Enzo's on the Lake
I like to revisit a restaurant, especially a long-established one like Enzo’s on the Lake, whenever there is a major change. The recent sale of the business by original owner Jo Anne Perlini, who opened it in 1980 with her then-husband, Enzo, to Orlando dentist John Khalil is about as major as changes get. So it’s time to take another look. But for...
Popular upscale Italian restaurant chain to open Mississippi expansion in Fall 2023, bring 60-70 new jobs
Amerigo, the upscale, casual neighborhood Italian restaurant, is expanding in Mississippi with a new location opening in Fondren later this year. Marking its third location in the Greater Jackson area, the newest restaurant will enter a space in the historic Duling School, formerly home to BABALU, just steps away from Saltine, a sister restaurant o...
La Panarda, a New Italian Concept from Chef Deborah VanTrece, Set to Open in Historic Cascade Heights
James Beard Award-nominated chef Deborah VanTrece is opening La Panarda, her second restaurant in the historic Cascade Heights neighborhood and third Atlanta restaurant, on Friday, May 12, 2023. La Panarda will focus on traditional Italian dishes while incorporating local and seasonal ingredients, with creative culinary twists. When developing the...
Verri's Italian Ristorante opens in old Mona Lisa spot
Although he was already plenty busy running Brooks Tavern with the help of his wife and daughters, Tom Verri still longed return to his roots serving Italian fare. An effort to buy Renzo’s on Main Street had fallen through at the last minute. When one door closes, another opens. When a wine distributor told him that Mona Lisa owner Franco Bonaduce...
Bella Vista Italian brings authentic fare to Fruit Cove
Giovanni Prignano hopes his is an immigrant success story. As a young man in Sicignano degli Alburni in Southern Italy, he worked in hotels and restaurants while attending culinary school. He was 21 when he packed his belongings and moved to America in 2015. He didn’t speak English. “I came to this country because I like the opportunity that this...
New Jacksonville-area restaurant offers 'a taste of Italy without the plane ticket'
Offering "a taste of Italy without the plane ticket," Valentina's Italian Bistro showcases authentic Italian family recipes at its new Orange Park home. “When our guests walk in, we want them to have an authentic Italian experience, as if they left Florida and walked into a restaurant in Italy," owner Christopher Licata said in a news release annou...
New Fun, Modern Italian-Ish Styled Restaurant Set To Open In Orlando's Mills 50 District on April 18
A new fun, modern Italian-ish styled restaurant is set to open in Orlando's Mills 50 District on April 18. The restaurant, named Pigzza, will offer a contemporary twist on classic Italian dishes, with a focus on creating a fun and lively atmosphere for its customers and an emphasis on sustainability and the procurement of locally sourced ingredient...
Roma Italian Bistro opens in Jacksonville
Roma Italian Bistro, 318 S. Ragsdale, opened Wednesday, April 5. The restaurant joined the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, which provided a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Roma’s opening day. “We are so proud to be apart of this community. The support we received today was so amazing and we can’t wait to meet everyone. We couldn’t be more thankful, Go...
Milano’s Italian Grill coming to downtown Vicksburg
Milano’s Italian restaurant is coming to downtown Vicksburg. It will be in the 1300 block of Washington Street across from 10 South and the Key City Brewery. Owner Ylli Makolli (pronounced U-Lee Ma-ko-lee) believes he will be open in about six weeks. Makolli operates restaurants in Louisiana including Milano’s Italian Grill in West Monroe along wit...
Giulia, an Italian-inspired Pasticceria and Bakery is Headed to The Forum Peachtree Corners
As part of its ongoing effort to revitalize The Forum Peachtree Corners, North American Properties (NAP) and Nuveen Real Estate have signed a lease with Sahit Gjuka to open an Italian-inspired concept called Giulia at the mixed-use destination this summer. The pasticceria and bakery will serve handcrafted pastries and beverages in a modern, Europea...
Nonna Rosa Shares Delicious Italian Recipes for Bluffton SC Diners
Nonna Rosa, an Italian restaurant in the center of Okatie, South Carolina, has made it easier to enjoy delicious, authentic Italian cuisine. The Italian food at the Okatie restaurant is said to be so delicious that it can win over even the pickiest eaters. Their Delicious Italian Recipes Bluffton SC have been passed down through the generations, an...
'Breaking so many barriers': Three women bringing Italian flair to Fayetteville food
In honor of Women's History Month, we're recognizing the women behind the Fayetteville-area food scene. For the third installment of the series, we shine a spotlight on three women who own and operate area Italian eateries. Meet the founders of Antonella’s Italian Ristorante, Gusto Napoletano Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria, and Litty’s Pizza — th...