New Italian restaurant Osteria Olio serves up community and hospitality
Just five minutes from downtown Athens lies one of the Classic City’s newest restaurants: Osteria Olio, which opened its doors on June 7, 2024. Osteria Olio resides within Rivet House, a hotel on the historic northside of Athens. Both businesses are owned by James and Jessica Whitley, a local Athens couple. Rivet House and Osteria Olio are managed...
NYC Favorite Felice Brings Tuscan Fare to Brickell
Felice, the popular Tuscan dining spot from New York City, us debuting its new flagship Miami location, Felice Brickell, in Miami on Thursday, July 18. Pronounced “Fe-Lee-Che,” which means “happy” in Italian, the restaurant offers a family-oriented approach to Tuscan-inspired cuisine. Executive chefs Roberto Consiglio and Luigi Bailon lead the kitc...
M’ama Napoli Brings Authentic Italian Flavor to Winter Park
Locals are finding a little bit of Italy by the corner of Orlando and Minnesota avenues with the recent opening of M’ama Napoli. The bakery deli features traditional Neapolitan recipes and hard-to-find imported goods that have been in growing demand since the doors opened on June 25. “The idea for M’ama Napoli came from a deep passion for authentic...
Why Should You Study Italian in Florida?
Florida offers more than beautiful beaches and bustling cities — it is a gateway to a world of art, history and vibrant traditions deeply rooted in Italian heritage. Florida’s thriving appreciation for Italian culture makes it an ideal location for language learners. Studying the Italian language in Florida can lead to fluency and a deeper connecti...
Counter-service Italian restaurant Pochino caters to the college crowd
A restaurant and franchise consultant for years, Jennifer Erdman hadn’t considered opening her own concept until she met Italian restaurateurs Giuseppe Barbera and Andrea Casarin. The Venice residents opened her eyes to authentic Italian cuisine. Together with co-founders Chris Lowe and Sam Lundy, they created Pochino Italy, a counter-service Itali...
Luca Mariano Distillery to bring Italian roots to Danville
When you think of Kentucky, you think of bourbon, and a new distillery here in Danville is giving residents a new option to enjoy Kentucky’s signature spirit. The Luca Mariano distillery is bringing a taste of Italy to the bluegrass. In 2017, owner Francesco Viola’s dream of infusing his family’s Italian-inspired whiskey recipe became reality with...
Italian Food Hall Eataly to Open First Florida Location in Aventura
World-renowned Italian food hall Eataly is officially coming to Aventura Mall in South Florida. A New Times source confirmed the news on Tuesday, July 9. Eataly will be located inside of Aventura Mall at 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Unit 3004, in Aventura. It will take up three levels and will span approximately 29,000 square feet.According to the most re...
‘That’s what makes a father proud:’ Oviedo’s D’Amico & Sons serves up family traditions
Many fathers push their goals aside to raise and provide their family. Now, Phil and Anthony D’Amico are making cannolis, lobster tail and other Italian foods to make their father’s dream come true. “After years and years of putting it off, he finally said ‘I just turned 61 I got to do it.’ It’s a goal of his. He said you know whatever you wanna do...
Tampa’s Trattoria Pasquale hosts a monthly 7-course Italian feast with a secret menu
Trattoria Pasquale’s “Big Night” 7-course Italian feasts have become one of the most anticipated culinary events in Tampa. Each month, the restaurant showcases a different region of Italy, bringing its food and culture to life through a meticulously curated 7-course meal. Chef Luigi, the mastermind behind “Big Night,” pours his passion into creatin...
Miami-Born Italian Bakery Expanding to Atlanta
Something sweet is coming to Atlanta. Rosetta Bakery is planned for Two Buckhead Plaza, according to a building permit application with the City of Atlanta. The company aims to be “an official ambassador of the Italian art of baking.” The menu includes focaccia, sandwiches, sweet pastries and coffee. Customers are able to get a glimpse into the pro...
MDC’s Pamela Fuertes Berti honored by the Order of the Star of Italy
Dean of Miami Dade College’s(MDC) Miguel B. Fernandez Family School of Global Business, Trade and Transportation, Pamela Fuertes Berti recently was awarded the Italian National Honor of the Knighthood of the Order of the Star of Italy (Cavaliere dell’Ordine della Stella d’Italia) by the Hon. Michele Mistò, Consul General of Italy in Miami. This dis...
Former Islanders Goalie Roberto Luongo Eats Pasta Meal Out Of Stanley Cup
On Monday, former New York Islanders goaltender and current Florida Panthers employee Roberto Luongo had the opportunity to win his first Stanley Cup. The 45-year-old Hockey Hall of Fame member, who is currently serving as Special Advisor to the General Manager of the Florida Panthers, fell to the Boston Bruins in the 2011 Stanley Cup Final as a m...