here to the States. Serving pizza, pasta, salads and more, Spinosa describ...
Cipriano Zonin is now serving Sicilian pizza in Seminole Heights
Tampa’s hottest new pizza spot is Cipriano Zonin, and the mobile pizzeria is now serving whole pies in the city. They’ve just partnered with local brewery staple Common Dialect (5023 N Florida Ave) and will be posted up on-site through the end of 2023. Their hours are: - Sunday: 12-8 pm- Monday: Closed- Tuesday: 5-9 pm- Wednesday: 5-9 pm- Thursday:...
Mirabella Brings Coastal Italian Glamour to the Fontainebleau Miami Beach
Mirabella, a coastal Italian restaurant led by acclaimed chef Michael White, will debut in the Fontainebleau Miami Beach later this month. Housed at the Sorrento Tower base, the indoor-outdoor space will offer Italian food that pays “homage to Italy’s rich culinary heritage.” “Mirabella is both a celebration of Italian cuisine and a reflection of m...
Frankies 925 Spuntino is Now Open in East Nashville
Marking the Italian-American dining destination’s first-ever expansion beyond New York City, Frankies Nashville houses the main restaurant Frankies 925 Spuntino, a garden, a forthcoming specialty foods store, and the Pizzeria. As the same menu at Frankies in New York, the menu at Frankies 925 Spuntino features seasonally driven dishes including si...
Chef Anthony Scotto opens his second Nashville restaurant in nine months
While chef and restaurateur Anthony Scotto made his mark in New York by operating Fresco by Scotto in Midtown Manhattan for three decades, recently, he turned his sights on Nashville. After visiting the city for the past several years to visit their daughter in college, Scotto and his wife, Theresa, fell for Nashville’s charms and made the move, de...