Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza Debuts First Midwest Location
The south Florida-based concept, Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, is hotter than most others in the category—literally. With signature coal fired pizzas, oven roasted chicken wings and coal fired roasted pork ribs, all cooked at 800 degrees, the brand has capitalized on its “well-done” coal fired taste to create loyal fans and entice new ones. Since its...
With Mazzi Cucina, a Fiorentino Abandons Miami Beach for North Dade
North Miami Beach's 36-seat Mazzi Cucina has the veneer of a hidden gem. It sits in a strip mall near the former location of Yakko-San that today houses favorites such as the Vietnamese spot PhoMi2Go, Filipino restaurant Lutong Pinoy, and Lettuce & Tomato, which is run by a former Epicure chef. The place is decorated with knickknacks that describe...
Fresh approach: Fired Up Pizza brings own spin on Mediterranean cuisine to Lehigh
When Lisa and Kelly Odish opened Fired Up Pizza & Ethnic Cuisine in November, they were looking for a new adventure in a warmer climate. The Odishs had been running a restaurant by the same name in Michigan since 2010, boasting a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars on the website Tripadvisor. But their desire for a change of scenery led them to transplant...
Antico Pizza comes to South Beach
Giovanni Di Palma, famed pizza maker and owner of the celebrity favorite restaurant group in Atlanta that includes Antico Pizza Napoletana, Gio’s Chicken, Bar Amalfi and Gio’s Caffee is bringing the centerpiece of his empire to Miami Beach’s Art Deco District. The opening of Antico Pizza, at 1058 Collins Avenue, in the space that used to house hi...
Fazoli’s Signs Three Franchise Agreements To Bring Additional Restaurants To Florida And Georgia
Fazoli’s, America’s largest fast casual Italian chain, announced today it has signed three single unit franchise agreements to develop restaurants in the Tampa and Atlanta metro areas. In Tampa, the agreement with S.C.S. Hospitality Group marks the brand’s second franchised location in the Sunshine State. The two agreements in Georgia are with long...
Pizzeria Faulisi sets opening date for downtown Cary restaurant
Zach and Amber Faulisi are ready to bring their Neopolitan-style pizzeria to downtown Cary. Zach Faulisi, the former chef de cuisine of The Durham restaurant, said they plan to open Pizzeria Faulisi Thursday, March 2, at 5 p.m. The restaurant is on the first floor of a building that’s been under construction at 215 E. Chatham St., next to Mid-Town...
Forte dei Marmi Opens in Miami Beach With a Two-Michellin-Star Chef
The new South Beach restaurant Forte dei Marmi (150 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach) describes itself as having "sophisticated simplicity" in both its cuisine and atmosphere. Perhaps more interesting, however, is chef Antonio Melino's background. The Argentine-born, Italian-raised Melino has been in the restaurant business for 43 years. He's launched many s...
Fat Daddy’s Italian Deli and Market great for quick meals to go
I’ve been checking on the progress of Fat Daddy’s Italian Deli and Market on U.S. 1 in Fort Pierce for a while now and I am happy to announce it's finally open. Fat Daddy’s is the sister restaurant for 2nd Street Bistro, a popular downtown spot, but this eatery went a whole new route with its cuisine. I had a long day ahead of me and was looking fo...
Trevioli Italian Kitchen progressing toward its north Columbus debut
Popular Italian restaurant Trevioli, which has operated out of a north Columbus storage complex for three years, is moving toward completion of its brand new home on Blackmon Road in Columbus. “We’re scheduled to open the second week of March or the third week of March at the most,” said Sanjay Choudhury, a Columbus businessman who is a partner wit...
Joey Tomatoes offers a slice of Jersey
There are a dozen different sandwiches on Joey Tomatoes’ menu, but it makes no difference which one you order. You’re there for the bread. Not that there’s anything wrong with what’s between the slices, as the crowds at the proudly Italian deli can attest. Ever since Joe Spiotta and George Sarkis rebranded their shotgun luncheonette on Chuck Dawley...
Rizzotti to bring “4 the Love of Italian Food” tour to Ristorante Oliviana
Mario Rizzotti is a man on a mission, and he’s coming to Augusta as part of it. “One of the reasons I’m taking this tour is to promote the healthy side of Italian cuisine,” said Rizzotti, a Food Network Iron Chef judge who is traveling to all 50 states as part of his “4 the Love of Italian Food” tour. He will be in Augusta on Feb. 20 at Ristorante...
In the Know: Another pizza chain replacing Sbarro at Naples mall
For those who thought Sbarro and the mall were inseparable, think again. After operating in Coastland Center for at least 20 years, the quick-service pizzeria chain vanished in late January from the Naples mall. A temporary renovation wall covering Sbarro’s former food court space announces the April opening of Villa Italian Kitchen. Sbarro’s lease...