Mississippi’s Very First Italian Restaurant Has Literally Been Around Forever
Where better to satisfy your craving for Italian food than the state’s oldest Italian restaurant? If you agree, you’ve got to pay a visit to Lillo’s. The decades old eatery has long been known for its "famous pizza pies and Italian dishes." Take a look: This is Lillo's in Leland. It first opened its doors in 1948, which means it’s been serving up t...
Capriotti’s opening second restaurant in the Huntsville (AL) metro
When Jennifer Ashcraft left her job in the corporate world to become a restaurant owner, multiple locations was always part of the plan. When she decided to open the first Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop in Alabama at Clift Farm in Madison, she had already agreed to open three restaurants in five years.
The Clift Farm resta...
M’ama Napoli is giving Winter Park ‘The Boot’
Lilly Solla would tell you, as she told me, that she is a proud Napoletana, a proud Italian, in general, but it’s unnecessary. The “proud” part is a given. Silent, but known. Understood. That’s my own editorial. Solla’s editorial, however, extends to Italian traits she believes are innate. Like sea turtles that hatch, scramble seaward and swim, for...
"The US has fallen in love with Spaghetti alla Nerano." The story and rise of the Campanian dish that's taking Miami by storm
If in 2023 the trending Italian dish abroad was 'cacio e pepe', things are now changing. Get ready for an invasion of Spaghetti alla Nerano. The dish originated in the 1950s at the trattoria Da Maria Grazia in Marina del Cantone, the beach of Nerano. A summer classic and a symbol of the cuisine of the Amalfi Coast, the dish is experiencing a renai...
New Italian restaurant We Love Emilia to open next to Industrial Park in Clarksville, TN
The Industrial Park continues to grow with more businesses and industries, however, food options are limited for people wanting to stay away from Wilma Rudolph Boulevard during rush hour. That’s why Carlo Burzi, alongside his wife Jenny, decided to open a restaurant that not only alleviates drive time issues, but also introduces true-authentic Ital...
World-Renowned Chef Massimo Bottura Debuts Torno Subito in Downtown Miami
One of the world’s most celebrated chefs, Massimo Bottura, is set to open Torno Subito Miami on Wednesday, August 21, in Downtown Miami on the top of food and entertainment spot, Julia & Henry’s. This new venture, in partnership with King Goose Hospitality, promises to bring a modern and playful twist to Italian cuisine. “The last time I was there,...
Tasting Italy at Maggiano’s Tampa: Food review
On Wednesday, my girlfriend and I had the pleasure of dining at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Tampa, and it was nothing short of an amazing experience. From the moment we walked in, the quality of the food and the exceptional service stood out, making us feel like we were dining at a beloved local restaurant rather than a chain. For those who might no...
Puccini & Friends: Celebrating US-Italy Cultural Relations
Wednesday, August 28, 2024, 7 PM - Reception. 219 W Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA. Honoring the 100th anniversary of the death of Italy’s greatest operatic composer – Giacomo Puccini. Maestro Lorenzo Turchi-Floris will perform alongside opera singers and a violinist. Join Dr. Ralph and Jo Anne Reed, Hosts; Filiberto Calascibetta, Consul of Italy; D...
Little Rome; A story of perseverance with a taste of Italy in Chatsworth, GA
Local 3's Paul Shahen saw social media lit up with excitement when Little Rome announced they'd be re-opening in Chatsworth, GA. So, he had to see what the buzz was all about. The classic Italian eatery smell hits you before you have a chance to open the doors to their new location on 2nd Ave in historic downtown Chatsworth. The location is new bec...
Pendolino is Chastain’s New-ish Neighborhood Spot in Atlanta
Restaurant industry veteran Kevin Maxey carries quite the resume for having selected a “neighborhood” at the juncture of Buckhead meeting Sandy Springs. Maxey counts his experience at Tom Collicchio’s Gramercy Tavern and Craft (wasn’t there a Craft attempt here on Peachtree east of the Waldorf?), as well as the Ford Fry group locally. Here, his Pen...
Little Niko Pizzeria Opens on Española Way in South Beach
Española Way in South Beach, known for its Spanish-inspired architecture, is home to a new Italian pizzeria and gelateria that hopes to bring a slice of Little Italy to the famed street. Little Niko Pizza & Gelateria has opened on Española Way in South Beach serving Sicilian-style pizzas, Italian meatballs, and wine. The restaurant aims to become a...
The Baked Brie is Back! Team Behind Perricone’s Opens Pecorino’s in Downtown Miami
Following the closing of Perricone’s Marketplace & Café, the acclaimed culinary team behind the former cherished Miami institution has announced its spirit will live on in the form of Pecorino’s, a new ghost kitchen in downtown Miami.Pecorino’s operates as a ghost kitchen dedicated to delivering authentic Italian cuisine to those in South Florida (...