Few Louisvillians have actually strolled the streets of Italy, sipped a marocchino at an al fresco café or checked out the latest fashions at Borgo Stretto. But thanks to Kevin Grangier of Louisville-based Belle Noble Entertainment, Italy is coming to us. Grangier – who launched the highly successful Le Moo Steakhouse, Village Anchor, the Sea Hag and Kevin’s Picnic – set his sights on the Brownsboro Road area years ago and he finally found the right real estate with Grassa Gramma.

The 8,500-square-foot two-story Italian restaurant was modeled after a stone pavilion in Italy – often the hub of towns and neighborhoods. And, yes, it has the breathtaking outdoor view you may dream about when fantasizing about Italy. A former Chinese restaurant – and before that a movie theater – the large space lent itself well to Grangier’s vision.