Fabio Viviani on Fabio's American Home Kitchen: "I Love America, Guys"
by Laine Doss Fabio Viviani, the Italian-born chef who won America's heart on Top Chef, is taking Miami by storm. First, the talented toque opened Siena Tavern in South Beach. The restaurant, a sister of the original Siena Tavern in Chicago, serves Viviani's takes on classic Italian cuisine, with many dishes originating in his grandmo...
Taste Of The Town: Moye Serves Up Authentic Italian
To get acquainted with the food and feel of Moye, just off Brickell Avenue in Miami, you have to know the region of Italy of which the concept is based – Puglia or as they say Apulian cuisine. Owners Tony Gallo and Chef Pietro Vardeu created this upscale casual yet affordable dining spot as an education to their customers. "We like to special...
Philly-style Italian: Merlino's
Executive chef Angelo Morinelli — known from yesteryear Cucina D'Angelo — is still here on the edge of Royal Palm Place, and it's still Italian. But the former Segreto has been transformed by new owners who have instilled a contemporary, South Philadelphia twist to traditional recipes. As general manager John Wyner explains, it's about the...
Italian ices and wine cocktails flow at Veni Vidi Vici Social Club in Miami
By Linda Bladholm Many folks have discovered Veni Vidi Vici when they spy the Italian ice cart and giant chef figure out front. Often transplants from the Northeast, they come in for a cup of ice and an espresso mixed with Nutella, or depending on the time of day, a glass of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo with dark cherry and plum notes. ...
Italian newlyweds move to Bradenton, start their first restaurant at Tiramisu
At Tiramisu Ristorante & Pizzeria, the love for food is as strong as the love between its owners. Luca and Monica Cecconi wanted to run their own restaurant and emigrated to America to live out that dream. The newlyweds married in May and then moved to Bradenton in October after acquiring their visas. "We would like people to feel li...
Popular chef opens new Italian ‘bakery bar’ in Fort Lauderdale
After solidifying his position as one of South Florida's most prolific chefs and restaurateurs – with seven Italian "ristorantes" to show for it – Angelo Elia wanted a new challenge. On Thursday, about two years since he last opened a restaurant, the Italian-born Elia decided to take a slice out of the bakery business, opening Angelo Elia The...
New Italian spot on Brickell
Tunu and Yona Puri, backed by Zuma co-founder Arjun Waney, have converted their 1-year-old Lippi into this Mediterranean coast-inspired Italian concept. "With Lippi having over 200 seats, it was too big to work," says Tunu. "We believed a smaller concept at 100 to 120 seats would be received better. It's really about the flow and the whole experie...
Marabella Old World Pizza named Merchant of the Month
Sal Passalacqua has been spreading the taste of Italy with his family's touch since expanding his father's franchise in 2006 in Washington, N.C. Marabella Old World Pizza opened in Greenville in 2011, and in 2012, made Farmville its third home. This year, Passalacqua opened Nino's, a fine dining Italian restaurant in Greenville. Read more...
Toscana Divino Group Hosts North American Sommelier Association, Italian Wine Certification Oct 23-26/15: EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT announced
The Toscana Divino Group will host the only Southeastern US presentation of the North American Sommelier Association, Italian Wine Specialist (IWS) course from October 23 to 26th, 2015 at Ironside Pizza, 7580 NE 4th Ct., Miami, FL, 33138. The 24 hour course and certification exam is being offered at a $50.00 discount for online registrations made b...
Italian espresso bar opens soon in Mills 50
Italian café brand Segafredo Zanetti Espresso is bringing a hybrid coffee shop, restaurant and lounge to Orlando's Mills 50 neighborhood. The store is expected to open on Dec. 20 in the Mills Park shopping center at Mills Avenue and Virginia Drive. Read more Source: http://www.orlandosentinel.com
Channel Your Inner Italian at Made In Italy Gourmet
by Olee Fowler Many cities have sprawling Italian markets. Miami hasn't been one of them. But that'll be changing when Made In Italy Gourmet opens its doors in Wynwood on Monday, January 26 at 10 N.E. 27 Street. Part market, part restaurant and part wine store, the space is an ode to all things Italian. In the front it features a...
Stefano Versace Holdings Expansion In The US (By Stefano Versace Holdings, LLC)
The origin of STEFANO VERSACE HOLDINGS began with an idea from its founder, Stefano Versace, to give life to an Italian gelato shop chain called: STEFANO VERSACE – GELATERIE ITALIANE & GOURMET. The overall objective of the chain is to introduce to the American consumer an authentic Italian gelato referred to in Italy as "Gelato Artigianale Ital...