Piola Announces U.S. Restaurant Expansion, Adding New Locations in South Florida
Piola (piolausa.com) announced the opening of its newest location in Hollywood, FL., with a second new restaurant planned for Miami Beach in April 2021, bringing its total number of locations in South Florida to eight and 10 in the United States. The Italian-based restaurant franchise has juggled the COVID-19 impact, adjusting its menu, adding spec...
The Legendary Charley Trippi Turns 99
Charley Trippi, one of the most celebrated athletes in Georgia history, turned 99 yesterday. The old warhorse was low key and subdued, advancing age having robbed him of the electric energy and suppleness that once drove him to remarkable athletic achievement.Yet, he was up to blowing out 99 candles on a cake, made by Joyce Phillilps of Winterville...
Squisito Too NY Pizza & Pasta Continues Expansion with First-Ever Tennessee Location Debuting in Sevierville
Squisito Too, one of the country’s fastest-growing fast casual pizza and pasta franchises, is expanding to Tennessee with the official opening of its first location in Sevierville. Slated to officially open to the public on Monday, December 7th, Squisito Too is located in the bustling Tanger Outlets shopping center. It marks the first of three loca...
Grab some delicious gnocchi at Gnocchissimo in Miami Beach
If you’re going to do one thing, you better do it right. A new to-go spot on Washington Avenue in South Beach is doing exactly that. They know good gnocchi. Hope you brought your appetite. When it comes to gnocchi, Gnocchissimo wants to be your one and only. Stefano Carniato, owner, Gnocchissimo: “It’s a concept with a large menu with just one prod...
Penello’s Italian Cuisine: Family-owned business builds partnerships
A little over a year ago Penello’s Italian Cuisine opened on Lafayette Street in Marianna. The opening had been delayed about eight months due to the aftermath of Hurricane Michael. Shortly after opening their doors, the owners felt the effects of the pandemic. However, Arty and Paula Penello have continued to provide their delicious cuisine at aff...
Tre Luna is an Italian-inspired Alabama restaurant
Tre Luna Bar & Kitchen is a family-owned business, but it’s the family that owners Brian and Erin Mooney have gathered together that is key to its success. From the partners who helped make the restaurant happen to the staff and regular customers who keep it going, Tre Luna is a delicious destination. Seven years ago, the husband-and-wife team boug...
Explore Modern Sicilian Cuisine at Pastificio Propaganda in Wynwood
Pastificio Propaganda, an inviting new Italian restaurant in Wynwood, offers a menu of modernized renditions of Southern Italian dishes, which speak to the Sicilian ancestry of its owner and general manager Fabrizio Gallina. "For the most part Italian cuisine in Miami is presented like it was 40 years ago, and if you don't travel to Italy, you don'...
Little Mama’s Italian Serves Up Big Plates in SouthPark
Since moving to Charlotte from Chicago, it seemed like I forgot how to speak Italian, as in food. While it was my regular go-to in Chi-town, I have ignored one of my favorite cuisines since moving to the Queen City. Shortly after landing here, an acquaintance recommended Mama Ricotta’s as a spot I had to try. I still haven’t made it there, but I d...
Capri cuisine - Osteria Capri serving gourmet Italian and seafood dishes
Opening a restaurant is a high-risk proposition at the best of times. These days, with COVID-19 precautions, limited occupancy, and a staggering 85 percent of restaurants at serious risk of closing in the coming months, it seems to be too serious a risk, like a poker player drawing to an inside straight. But on the Isles of Capri, AJ Black exudes a...
Nonna Rosa Italian Restaurant Assures Safe Food Delivery in Okatie, SC
Authentic Italian Restaurant, Nonna Rosa, is reassuring its customers in Okatie, South Carolina safe and efficient food delivery. Customers of Nonna Rosa Italian Restaurant in Bluffton SC will not only be treated with authentic Italian dishes but safe food handling, too. The traditional restaurant goes above and beyond to provide safe food and a se...
Ciao Italia brings a peaceful and comfortable atmosphere to Durham
With the holiday season approaching and winter break for the University of the Hampshire just over the horizon, students are running out of time to enjoy all that the town of Durham has to offer before returning home. Whether it’s treating your parents to a nice local dinner while they’re in town or shooting that final shot in the midst of ‘cuffin...
Devito's Italian Specialties in Downtown Tampa
Devito's is a passion project from James Devito owner of Taps Restaurant Bar & Lounge in downtown Tampa. Founded on Italian heritage and principles nothing is bought; everything is handmade and made from scratch. What separates DeVito's is the love and passion that goes into making every single dish ordered. Each menu item has a story, and the best...