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After about a year without a food truck, the folks at Revelry Brewing decided to build out the downtown brewery’s kitchen space and bring in a local chef. Michael Toscano said when Revelry reached out, he was “pumped” to join forces and create da Toscano Fugazzi, now open daily.  The owner of downtown’s Le Farfalle and da Toscano Porchetta Shop, To...

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What is “fugazzi”? According to Charleston-based chef Micheal Toscano (and Matthew McConaughey’s character in Wolf of Wall Street), it means “phony” or “fake.” Toscano, who also owns Le Farfalle (15 Beaufain Street) and Da Toscano Porchetta Shop (109 President Street), recently opened Da Toscano Fugazzi at Revelry Brewing Co. (10 Conroy Street). “I...

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Is Indaco a pizza restaurant, a purveyor of familiar Italian comfort or the archetypal restaurant one would hope to find in Rome or Fiorano? Possibly all three. Indaco’s pizza dough ferments through a four-day process and — once lightly topped with gorgeous ingredients — is fired in a wood-burning oven. The meatballs are a vibrant example of somet...

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Thanks to A. for sending the good news (and photos) that Il Supremo soft opened over the weekend in the old Don Jamie’s space. Their website says: “At Il Supremo Restaurant we are very exited to provide a blend of exceptional Italian dishes and our house made pasta to our neighbors and friends. Everyone is welcome to dine with us at 3209 Mount Plea...

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The 17th edition of the Nuovo Cinema Italiano Film Festival is set for Nov. 2-5 at the Queen Street Playhouse. Prepare for an unforgettable journey through the best of contemporary Italian cinema. This year’s poster pays homage to the great Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida, who died earlier this year. Nuovo Cinema Italiano Film Festival (NCIFF) pr...

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Downtown Charleston newcomer Sorelle, a project curated by James Beard Awardwinning chef Michael Mina and Charleston Place buyer Beemok Hospitality Collection, has had Broad Street buzzing day and night since opening Feb. 15. Sorelle (so-reh-lay) is the first Italian restaurant for Mina, whose MINA Group portfolio includes more than 40 restaurants...

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Charleston-based Beemok Hospitality Collection (owners of the Charleston Place hotel) and chef Michael Mina’s Mina Group opened Italian restaurant and market Sorelle (88 Broad Street, Charleston) on Wednesday, February 15. The establishment stretches over three historic townhouses, which have gone through extensive renovations to create a jaw-dropp...

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Students from the Italian program at Meredith College attended the 16th annual Nuovo Cinema Italiano Film Festival in Charleston, S.C., November 11-13, 2022, together with their instructor, Sandra Pesoli. The festival, hosted by the College of Charleston, screened 13 Italian movies produced in Italy over the past two years. The movies included a mi...

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Ciao, Charleston. The Nuovo Cinema Italiano Film Festival is back for the 16th year. The festival partners with the College of Charleston to bring a celebration of contemporary Italian cinema and culture to the city. This year’s event featuring 13 films is Nov. 10-13 at the Queen Street Playhouse downtown. There will be presentations by special gue...

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Pascolo Ristorante won’t be open at the former Sweetwaters location by late November, but the business will offer a modified version of its predecessor’s Thanksgiving Day food giveaway. The Italian restaurant that currently occupies a basement space at 83 Church St. will likely open at the old Sweetwaters spot at 120 Church St. near the start of wi...

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