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The new American tour of Italian trumpeter Paolo Fresu, performing in duo with American pianist Uri Caine, begins today August 31 in Washington, with a performance at the most important jazz festival in the U.S. capital—the DC Jazz Fest. This long-standing musical partnership, celebrated by critics and always appreciated by audiences, will be prese...

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In the age of viral comics, few people have both gained and maintained comedic notoriety like rising comedy sensation Eric D’Alessandro. The charismatic and unfiltered New Yorker drew rave reviews for his sold out show in Tampa in the summer of 2023, and now he’s back live inside the Jaeb Theater at the Straz Center on Friday, September 13. D’Aless...

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Former Italian bistro Il Tavolino Della Notte, part of the Coral Springs community for over a decade before closing abruptly in March of this year, is set to reemerge this fall as a new Italian restaurant run by the same family.Eddie Pozzuoli Jr., the son of the original owner of Il Tavolino Della Notte, Ed Pozzuoli Sr., and his wife Christina are...

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There is little I won't do for good bread. A (penciled) line has been drawn at murder, but humiliation isn't out of the question, and inconvenience a given. My grandfather made it clear: The choice to be at his favorite Philly doughnut shop at 6 a.m. was no choice. Narrowing the window between oven and mouth, a do-what-you-must imperative. Good bre...

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Miami Spice is here for another full month, and as we explore the many Spice menus we are highlighting some of our favorites. If you are looking for authentic, fresh and delicious Italian food served in a comfortably elegant setting, Zucca is the place to go.  Located on the ground level of the Hotel St. Michel in Coral Gables since 2017, Zucca ser...

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Nestled inside the newly remodeled Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel on Fort Lauderdale Beach, La Fuga offers a delightful escape from the bustling A1A. This hidden gem, with its mid-century modern style, brings authentic Italian cuisine to the heart of the beach district under the guidance of Executive Chef Michael Mayer. The restaurant's name, "escape" in...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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