There’s an Italian saying that goes, “Essere la ciliegina sulla torta,” which translates to “being the icing on the cake.” It refers to the final touch or the detail that makes something complete. That’s just what Jason Brody has been up to at his restaurant at 10810 N. Tatum Boulevard.

After a recent rebrand and remodel, Nick’s Italian is now Brody’s Italian. For Brody, the entire process has been a labor of love nearly 20 years in the making. His family were regular customers of Nick’s at Grayhawk when he was a teenager.