Al Di La opens as Italian market, bistro in Spring Hill
For Walter Knowles, food is a bonding agent between families and communities. He drew upon that philosophy when developing his latest restaurant, Al Di La Italian Bistro, at the corner of Spring Hill Drive and Mariner Boulevard. Al Di La, which means beyond, opened for business three weeks ago after months of preparation to make the eater...
Mount Airy's new signature restaurant may attract non-gamblers
Mount Airy's newest high-end restaurant follows a trend among casinos across the country – adding branded, often chef-driven eateries. The casino just opened Bistecca by Il Mulino, an upscale Italian eatery, replacing Red's Steakhouse, named for founder Louis DeNaples' grandmother. The competition is steep. The Sands Casino Reso...
3 stars for Strada, sexy new Italian in the Grove
by Victoria Pesce Elliott A narrow, unmarked alley off Commodore Plaza leads to Strada, the sexy new Italian in the Grove. The wall is lined with hanging pots filled with basil, thyme, tarragon, rosemary and tiny tomatoes. "It is my little passion," says owner Maurizio Farinelli [cq], the Torino native who once owned South Miami's...
La Grotta: Something new in Italian
First there was Uno Chicago Grill, then Stampede 131. Now, ladies and gentlemen, meet La Grotta Italian Grill. It opened in September to occupy the copious dining room of its predecessors — just off Interstate 75 and Daniels Parkway, but somewhat hidden. It smelled marvelous when we walked in the door: The oak grill has stayed in the displ...
Chef Walter Martino "Million Dollar Chef"
Chef Walter Martino known as the "Million Dollar Chef" has chosen Miami to launch his first ever restaurant called Kaori by Walter Martino to a restoration project due to open in the heart of Miami at the end of the year that will take place during the international contemporary art fair Art Basel Miami. Kaori is the latest creation by Ita...
A Year Later, O4W Pizza Is Home to the Hottest Pie in Atlanta
Anthony Spina opened O4W Pizza inside Irwin Street Market in January 2015. Over the past year, the New Jersey native has managed to forever change Atlanta's pizza obsessions by bringing us the Grandma pie, now one of the city's most crave-worthy examples of the form. Eater recently sat down with Spina to talk about his successful first yea...
A True Taste of Italy at DeRomo’s Italian Feast
DeRomo's Gourmet Market & Restaurant at The Promenade at Bonita Bay is transformed into a celebration of Italy as they mark their 2nd anniversary with an Italian feast. Saturday, October 15th from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. you can enjoy more than 30 gourmet Italian creations in an all you can eat festival. Beer and wine will also be avail...
Find the Best Italian Combo (and Richie Podvesker) at SoHo Subs in Coral Springs
Just barely open, SoHo Subs in Coral Springs is making one of the best Italian subs in South Florida. The deli has been operating under-the-radar for the past two weeks, serving free subs to anyone who walks in the door. Right now, there's brown construction paper on the windows. An official open date is slated for Monday, December 19. Thi...
Vinitaly nel mondo diventa Vinitaly International e inaugura la stagione 2013 a New York e Miami
Vinitaly in the World, il progetto avviato da Veronafiere per promuovere l'eccellenza dei vini italiani nel mondo, riparte a fine gennaio dagli Stati Uniti con un nuovo nome: Vinitaly International. Un rebranding che esprime la determinazione a confermare ulteriormente il ruolo della manifestazione come ambasciatore e partner per lo sviluppo del b...
Wine by the Bay Boasts Italy's Best Bottles
by Julia Ford-Carther Wine enthusiasts looking for the perfect pairing don't have to travel all the way to the Italian city of Parma for a pour. In the heart of downtown, Wine by the Bay brings Italy's top labels to Miami by way of storeowner—and Parma native—Stefano Campanini. Of its 250-bottle inventory, 80 hail from Campanini's...
How Ribalta is making their Neopolitan pizza different
Is there room for another Neapolitan pizza maker in Atlanta? Ribalta thinks so. The new pizza joint in Midtown comes from Italians Pasquale Cozzolino, formerly of Dellaroccos in Brooklyn, and Rosario Procino, founder of Keste pizzeria in New York City. Their Neapolitan cuisine stretches beyond pies, and includes handmade pastas and main entrees. &...
Raffaldini Vineyards' 10th Annual Festa Italiana
Saturday September 19, 11 AM/5 PM - Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery - 450 Groce Rd, Ronda, North Carolina 28670 www.raffaldini.com You're invited to a celebration of all things Italian at Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery's 10th Annual Festa Italiana! There will be a variety of shopping, entertainment, and Italian-style f...