Italy-America Chamber of Commerce is looking for a Junior Membership
This is an opportunity to join a well-established non-profit business organization. The ideal candidate for this role is bilingual Italian-English, has a marketing or similar background, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Overall Summary The Membership Coordinator reports to...
Portosole, Lucio Zanon's New Coral Gables Venture, Is Elegantly Italian
A trip to Europe isn’t in the cards for most of us right now, but Miamians can soothe their wanderlust at Portosole, a new restaurant in Coral Gables that aims to make you feel like you’ve been transported to Italy from the moment you’re greeted with your first buongiorno. Named for a small marina in coastal Italy where the fishing boats bring in t...
Italian Maker of Plastic Packaging Will Bring 46 Jobs to Robeson County
Global packaging maker Serioplast US LLC will establish production operations in Red Springs in a project that will create 46 new jobs in Robeson County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company, which manufacturers rigid plastic packaging for a wide variety of consumer goods, plans to invest $9.42 million in its new North Carolina presence...
New Italian restaurant in SouthPark features ‘delicious flavors of our childhood’
Little Mama’s opening Friday in SouthPark hopes to become a new favorite neighborhood Italian restaurant. Little Mama’s Italian Kitchen will serve classic Italian-American dishes of homemade pastas and mozzarella from the Porter Building at 4521 Sharon Road, across from SouthPark mall. The collaboration of owner Frank Scibelli, operations guru Step...
Judd Grisanti Joins Tug’s to Make Roman-style Pizzas
Beginning June 19th, customers at Tug’s Casual Grill in Harbor Town can enjoy dine-in and takeout Roman-style pizzas created by Judd Grisanti, chef/owner of Ronnie Grisanti’s Restaurant. Grisanti came on board as a consultant to create specialty gourmet pizzas with a Southern flair. Pizzas will include “Burnin’ Love,” “Tiger’s Prey,” the “King,” “V...
Fazoli’s Unveils Most Aggressive Franchise Incentive Program in Brand History
Fazoli’s – the renowned, Lexington-based brand known for serving up premium Italian dishes at a great value – is confirming its position as a trailblazer in the industry with the creation of a compelling new franchise program designed to revitalize restaurants. On the heels of an all-time record-breaking May, Fazoli’s CEO Carl Howard kicked off the...
Amici Italian Café to Bring Pizza, Wings, Live Music To Pinewood Forest
Amici Italian Café is opening an outpost in Pinewood Forest later this year, serving its pizza and wings out of the community’s growing Town Center. The Pinewood Forest Amici will include an outdoor patio, sports bar, live music, and vintage gaming. Catering will also be available. “Choosing Pinewood Forest for our new location made perfect sense,”...
It Appears Brezza Cucina Is Closed at Ponce City Market, But Could Reopen Elsewhere
It appears celebrity chef Jonathan Waxman’s Italian restaurant Brezza Cucina is now closed at Ponce City Market, according to a report by What Now Atlanta. However, executive chef Andrew Cacioppo says to expect the Italian restaurant to reopen elsewhere in the city. Cacioppo tells Eater Atlanta in an email they’re in the midst of finalizing the pla...
Takeout from Vic’s Italian Restaurant brings back fond pre-coronavirus memories
This week, in addition to telling you about my delivery experiences from a local restaurant, I’d like to share another discovery. It’s a locally owned restaurant delivery service called Takeout Central. The name will no doubt be familiar to many, including UNC alumni who can tell you that the business started out in 1996 as Tarheel Takeout. Over th...
Ciao Italia has successful opening weekend
The new restaurant Ciao Italia Ristorante + Mercato, offering authentic Italian cuisine, opened in Durham last Saturday.The Ciao Italia team and owner Doug Clark are preparing to open up a portion of their indoor seating in conjunction with phase two of Governor Chris Sununu’s social distancing guidelines on June 15th. Ciao Italia currently has fiv...
Real Italian Flavor with Gourmet Options for Everyone
When it comes to crafting mouth-wateringly delicious gourmet pizza, there’s no doubt Sarpino’s Pizzeria reigns supreme. With three stores conveniently located in Miramar, Coral Springs, and Fort Lauderdale, their mission is to serve excellent food and offer exceptional customer experiences. Elevate your pizza game with gourmet options Sarpino’s spe...
Christopher Columbus statue in Columbia removed, mayor cites fear of vandalism
A statue of Christopher Columbus has been removed from beside Columbia’s historic canal as statues of controversial figures have become the focus of protests nationwide. The city of Columbia removed the statue early Friday morning from an area of Riverfront Park, where the explorer’s statue had stood near a popular walking trail between the Columbi...