He makes pizza. She’s the first lady. But they have something ‘extraordinary’ in common
It’s not Renato Viola alone who claims his pizza is extraordinary. It’s not just his wife, who came up with the name for his Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza. And it’s not even the 200 customers a day who make reservations for one of 18 seats inside his South Beach pizzeria, tucked inside a gray office building where there’s not even a sign out front....
Sale e Pepe earns 14th Consecutive AAA Four Diamond Designation
For the 14th consecutive year, Sale e Pepe, the gourmet Italian restaurant overlooking the Gulf of Mexico at Marco Beach Ocean Resort, has earned the AAA Four Diamond restaurant designation. Sale e Pepe was the only restaurant on Marco Island receiving the prestigious rating and one of just two restaurants in Southwest Florida included in the trave...
Rouses Brings Italian Products to Gulf Coast Consumers
Rouses Markets is partnering with the Italian Trade Agency to add Italian imports to Rouses stores throughout the Gulf Coast, including cheese, cured meats, preserves and wine. “This partnership expands exponentially the Italian imports we have on our shelves for our customers,” said Donny Rouse, CEO of the Thibodaux, La.-based grocery chain. “We’v...
Old World Italian Meets Hip Modern Eatery In Taste Of The Town
Chef Louie Bossi is the man behind his namesake popular restaurant off Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. It is part old world Italian, part hip modern eatery. The 10-thousand square foot restaurant with seating inside and out has become a neighborhood hotspot. In the piazza, dining al fresco, CBS4’s Lisa Petrillo spoke to Chef Louie. “My goal...
Redsauce in The Villages is a tribute to Italian-American food
Redsauce was opened as a tribute to Italian-American food, heritage and the little old-school restaurants known as “redsauce joints” in densely populated neighborhoods. The restaurant has been a staple in The Villages for 10 years, the last three years under the family ownership of Jack and Theresa Suleiman. The Villages residents Jeanie Harkin and...
“The Authentic Italian Table” - April 25th 2018, Miami
“The Authentic Italian Table” will gather most of the South Florida restaurants honored with the Italian Quality Seal – Marchio Ospitalita’ Italiana as well as gourmet food & wine importers. It will be an high-end Italian food & wine event, for 100+ industry leaders, journalists, influencers and for a selected group of 500+ foodies. The Italy-Ameri...
World-Renowned Chef and Restaurateur, Bruno DiFabio to Open Amore Cucina & Bar in Brookhaven, GA
Amore is opening in Brookhaven, Georgia at 804 Town Boulevard, and is the vision of Bruno DiFabio, 6-time World Pizza Champion / Restaurateur / Food Network Veteran. He partners with his best friend, 2-time World Pizza Champion and renowned Chef, Sean Brauser. Amore is scheduled to open in March and will be a chef-forward Italian Restaurant featuri...
Hoping to Fill the Italian Deli Void
It has been said by Frankie Rose’s friends that he has marinara sauce flowing in his veins instead of blood. Rose enjoys bringing his love of Italian cuisine alive, and feels the need to make his mark here in Southwest Florida. Rose is preparing to open Frankie’s Italian Deli in the new strip mall in front of the Walmart Shopping Center on SR 951 n...
Italian restaurant preparing to enter Columbus Park Crossing
The Columbus Park Crossing area of the city is landing another restaurant and it will be Fazoli’s, an Italian fast-casual concept that is locating at 6589 Whittlesey Blvd., across from the Academy Sports and Outdoors store now under construction. “We are hoping to open sometime in the last two weeks in May. We are just starting the hiring phase and...
Casual Italian dining makes Sazio popular spot
MENUThe offerings are simple — appetizers, pizzas, salads, soups, pastas and sandwiches and wraps — each category boasting traditional favorites and items unique to the house. There are also homemade desserts, like cannolis. ATMOSPHEREThe half-indoor half-outdoor dining space reminds me of a small, cozy home’s front patio or porch, with floor-to-ce...
Ben Brock's Amerigo turns 20 with a big anniversary dinner
All restaurants have a story, but the one behind Amerigo is better than average, not just the history of a place but a testament to a man, a vision, the vagaries of fate. Ben Brock was a kid when he went to work at Amerigo in Ridgeland, Mississippi. A college student who started as a dishwasher and worked his way up to wait tables and tend bar, he'...
Pastaria’s Food Satisfies, Even if the Execution Is Wanting
Everyone’s had that crush: somebody laid-back, attractive and fun, but not necessarily your go-to guy for consistency. Sometimes he’s completely charming; other times he shows up late, wearing sweatpants and smelling like weed. When he’s good, he’s very good. When he’s bad, he’s a mess. And sometimes he makes you feel fat. That’s my relationship wi...