New Italian concept Serena Pastificio, replacing Boca Raton favorite tanzy, set to open December 7th
South Florida-based IPIC Theaters, America's premier luxury restaurant and movie theater brand, announced today the introduction of their Italian dining concept Serena Pastificio in Boca Raton, which will open its doors to the public on Wednesday, December 7th for dinner service. This is the second location for the Serena brand, the first in Florid...
Chris Ponte’s highly-anticipated new restaurant, Ponte Modern American, now open at Midtown Tampa
After a year and a half of anticipation, Chef Ponte's newest—and perhaps fanciest—concept to date has finally opened its doors. According to its social media, Ponte Modern American's first day open was Saturday, Nov. 26 and is now open and accepting reservations. The new restaurant resides at 1010 Gramercy Ln. amidst the ever-growing Midtown Tampa...
Storico Vino Celebrates This Holiday Season With An Italian Flair
Located in the budding Buckhead Village neighborhood, Storico Vino has already made a name for itself as one of the must visit Italian restaurants in the area. With Christmas around the corner SV has added an Italian flair to this beloved holiday. To make spirits bright all holiday season, they are hosting a holiday bar. Fret not! The classic Itali...
Clasico Italian Chophouse Opens Alongside Chapter 11 Brewpub Brandon
Clasico Italian Chophouse has opened at Westfield Brandon at 775 Brandon Town Center Drive. The long-running Italian concept from Sarasota features a sleek indoor bar, plenty of TVs for watching sports, regular dining tables and booths, in addition to outdoor dining and games. The restaurant is connected to Chapter 11 Brewpub & Smokehouse, which...
7 Italian Restaurants In Atlanta Perfect For Special Occasions
If you are a spaghetti, ravioli, linguini, fettuccini, zucchini(zoodle), or lasagna lover, I know you appreciate the effort that goes into making authentic Italian food. The style of using fresh produce and original ingredients takes us one taste closer to old Italy. Italian cuisine was introduced to the US in the 1900s by immigrant Italians; who f...
Tuscany Comes To Maryville
Bella occupies a building in downtown Maryville that was built in 1925 as a J.C. Penney, whose name is memorialized in a mosaic at the front door. For 20 years it was Sullivan’s Downtown, a cousin to Sullivan’s on Rocky Hill. When owner Chad Irvine decided to close his satellite venue, Jim and Loni Klonaris and their partners took the space and ope...
What’s new in food: Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian rolls out new lunch food truck
For years, says Eric Scheffer, owner of Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian, regulars have asked him about expanding the restaurant’s hours to include lunch. Now, in collaboration with sister company Cielo Catering’s food truck, fans will have the opportunity to grab a midday bite. Vinnie’s lunch, which launched Nov. 21, operates Mondays and Tuesdays, 11...
Major food group’s new trattoria, Contessa, opens its doors in Miami
After Major Food Group landed in Magic City in early 2021, it wasted no time making a mark on the Miami culinary scene. Under the leadership of chef Mario Carbone and partners Jeff Zalaznik and Rich Torrisi, the company has opened hit after hit: classic red sauce celeb haunt Carbone, Mediterranean-inspired HaSalon, steakhouse Dirty French, private...
Where to Find the Best Italian Restaurants in Jacksonville
Pasta, pizza, and meatballs, oh my! Italian food in Jacksonville may be a little challenging to find, but if you look in the right strip malls or shopping plazas, some culinary gems are just waiting to be found. From housemate sausages and pasta to incredible appetizers and desserts, the best Italian restaurants in the Bold City highlight local ing...
In St. Pete Beach, La Casa Del Pane offers Italian inspiration
A native of Italy, Anna Silvestri had culinary culture shock when she moved to Florida in the early 1990s.“I felt like I was in the desert but instead of water I was looking for food,” she says. “These people didn’t know how to eat, there was no quality. You’d go to Publix for arugula and they were like, ‘What are you talking about?’” Silvestri and...
New Trattoria Angela serves authentic Italian cuisine in North Naples
Hospitable transplants from Italy launched a North Naples restaurant last week to share the Italian cuisine they grew up enjoying. Husband and wife Enrico and Angela Esposito, both born and raised in Bacoli, a small town in Naples, Italy, quietly opened Trattoria Angela on Nov. 7 next to Paragon Theaters in The Pavilion shopping center on the north...
New Italian restaurant opens in Whitney Plaza
Everyone has the right to retire, even when they run a popular restaurant the neighbors love and will miss. “I’ve dedicated my life to restaurants since I’ve been here in 2001. All I did was work and work and work and build it,” former Bayou Tavern owner Domenic Padula said. “I don’t want to be anchored to one place. I want to travel a little bit.”...