Italian-American family opening another restaurant, ‘still making pizza on the Coast’
An Italian-American family that tried for years to buy an empty restaurant near home is preparing to open Antonio’s Pizzeria in Gautier, MS. Now the owners of that restaurant at 2120 Ladnier Road, just off U.S. 90, are renovating it inside and out, with “a sit down, homey feel,” said Antonio Palazzolo. The hope to open in early June, he said. They...
ITA Brings Its ‘Made in Italy’ Back to Miami
Ready to hit the beach again, The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) is returning to the Miami Beach Convention Center from June 1-3 —in collaboration with Confindustria for the “INSPR ITALIA II,” innovations in style. The continued showcasing of these brands notably coincides with Miami Swim Week. Resort, swimwear, accessories and eyewear collections will...
Valentina’s in Madison, Alabama, displays the art and science of an award-winning pizza
You can find some of the world’s best pizza in Madison, Alabama. Go ahead and read that sentence again. From his base of operations at Valentina’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar, chef Joe Carlucci is sharing his lifelong passion for pizza with the world, one record at a time. At last year’s International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas, Carlucci earned his sixth and...
Appalachia Meets Italy at Asheville Newcomer Luminosa
Located in the highly anticipated Flat Iron Hotel (20 Battery Park Ave, Asheville), Luminosa opened on Wednesday, May 15. The newcomer is the work of Charleston-based Indigo Road Hospitality Group, which has multiple restaurants all along the East Coast. Still, Luminosa is very unique to its Blue Ridge environment. Indigo Road was committed to hiri...
Italian festival coming to Sloss Furnaces June 15
Festa Italiana is bringing an authentic Italian festival experience to Birmingham in June. According to a news release, Festa Italiana will be coming to Birmingham’s Sloss Furnaces on June 15. The Italian American Heritage Society, a not-for-profit organization, is hosting the festival. The event intends to celebrate and preserve Italian culture an...
ITA Airways will increase frequencies to Miami during next winter
Summer hasn't started yet, it's true, but some are already preparing for the winter vacations. ITA Airways has announced that during the upcoming winter season it will increase frequencies from Rome-Fiumicino to Miami: specifically, from October 31 from 7 it will increase to 9 weekly frequencies. The two additional flights are scheduled on Thursday...
"My Big Gay Italian Wedding" Comes to the Hard Rock Event Center
My Big Gay Italian Wedding has been scheduled for Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa on Wednesday, June 12 and Thursday, June 13, with both shows at 8 p.m. Tickets starting at $50 will be available Friday, February 9 at 10 a.m. via seminolehardrocktampa.com and . Fans can access venue presale tickets on Wednesday, F...
Winter Garden's Simply Capri rouses with the coastal cuisine of Amalfi and Southern Italy
Nick Valenti has quite the résumé — James Beard Award winner, chairman emeritus at the Culinary Institute of America and former Patina Restaurant Group (now Delaware North) CEO. He's been responsible for numerous restaurants at Disney, some of which I'm sure he's truly sorry for and others, including Tutto Italia and Via Napoli in Epcot, that consi...
Italia Mia is Back in St. Pete
This story has gotten so confusing. Years ago, I became obsessed with the chicken parmesan at Italia Mia. I’d often go for lunch since their location on 62nd in St. Pete wasn’t far from our studios. The lunch specials were super cheap. Most times, I stuck with the chicken parm but the Italian sausages and pizza were also pretty amazing. Then the pa...
Minnie Olivia to Bring Italian Cuisine to Johns Creek
An Alpharetta pizzeria is expanding with a second location. Minnie Olivia will be joining the restaurant lineup at Medley, an upcoming 43-acre mixed-use destination coming to Johns Creek. The menu features handcrafted pizzas, sandwiches, pasta and more. The restaurant is “driven by local seasonal ingredients and products, where Southern Italy and T...
New Italian American cafe opening in north Marion
An Italian American cafe named after a Philadelphia sports team will open a new location in north Marion County soon. Flyers Cafe is gearing up for its grand opening on June 1. The new cafe is located at 18651 N US Hwy 301 in Citra. Located in Longo Plaza, the space was formerly occupied by Ted’s Restaurant, which closed its doors after over 15 yea...
Re-Organization of the IACCSE in Atlanta
The Georgia Chapter of the IACCSE has recently reorganized its Executive Committee, which now consists of five well-respected entrepreneurs and professionals from the Atlanta area.Emanuela Barzaghi, CEO of L&S Lighting Corp, will retain her position as Vice President of the IACCSE Georgia Chapter. She will be supported by four other committee membe...