Check Out Spasso’s Rustic Italian Fare During Miami Spice
by Lisa Petrillo Nestled in the heart of Coconut Grove, Spasso is a charming, rustic, authentic Italian restaurant. It was opened about seven months ago by chef and co-owner Gaetano Ascione who, throughout his career, has prepared special dishes for VIPs including Presidents Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan. "Spasso means entertain...
Miller & Martin attorney named new honorary consul general of Italy in Atlanta
The Italian Republic tapped Miller & Martin attorney Ryan Kurtz as the new honorary consul general of Italy in Atlanta. Kurtz has worked closely with the Italian Consular Office in Atlanta for a number of years, the law firm noted. In 2013, he organized an event for the Italian Ambassador to the United States with the help of th...
CiboDivino Is Lovely — and It's Also a Hidden Dallas Gem for Drinking Great Wine on the Cheap
What was once a rundown lot catty-cornered from the Belmont Hotel is now a strip of "luxury" apartments plopped next to a handful of eateries and shops. At first pass it looks like just another real estate mogul's wet dream, but on closer inspection, Sylvan Thirty, as it's un-creatively labeled, is becoming a place for neighbors and foodie...
DeRomo’s Gourmet Market & Restaurant to celebrate anniversary with Italian Feast
DeRomo's Gourmet Market & Restaurant plans to go all out in celebration of its second anniversary in business at Promenade at Bonita Bay. Right in time for Italian Heritage Month, the Italian Feast will run 3 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15. Enjoy Italian cuisine along with an Italian beer and wine bar. The cost is $20 for adults a...
Perfect Pairing: Casa Vinicola Zonin USA Kicks Off Second Year of Italian Culinary Experience Series with Eating House
Miami, Florida - March 06, 2013With the success of 2012's Italian Culinary Experience events, Casa Vinicola Zonin USA is thrilled to kick off this year's series on March 12th with a local favorite, Eating House restaurant located in Coral Gables, FL.
'Feast of Little Italy' entertainment announced
By Carol Saunders Jerry Somma, president of the "Feast of Little Italy," has announced the bold entertainment lineup for this year's event taking place Nov. 1 to 3 in Jupiter's Abacoa Town Center. In its 11th year, the "Feast of Little Italy" continues to delight and surprise festival-goers with a blend of outstanding performances this ye...
Joe's Italian Crossroads Cafe opening Montevallo location March 17
by Martin J. Reed For everyone in southwest Shelby County who's been anticipating the opening of Joe's Italian Crossroads Café in Montevallo, the wait will soon be over. The popular Alabaster eatery's new location focusing on takeout is opening Monday at the intersection of Highway 119 and Shelby County Road 22 in north Montevallo, sa...
Experience culture, heritage at upcoming Italian festival
The Lowcountry has no shortage of cultural festivals, and yet two years ago a group of area residents felt something was still missing. "We have every festival imaginable in the tri-county area, but there was no Italian festival," said Teri Lupinacci. And thus the Lowcountry Festa Italiana, LLC was born. The nonprofit organization exists...
A little bit of Italy comes to Tega Cay
by Stephanie Marks Martell La Fornarina is an unassuming restaurant nestled in Stonecrest Village shopping center where Italian street chef Santi Arria is working magic with flour. Arria, owner of the La Fornarina restaurant in Messina, Italy, since 1986, is pursuing the American dream at the La Fornarina in Tega Cay, which opened in...
GuitarSarasota to feature Italian pair
by Susan Rife Italian guitarists Matteo Mela and Lorenzo Micheli, who perform as "SoloDuo," will present a concert of classical guitar music as part of the GuitarSarasota series, at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota, 3975 Fruitville Road, Sarasota. SoloDuo has performed throughout Europe, Asia, and the...
Olympia High School, Orlando, FL - Seeking Full time Italian Instructor: starting Fall 2016
Olympia High School, one of the top performing public high schools in Florida located in beautiful Orlando, is seeking a qualified dynamic candidate to fill a full time Italian instructor position. The 13 year old, well established, Italian program at Olympia boasts 200-250 students yearly and consistently performs exceptionally well...
Chef Talk: Antonio Pariano of Cassariano
At Cassariano Italian Eatery (313 W. Venice Ave., Venice. 786-1000; cassariano.com), Venice regulars sample the authentic cuisine of Northern Italy—from the Ravioli di Ricotta e Noci con Gorgonzola e Pere to the Petto d'Anatra Arrosto con Risotto ai Fichi. Helping craft the decadent menu items is chef/co-owner Antonio Pariano, who works alongside b...