Mandola’s Italian Kitchen to Open in Jacksonville on July 12
Damian and Trina Mandola, founders and owners of the authentic Italian casual concept Mandola’s Italian Kitchen, announced that the Jacksonville location will open July 12. The newest Mandola’s, a 6,452-square-foot space in the Claire Lane Center in Mandarin, will serve the same trusted family recipes in the always cheerful, family-friendly setting...
Nonna Rosa Serves Finest Italian Cuisine in Okatie SC
Italian cuisine at its finest is now within easy reach in downtown Okatie, South Carolina, thanks to Nonna Rosa Italian Restaurant. The local restaurant serves delectable Italian cuisines that it can win over even the pickiest eaters. Their dishes, made with recipes passed down from generation to generation, always succeed in winning the hearts of...
Cozy Rocca Trattoria invites all to savor the best of Italy in the heart of Lighthouse Point
Ensconced in the beautiful Gateway Plaza on the southeast corner of Sample Road and Federal Highway, the quaint and inviting Rocca Trattoria is the perfect spot for lovers of authentic Italian fare. “We have been open for six months now,” says co-owner Moises Cruz, an experienced Italian chef who operated the famous Marola’s in Coral Springs. “My b...
Upscale steakhouse and bar Frankie’s Italian Chophouse opens July 1
In a first for the neighborhood, a sparkling new steakhouse and bar is opening soon on 4th Street North, led by a star-studded team of chefs. Frankie’s Italian Chophouse has its official Grand Opening on July 1 at 8901 4th Street North. Promising a “classic meets modern” approach, Frankie’s will specialize in high quality steaks and meats, fine win...
UNF is offering a tour of central Italy’s food and culture available for everyone
The University of North Florida’s Division of Continuing Education and the Brooks College of Health will offer “In the Footsteps of St. Francis,” a six-week educational and experiential tourism trip open to the public and adults of any age that will embark this October. Participants will journey to the Italian regions of Umbria and Tuscany for the...
Chef Agostino Ripa Unveils Hudson Grill, a Fusion of American and Italian Flavors in Pasco County
Agostino Ripa, a renowned chef, and owner of a successful restaurant in New York City for the past two decades, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of his latest culinary venture, Hudson Grill. Situated in the heart of Pasco County, Hudson Grill is a vibrant bar and restaurant that promises to tantalize taste buds with its delectable menu and...
Indaco Brings Wood-Fired Italian Favorites to Greenville, South Carolina
Italian restaurant Indaco (40 West Broad Street) is the latest Charleston transplant to join the Greenville, South Carolina, culinary scene. The stunning new establishment opened just off Main Street on Friday, June 9. The Indigo Road Hospitality restaurant launched on King Street in Charleston with the promise of wood-fired Italian favorites, and...
In honor of Italian nonna, 4 brothers bring Neapolitan family tradition to South Florida with Pummarola Pizzeria
In the Neapolitan dialect of southern Italy, “pummarola” means tomato. That was the nickname given to Rosa Donna Rummo’s red sports car, which she was known for driving around Naples in the late ’60s and early ’70s. Now, in South Florida, four of her seven grandsons have paid homage to their matriarch by naming their boutique brand of eateries Pumm...
Move Over Fried Chicken: Italian Cuisine Reigns as Kentucky’s Best Fast Food
It turns out the best fast food in Kentucky, doesn't involve fried chicken. Recently FoodAndWine.com created a list of the best fast food restaurants by state. I would have bet money that Kentucky's best fast food would have been Kentucky Fried Chicken, I mean Kentucky is literally in the name. KFC actually started in North Corbin, Kentucky, and w...
Tamburro’s Italian restaurant returns to Trussville after 13 years
From 1994 to 2010, a small, family-owned Italian restaurant in the heart of downtown Trussville called Taburro’s was a staple in the community and a favorite for locals to enjoy an authentic – and romantic – Italian dinner. Looking in from the outside, newcomers probably wouldn’t have given the small, simple building, which was located on Glenn Ave...
You’d Never Guess Some Of The Best Italian Food In Tennessee Is Hiding In This Brick Building
There is nothing quite like Italian food. It has to be one of the most filling and satisfying culinary experiences we are blessed with. Sweet and delectable carb loading is the name of the game when it comes to these types of restaurants and it’s always a treat to indulge in a big plate of pasta. There is a place in Knoxville that not only serves u...
Ophelia’s Pizza Bar Set to Open Mid-June in Downtown Nashville
The 5th Street Group, the rapidly expanding hospitality team behind downtown Nashville hotspot Church and Union, is proud to introduce their second concept on 4th Avenue, Ophelia’s Pizza + Bar. This new addition to downtown dining will offer an intimate, old-school Italian experience with contemporary touches throughout the restaurant’s menu and de...