Forte dei Marmi Opens in Miami Beach With a Two-Michelin-Star Chef
The new South Beach restaurant Forte dei Marmi (150 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach) describes itself as having "sophisticated simplicity" in both its cuisine and atmosphere. Perhaps more interesting, however, is chef Antonio Melino's background.The Argentine-born, Italian-raised Melino has been in the restaurant business for 43 years. He's launched many su...
New Italian restaurant opens in city
Rocky Mount’s newest Italian restaurant, Sal’s Pizza at 2820 Sunset Ave., is open for business with menu items based on country cooking from Palermo, Italy. Owner Sal El Ehmeada said he’d originally planned a career in math and science but learned that he could make people happy and make a good living while making pizzas at night as a student at t...
Welcome to Amici 2022
Chefs/restaurateurs doesn’t usually start by owning their own kitchens. Freddy Underhill, owner of Amici Restaurant in St. Augustine Beach, had a roller coaster journey long before he and his wife Jenn purchased this well-known, family-owned establishment in March 2020. It wasn’t the most opportune month in American history, but their incredible fa...
Ravioli Fest Bringing New Delicious Dishes to Fazoli’s Fans
Ravioli fans, rejoice … Fazoli’s has some special offerings launching just for you as the iconic Italian brand celebrates this classic pasta dish with Ravioli Fest! Ravioli has become synonymous with classic Italian fare. And this summer, Fazoli’s is putting a one-of-a-kind spin on the stuffed pasta with two new featured ravioli entrees – Garlic Ch...
Gato Will Transform Into Gigi’s Italian Kitchen This August
Candler park staple Gato, which has hosted and helped foster numerous pop-ups over its 10-year lifespan, will transform into Gigi’s Italian Kitchen full-time in August, owner Nicholas Stinson confirmed with Eater Atlanta. This is not a closure, but instead a new chapter, Stinson says. The space itself will not undergo major changes, and some of Gat...
Fabrica Pizza, with locations in Tampa and St. Pete, named among top 50 US pizzerias by Italian guidebook
An Italian guidebook named a local pizzeria among the top 50 in the United States. The guidebook said Fabrica Pizza has a "large and bright environment" and that the pizza is "thin with a slightly crunchy crust and the consistently fresh ingredients complete it perfectly. Fabrica has two locations, one in the Channelside District in Tampa and the o...
MareTerra Ristorante debuts in Bonita Springs
Continuing a notable string of Italian restaurants, MareTerra Ristorante opened Monday off U.S. 41 in Bonita Springs. The address in Southern Exposure Plaza on Trails Edge Boulevard south of Bonita Beach Road most recently was home to Palladio Trattoria for five years, but during a 20-year span, the popular restaurant space also hosted Fabio Tratt...
After more than two decades, Ormond restaurant closes its doors on June 30
Frappes Italian Grille, a family-owned fixture on Granada Boulevard for more than two decades, will close its doors for the final time on June 30, marking the end of an era for one of the area’s most beloved independent restaurants. “I love this community,” said owner Meryl Frappier, as longtime customers shared memories and well-wishes this week o...
Itala Pizza: Authentic Napoletana Pizza in Duluth, GA
Itala Pizza for delicious, authentic Napoletana pizza. This is the same pizza you would find in Italy. The quality ingredients make their pizza stand out: San Marzano tomatoes, Caputo Italian flour, extra virgin olive oil, and buffalo mozzarella that arrives weekly from Italy! The menu has three categories: Insalata (Salad), Pizza Tradizionale Napo...
Jeremiah's Italian Ice Named One of 2022's Top Food Franchises by Entrepreneur
Jeremiah's Italian Ice was recognized as one of the Top Food Franchises in 2022 by Entrepreneur. The ranking, which is featured in the summer issue of Entrepreneur's StartUps magazine, highlights the best food-related franchises, across 31 categories, that applied for the 2022 Franchise 500 ranking. Jeremiah's Italian Ice was ranked No. 2 in the Fr...
Italian Food Hall Eataly Is Coming to Miami
Eataly, the mega food hall celebrating all things Italian, is coming to Miami. Partner Joe Bastianich announced the news on The Paul Castronovo Show earlier today. The chef, restaurateur, ad television personality was on the broadcast to talk about MasterChef, the reality TV competition show he cohosts alongside Gordon Ramsay and Aaron Sanchez.Towa...
Jay Luigi brings 5-star Roman-, and NY-style pizza to St. Pete
Jay Luigi is quaint in size, but bountiful in flavor. This exquisite restaurant along the sprawling 4th Street North corridor is hard to miss with its vibrant Vitale Bros mural out front. An intimate indoor dining area proceeds what appears to be a private oasis. Walls of greenery submerge Jay Luigi guests in a garden of Italian delights. The resta...