Alessia Fornoni, elected to the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida
Established in 2018, the ASEMFL has focused on uplifting leaders in STEM as the organization works to address problems, recognize success and further excellence in Florida. Alessia Fornoni, M.D., Ph.D., FASN, Katz Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Katz Family Division of Nephrology and Hypertension at University of Miami, is also one of the Fo...
Margherita Fava: From Italy, with Love
Knoxville, Tennessee, seems an unlikely locale for one of jazz’s most promising and enterprising young pianists. For Margherita Fava, however, the Marble City is a great place to live and work. “It’s a hidden gem,” the Italian-born, 27-year-old says, speaking by phone from Knoxville. “The pandemic has been a catalyst for the scene here. A lot of na...
Frascione Arte Brings Rare Art Collection from Florence to Miami
The largest exhibition of art from the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque Periods from a private art collection in Florence is heading to Miami this fall. Faith, Beauty, and Devotion: Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque Paintings is being organized by Federico Gandolfi Vannini, owner of Frascione Arte and his wife Daisy Diaz as the Cultural Director...
Inside Look: Vinzo’s Italian Grill and Pizzeria
Vinzo’s Italian Grill and Pizzeria is a testament to the enduring love affair between Orlando’s food lovers and the exquisite flavors of Italy. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Vinny Essa, the owner and founder behind Vinzo’s, as he shared his inspiring journey, mouthwatering creations, and his vision for the future. Mr. Vinny Essa is a rest...
Italian restaurant Yeppa & Co is set to open a second location on the Eastside Beltline
Just about six months after opening its first location in the Buckhead Village development, Italian restaurant Yeppa & Co. is already gearing up for its second act. The restaurant comes from Pietro Gianni and Stephen Peterson, the duo behind popular metro Atlanta restaurants including Storico Fresco, Forza Storico, as well as Pachengo’s, set to ope...
Sbarro Celebrates Opening of 700th Location with Their Original Franchisee
Sbarro, the global pizza chain known for its extra-large slices and strombolis, celebrated the opening of their 700th store on July 14th in Peachtree Mall in Columbus, Georgia. This marks the 52nd Sbarro opened this year on top of over 103 new store openings in 2022. The franchisees responsible for this newest store are Rocco and Anthony Armocida ...
A Taste Of Italian Nostalgia Comes To Brickell With The Opening Of Mamo
Since its inception in 2015 in the iconic neighborhood of SoHo, Mamo has been a beacon of Italian culinary excellence. Drawing inspiration from the fond memories of his Italian grandfather Angelo ‘Mamo’ Mammoliti and his upbringing in the South of France, Mikaël ´Mamo’ Mammoliti, known as Mike, along with his partners Chef Salvatore Marcello and St...
Restaurant review: Enjoy upscale Italian food in cozy 100-year-old home with Sinatra music
There is something classy about naming your restaurant after your street name. Simple. Modest. Unpretentious. Especially if the restaurant has a cool address like Eighteen Seminole Street. The restaurant is housed in a 100-year-old clapboard house that I am sure has interesting stories to tell if the walls were to talk. We passed by tables outside,...
Italian family brings olive oil company to Tampa
A new olive oil company in Tampa is connecting the Caudine Valley of Italy with the beaches of Florida. They credit their success to a hard-working family and one specific type of olive. Gilberto Mauriello, and his wife Nicoleta, grew up picking olives in their hometown of Montesarchio, Italy. They had no idea one day, they’d sell it in Tampa Bay.
This Little Bar in Tennessee Brings Big Italian Spirit
If you’ve been paying close attention, you might have noticed that Italian cocktails are having a serious moment. The recent revival likely started with the classic Negroni penetrating the national consciousness with its hundredth anniversary in 2019. Today, the trend has switched to espresso martinis, as drinkers are looking for that late-night pi...
Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Showcases Authentic Italian Food & Wine in Miami
The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast recently concluded the highly anticipated 4th edition of the Authentic Italian Food & Wine Festival in Miami. This remarkable event brought together food enthusiasts, trade professionals, and lovers of Italian culture to celebrate the rich flavors and vibrant lifestyle of Italy. With over 800 visitor...
South Philly's Termini Bros. undergoing a floor facelift, but promises same look
A beloved staple of South Philadelphia cuisine is undergoing a renovation, but the owners say the place will still have that same cozy feel when its done. South Philadelphia cannoli icon Termini Bros. posted a photo to Instagram Tuesday that shows the demolition of the porcelain floor of the flagship bakery at 1523 South 8th Street. The historic Te...