New Italian spot Boia De debuts in The Little Haiti
A new Italian and New American spot has opened its doors in the neighborhood. The fresh addition to the Little Haiti, called Boia De, is located at 5205 N.E. Second Ave. Boia De serves up a unique and rotating menu list. On the menu, expect to see items like grilled broccolini, bone marrow and baked clams. Here's the link to the business website. B...
‘Watts for Dinner’: An Italian feast from Napoli On The Bay
Our latest food adventure was takeout from the Marco Island location of Napoli On The Bay Pizzeria, featuring pizza, pasta and subs. Cold and hot subs are offered. On the hot side is veal, eggplant parmigiana, chicken, meatball and sausage. Cold subs include the ham, turkey breast, prosciutto or the ‘Italian Special’ – capicola, salami, provolone a...
Holy Cannoli Bakery Celebrates First Year Anniversary in Micco, Florida
Holy Cannoli Bakery is inviting the public to celebrate their first anniversary with them on Saturday, July 13, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in Micco, Florida. Holy Cannoli, an authentic bakery specializing in baked goods from scratch, has been a great addition to the Barefoot Bay Community. When they opened in July of 2018, they were serving...
La Trattoria Italian restaurant finally opens in Pensacola after management change
A set of mini arches outside the property at 2256 E. Olive Road in the Ferry Pass area of Pensacola were painted red and green and "La Trattoria" signage was added to the building in the summer of 2018 as an Italian restaurant appeared seemingly close to opening to the public. But then, the former Casa Ole Mexican restaurant building sat dormant fo...
Miami Wine Expert Receives Prestigious Vinitaly International Academy, Pin and Certification
On Sunday, June 30th, Miami-based wine educator and Wine by the Bay owner, Stefano Campanini received the prestigious, Italian Wine Ambassador pin and certification, at the New York City presentation of the Vinitaly International Academy (VIA) Ambassador Course. With the support of the ICE – Italian Trade Agency, VIA staged the Italian Wine Ambass...
Penello’s Italian Cuisine opening soon in Marianna
Most of us have noticed some activity at 4217 Lafayette Street and rumors abound about the possibilities of what is to come. Business owners Arty, Paula and Bryan are hoping to open Penello’s Italian Cuisine during the first week of July. The family was born and raised on Long Island in New York. Arty served four years in the Air Force and returned...
Trattoria Blu is Italian Fusion
Forget Brickell for fine dining, the new Trattoria Blu is the real deal and it’s in Palmetto Bay. From the moment you enter, you know this is a foodie’s restaurant. Exceptional, not snooty. The long rectangle-shaped eatery with high ceilings adorned with floating pallets, modern art elements and industrial hanging lights sets the mood, as does the...
Warmth of a pub, flavor of Italy at Stevarinos
If you've been on Cherokee Boulevard in recent weeks, you've likely noticed the little leprechauns looking down at you from atop the building dubbed Stevarinos Italian Eatery And Pub. "Most people get the humor in it," co-owner Kerry Hoefer joked. "Like, what are two Irish guys doing owning an Italian restaurant?" Hoefer and his business partner, S...
Bonci brings roman-style pizza to the U.S., with some americanized twists
The fast-casual pizza concept opened its first location in Rome in 2003 and now has three units in Italy and two in Chicago, with stores opening soon in New Orleans and Miami. It serves pizza al taglio—priced by weight, extravagantly topped and cut with shears. The crust is focaccia-like, made from a high-moisture dough that’s airy yet chewy. The c...
Rose’s Daughter trattoria opening in Delray Beach with recipes inspired by mom
Suzanne Perrotto is tapping her New York roots to debut a second Pineapple Grove restaurant this July down the street from her 12-year-old eatery, Brulé Bistro. “I realized the changes I could make in the layout would allow me to bring back my parents’ trattoria in a modern, contemporary setting,” she says of Rose’s Daughter, which will occupy the...
Team behind Via Emilia 9 open new restaurant in Midtown Miami
If you love good Italian food, you’re probably familiar with Via Emilia 9 on South Beach. Now, the team behind it has a new spot, and they’re serving up food with some kicks. It’s hard not to feel at home at Via Emilia Garden. The new restaurant in Midtown Miami is taking a fresh approach when it comes to Italian food, and we guess you could say it...
Executive Chef, Luca Annunziata, Announces New Restaurant in Uptown Charlotte: forchetta Italian Kitchen
forchetta (forˈket.ta)is the new restaurant concept from the mind of award-winning Executive Chef Luca Annunziata. forchetta’s menu is handcrafted with high quality and locally sourced ingredients, featuring inspiration from across Italy. Chef Luca began his unique culinary career under his mother’s guidance in Naples, Italy, where he developed a d...