The Chefs of Napoli has opened its first Tampa location at 10920 Cross Creek Blvd. in the Cross Creek Publix shopping center. "Food is part of the very fabric of Neapolitan society. Many Americans' favorite Italian dishes have their roots in Naples, including pizza," said managing partner Jeanne DeLuca. "Chefs of Napoli is thrilled to be able to br...
When a new restaurant opens its doors in The Villages, it will immediately draw the curious. So when Roberto’s Ristorante and Pizzeria opened July 25 at Pinellas Plaza, it was no surprise to see long lines out front. Owner Roberto Manco’s reputation had preceded him before he opened his own eatery. He had worked for years as executive chef at his b...
After returning home from the kitchens of New York determined to open his own restaurant, Tampa native Bryce Bonsack traveled to Italy’s Piedmont region to do some soul searching. But Bonsack was on another mission, too. If he wanted his place to focus on pasta, which he mastered while leading pasta production and cooking pasta courses as a sous ch...
Sure, Miami may be an unexpected mecca for ice cream, but what about Italian ice? This smooth, southern European take on the snow cone is what gelato is to American ice cream. Brought to America by Italian immigrants, the many-flavored concoction is also about to get much more accessible in the Magic City. The Philadelphia-based chain Rita's Italia...
One of Italy’s most beloved pizza makers, Gino Sorbillo, is bringing his fan favorite pies to South Beach starting Wednesday, October 30, with the debut of Sorbillo Pizza (100 Collins Avenue). Frequently touted as one of the most famous pizzaiolos in Italy, he has set on a worldwide expansion of sorts in the past few years. With eight eateries in I...
There’s a new place for pasta in Aventura. The 5,600-square-foot Casa D’Angelo, an Italian favorite in Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and the Bahamas, is now open in the ParkSquare development. Chef Angelo Elia uses fresh ingredients to make all the Italian classics, and of course pasta isn’t the only choice. But let’s be real: the pasta dishes are sw...
The chicest place has just arrived at the Miami Design District and it is time for you to invite your lady friends. If you're looking for unique bars in Miami, Baccarat is the new lounge offering drinks in the most elegant ambiance and the first one to open in the U.S. This luxury space features a cafe and bar area serving things like coffee, tea,...
For the past three years, Jimmy DiBartolo has called South Florida home. He opened South Florida Foods, known locally as DiBartolo’s Wholesale Food Warehouse, two years ago to serve as a catalyst for bringing traditional Italian ingredients to area restaurants and kitchens. “We basically wholesale to stores, restaurants and institutions. We even de...
Next month, on November 13, North Italia will open its first North Carolina location in The Railyard development in South End, just a quarter mile from its sister restaurant, Flower Child. North Italia—which also has locations in Arizona and Texas, among other states—promises housemade pastas, pizzas, and small plate dishes, including white truffle...
Another year, another ranking confirming what we already know: The best pizza in the United States is served in Connecticut, New York City and Chicago, but quality slices can be found in many other cities as well. The Daily Meal released its list of the "101 Best Pizzas in America" at the end of September, and restaurants from 30 states made the ra...
Two Twisted Italians, a new Italian restaurant serving the area, opened its doors on Saturday, Sept. 21 with a full menu designed to bring genuine flavors from the Old Country. Owner Tommy Caraccia’s vision for a family-friendly bistro was inspired by his own upbringing in New York. “I’m from The Bronx, born in Little Italy. My family came over fro...
The same food items consumed day in and day out may bring boredom to one's taste bud. Restricting to same taste is unhealthy too. Trying something delicious and tasty won't put too much of stress to one's stomach. Since almost everyone is quite diet conscious, choosing the right food item becomes necessary.Opting for pizza in Weston and Miramar, Fl...