Allegri signs NBA contract with Charlotte Hornets
Eastern Washington University men's basketball player Angelo Allegri signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the NBA's Charlotte Hornets on Friday. Allegri, a guard out of Kansas City, Mo., was an all-around force in his final NCAA season, leading the Eagles to a 23-11 record (16-2 in conference), Big Sky Regular Season Championship and first round win...
Mandola’s Italian Kitchen to Open in Jacksonville on July 12
Damian and Trina Mandola, founders and owners of the authentic Italian casual concept Mandola’s Italian Kitchen, announced that the Jacksonville location will open July 12. The newest Mandola’s, a 6,452-square-foot space in the Claire Lane Center in Mandarin, will serve the same trusted family recipes in the always cheerful, family-friendly setting...
Nonna Rosa Serves Finest Italian Cuisine in Okatie SC
Italian cuisine at its finest is now within easy reach in downtown Okatie, South Carolina, thanks to Nonna Rosa Italian Restaurant. The local restaurant serves delectable Italian cuisines that it can win over even the pickiest eaters. Their dishes, made with recipes passed down from generation to generation, always succeed in winning the hearts of...
Cozy Rocca Trattoria invites all to savor the best of Italy in the heart of Lighthouse Point
Ensconced in the beautiful Gateway Plaza on the southeast corner of Sample Road and Federal Highway, the quaint and inviting Rocca Trattoria is the perfect spot for lovers of authentic Italian fare. “We have been open for six months now,” says co-owner Moises Cruz, an experienced Italian chef who operated the famous Marola’s in Coral Springs. “My b...
Upscale steakhouse and bar Frankie’s Italian Chophouse opens July 1
In a first for the neighborhood, a sparkling new steakhouse and bar is opening soon on 4th Street North, led by a star-studded team of chefs. Frankie’s Italian Chophouse has its official Grand Opening on July 1 at 8901 4th Street North. Promising a “classic meets modern” approach, Frankie’s will specialize in high quality steaks and meats, fine win...
Land ho! Replica of Christopher Columbus' Pinta ship docks in Louisville, with tours open
"In 1492, Columbus sailed the Ohio blue." Or something like that. A replica of the Pinta, one of Christopher Columbus' famed ships used during his 1492 transatlantic voyage, has once again docked at the Louisville Wharf. Visitors can take dockside tours of the ship starting Thursday through July 4 at at 131 W. River Road. The replica vessel, a Span...
UNF is offering a tour of central Italy’s food and culture available for everyone
The University of North Florida’s Division of Continuing Education and the Brooks College of Health will offer “In the Footsteps of St. Francis,” a six-week educational and experiential tourism trip open to the public and adults of any age that will embark this October. Participants will journey to the Italian regions of Umbria and Tuscany for the...
Replica of Christopher Columbus' Pinta ship docked in Louisville until July
People will have a chance to know what it felt like to sail the ocean blue back in 1492. You can get a glimpse of that history at the Louisville Wharf at 131 West River Road. A replica of Christopher Columbus' Pinta docked there on Tuesday and will offer guided tours beginning Thursday, June 22 until Tuesday, July 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Tic...
Chef Agostino Ripa Unveils Hudson Grill, a Fusion of American and Italian Flavors in Pasco County
Agostino Ripa, a renowned chef, and owner of a successful restaurant in New York City for the past two decades, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of his latest culinary venture, Hudson Grill. Situated in the heart of Pasco County, Hudson Grill is a vibrant bar and restaurant that promises to tantalize taste buds with its delectable menu and...
Indaco Brings Wood-Fired Italian Favorites to Greenville, South Carolina
Italian restaurant Indaco (40 West Broad Street) is the latest Charleston transplant to join the Greenville, South Carolina, culinary scene. The stunning new establishment opened just off Main Street on Friday, June 9. The Indigo Road Hospitality restaurant launched on King Street in Charleston with the promise of wood-fired Italian favorites, and...
In honor of Italian nonna, 4 brothers bring Neapolitan family tradition to South Florida with Pummarola Pizzeria
In the Neapolitan dialect of southern Italy, “pummarola” means tomato. That was the nickname given to Rosa Donna Rummo’s red sports car, which she was known for driving around Naples in the late ’60s and early ’70s. Now, in South Florida, four of her seven grandsons have paid homage to their matriarch by naming their boutique brand of eateries Pumm...
Move Over Fried Chicken: Italian Cuisine Reigns as Kentucky’s Best Fast Food
It turns out the best fast food in Kentucky, doesn't involve fried chicken. Recently FoodAndWine.com created a list of the best fast food restaurants by state. I would have bet money that Kentucky's best fast food would have been Kentucky Fried Chicken, I mean Kentucky is literally in the name. KFC actually started in North Corbin, Kentucky, and w...