Il Mulino New York: Italian-American razzle dazzle in Sunny Isles
by Jodi Mailander Farrell Il Mulino New York is poised to open a second South Florida outpost this spring in South Beach. Can the classic Italian-American restaurant still razzle dazzle? If its Sunny Isles location inside Acqualina Resort & Spa is any indication, some of us are still smitten with its trademark Old World nostalgia...
From retirement to restaurant: Alfredo's in Fort Myers
by Anne Reed "Do you see that couple over there?" asked Alfredo Seritti, chef and owner of Alfredo's Restaurant, gesturing to an older couple sipping soup at a booth near the entrance. "It's their fifth time here. They love the garlic soup." Seritti and his son, Andre, opened Alfredo's two weeks ago near Sun Sports Cycle and Water...
Jerry's Pizzeria Tiki Bar & Grill offers a slice of fun
After a day of household chores and errands, Flagler/Palm Coast News-Tribune editor Aaron London and his wife, Kim, decided that cooking dinner was not in the game plan. Remembering a restaurant on their list to explore, they decided to venture out to Ponce Inlet to Jerry's Pizzeria Tiki Bar & Grill, just across the street from their favorite b...
On the road: Tornabuoni’s Art Basel presentation to travel to museums in US and Italy
"Museum quality" is how many galleries describe their art fair booths, but Tornabuoni might be turning a buzzword into reality at Art Basel this year. The Italian gallery's solo stand on the US artist Salvatore Scarpitta, which will go on show at the Swiss fair later this month, is due to be exhibited at the Contemporary Art Museum in St....
Gran Fondo Giro d’Italia at ArtsPark Italian HIT Week Event
Join Gran Fondo Giro d'Italia this Saturday from 7-11pm for Italian Music, prizes & fun at Italian HIT Week with by the Rhythm Foundation in Hollywood ArtsPark at Young Circle.The Miami – Coral Gables Giro d'Italia team (including model Claudia Romani) will be on site for this great event celebrating contemporary Italian Music and Culture.Visit...
Seafood fra diavolo based in Italian culinary traditions
In his native Bari along the southeast coast of Italy, Gianni Minervini recalls dining on seafood and a spicy sauce with pasta — but never those things combined in one dish because that would counter Italy's culinary sensibilities. So why is an all-in-one seafood-pasta-spicy-sauce dish on the menu at Minervini's restaurant, where Italian culinary...
Cosimo Matassa, Whose Studio Created a Rock ’n’ Roll Sound, Dies at 88
Cosimo Matassa, whose used-record business in New Orleans led him to sell new records, which led him to open a tiny studio that helped jump-start rock 'n' roll by recording early hits by the likes of Fats Domino and Little Richard, died on Thursday in New Orleans. He was 88. His granddaughter Mia Matassa confirmed the death. Mr. Matassa w...
Mangia! Mangia! Family Italian in Prospect
by Robin Garr My friend Bob has a vowel on the end of his name, and he proudly hails from New Jersey, so when he told me to check out Bistro 42 in Prospect for its great Italian* food, I figure he knows what he's talking about. Um, what's with that asterisk on "Italian*"? To put it gently, Italian family cookery in the...
Segafredo opening at Bayside Marketplace
by Laine Doss Despite changing times for Lincoln Road, one bistro remains a constant for both locals and tourists alike. Segafredo L'Originale, which opened in 2000 and brings a bit of Italian café life to the pedestrian mall, serves cappuccinos and cocktails to people and their coiffed canines who frequent the outdoor spot as much for its...
Sommelier Talk: Daniel Pernice Brings Italia to Georgia
Not all dynamic wine programs live in major cities and cover dozens of pages. Daniel Pernice, 33, left a vaunted Manhattan establishment when he got the opportunity to create a wine list of his own back in his hometown of Roswell, Ga., a vibrant suburb of Atlanta. He earned Osteria Mattone a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for its 130-selection...
Cashio's Meatball Market restaurant opens in Birmingham today; here's a sneak preview
Cashio's Meaball Market, a family-owned restaurant with a menu inspired by owner Mary Susan Cashio's grandmother's meatball recipes, opens today, Oct. 3, in Birmingham's Lakeview District. The restaurant will be open for dinner only tonight, but will begin lunch and dinner service starting Tuesday. Cashio's will open at 5 p.m. today,...
USA: Astaldi acquisisce commessa in Florida
Il gruppo Astaldi si è aggiudicato il contratto del valore di 67 milioni di dollari, per la progettazione e la realizzazione di un nuovo svincolo autostradale in Florida. I lavori - spiega una nota - interessano circa 6 chilometri di tracciato della I-95, dall'intersezione a nord con la Yamato Road fino a sud di Spanish River Boulevard, ed...