New Italian restaurant and bar opening in Franklin next month
Franklin’s Harpeth Square will soon be home to a new authentic Italian restaurant and bar. Culaccino, the first solo concept from executive chef and owner Frank Pullara, announced it will open Jan. 8, at 104 East Main St. in Franklin. “There’s something to be said about Southern hospitality, and Tennessee just does it right. I’m honored to bring a...
Mississippi-made Italian dishes: Favorite restaurants in the Jackson metro area
Watching the lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in New York City on television last week conjured up delightful memories. Last Christmas, I was standing near this magnificent structure, gazing with awe at its thousands of lights and brilliant star. Since then, intermingled with the mental picture of the brightly lit tree has been the...
An Italian Feast
One of the joys of being Italian is participating in the Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve. This year, thanks to Pazzo!, everyone is welcome to enjoy it. “I grew up in an Italian neighborhood in New Jersey,” says Skip Quillen, owner of the Culinary Concepts restaurants (Chops City Grill, Pazzo!, Yabba, and The Saloon Wood Fired Grill). “Mo...
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...
Italian pet food maker chooses North Carolina for US headquarters
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced Dec. 8 that Farmina Pet Food USA LLC, part of Italy-based Farmina Pet Foods Holding, has chosen Reidsville as the location for its North American headquarters. The decision will create an estimated 129 jobs over a five-year period and is the result of an approximate $28.5 million capital investment by th...
Leading Italian Pet Nutrition Company Selects Rockingham County for 129-Job North American Headquarters
Farmina Pet Food USA, a provider of scientifically-developed foods and personalized nutrition services for dogs and cats, will establish its North American headquarters in Reidsville, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company’s plans in Rockingham County include the creation of 129 jobs over five years and a capital investment of nearly $28....
Ben Bova, longtime Naples Daily News columnist, dies at 88 from COVID-19 complications
A science fiction writer who for decades wrote a column in the Naples Daily News has died. Ben Bova, 88, died Sunday, his niece Kathryn Brusco announced on Twitter. "My Uncle Ben...by marriage...science fiction icon, author, adventure lover, story teller, futurist, and my son's namesake, Ben Bova, has passed away this morning from COVID-19 related...
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...
Bulgari’s First Luxury Hotel in the US Will Open in Miami Beach in 2024
Bulgari is going to Miami. The Italian luxury brand has just announced that its first hotel in the United States will be located in South Beach. The new 100-room hotel, which is scheduled to open in 2024, will be located on 21st street, a stone’s throw from the city’s famous beach and vibrant Art Deco district to give guests a taste of nature, cult...
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...