Cafe Vico Serves Classic Italian, With an Occasional Twist
by Nicole Danna When you enter Cafe Vico in Fort Lauderdale, a handsome older gentleman with a slick of jet-black hair in a crisp starched chef's coat will no doubt greet you at the door. With a soft accent and a kind smile that creases his eyes behind black-rimmed glasses, he'll take each lady's hand, give it a quick kiss, and tu...
Davide’s authentic Italian
If you're going to lay claim to the terms "authentic" and "Italian" when talking cuisine, it helps when your bloodstock is bona fide, too. That's the case with Sicilian-born Davide Valenti, who has been at the helm of Davide Italian Café for the past five years after previously working for more than a decade at other Marco restaurants. ...
Weston resident receives Sons of Italy Inspiration Award
Richard DeVito Sr., of Weston, was recently honored with the Sons of Italy Inspiration Award at Boston's Sons of Italy's 28th annual Black Tie Ball in the ballroom of the Granite Links Golf Club in Quincy. The Sons of Italy Inspiration Award was given to DeVito for his business career as one Boston's most successful entrepreneurs. Three generation...
Cape Coral Italian American Club is homeless after getting boot
For 50 years, they've called the building their home away from home. Now the members of the Cape Coral Italian American Club can't meet there anymore, and the club's future is uncertain. The club is homeless after the building's new owner booted it from the premises last month. Club members can still visit the building — now renamed Cape C...
Italian Trade Commission to open Miami office in September
Italy is expanding its trade representation in Miami. The European nation of nearly 61 million people will open a a full-fledged office of the Italian Trade Commission at the Italian consulate in Miami starting in September, Italian officials said. The move comes as Italy posts record trade with the United States: $52 billion last yea...
Ca’ D’Oro Gallery Lands In Miami’s Design District And Opens Its Golden Doors With A Grand European Cultural Feast
Ca' d'Oro, the gallery that made their grand appearance in 2010 with the iconic larger than life pink snails during Art Basel Miami Beach, has recently relocated from Coral Gables to the epicenter of luxury, the 4141 Building in the Design District. In conjunction with Giuseppe Verdi's Bicentennial and as a celebration, Ca' d'Oro Gallery w...
Top 10 Reasons to Attend Spoleto Festival USA This Season
Brochures have been mailed, the website has been launched, and tickets to the 2014 season of Spoleto Festival USA are officially ON SALE! With so many fantastic performances, knowing where to start can be tricky. Our suggestion? Just go for it! And just in case you need a little extra encouragement, here is our list of the top 10 reasons t...
St. Francis Xavier School to hold End of Year Celebration
St. Francis Xavier School, the first Catholic school in Southwest Florida, will hold its End of the Year Celebration on Friday, May 1, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the school. Tickets and a range of sponsorships and donation opportunities are available for the event. Admission is $50 each or $90 for two guests. Attendees will enjoy music by L...
At Home Upstairs at Di Sopra
By Rosie Saferstein The aptly named Di Sopra, which means upstairs in Italian is located on the second floor, above a store. We felt at home at this newly opened restaurant not only because of the friendly service but the restaurant is uniquely located in what was once an apartment. Separate rooms, one with French doors, crisp white tableclo...
Junior Bridgeman plans 4th Street Italian eatery
by Sheldon S. Shafer Louisville-based entrepreneur Ulysses "Junior" Bridgeman is joining with The Cordish Cos. that operates Fourth Street Live! to open an Italian restaurant called BirraCibo at the downtown entertainment hub. The 9,000-square-foot restaurant will be located in the former Ri Ra Irish Pub at 445 S. 4th St. It will specialize i...
Tips for making a great meatball
The Italian Club at The Plantation at Leesburg had their third annual Italian Festival Sunday, and I was invited to judge the meatball competition. First-place winner Donna Hoffman received a golden spoon trophy and the satisfaction of knowing that she perfected her recipe. Second-place winner and recipient of the silver spoon went to She...
Languages compete during Modern Languages Reception
On April 13, the Modern Languages and Literatures Graduation Reception celebrated graduating language majors and minors and recognized outstanding students, while also holding a friendly competition between the different language departments. The creation of the competition was for students to showcase their love for language in an artistic form....