From Italy to Palm Beach, Frascione Gallery Opens a New Location on Exclusive Worth Avenue
Frascione Gallery, an esteemed gallery in Florence, Italy, is embarking on its expansion into the United States with the launch of its second gallery set to grace the prestigious Worth Avenue in Palm Beach. Frascione Gallery is renowned for Old Master masterpieces and will now also offer art aficionados a curated selection of Modern and Contemporar...
New DeCosmo Italian Market in Pinellas Park is family-owned foodie paradise
The new DeCosmo Italian Market in Pinellas Park is a family-run, family-owned foodie paradise. The 5,000-square-foot gourmet destination is deliciously overwhelming, but it's also warm and loving like the dozens of DeCosmos who help run this multigenerational enterprise. Paul DeCosmo, one of three owner brothers, says this to customers: "Welcome to...
San Matteo Italian Restaurant & Bar opens in Estero
New York City restaurateurs Fabio Casella and Giuseppe Manco, along with Eleonora Calvacchi opened San Matteo Italian Restaurant & Bar on Dec. 4 in Suite 145/A at the University Village Shops in Estero. The decades of experience between the three is what guests can expect when dining at San Matteo, which offers authentic Italian classics with a mod...
A Culture Reignited: Younger Generations Light the Way at 2nd Annual Italian American Future Leaders Conference (IAFL2)
Italian American Future Leaders, a fellowship and networking platform that's empowering and engaging younger generations (ages 21 – 35), held its' 2nd annual conference, "IAFL2," this past weekend at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL. The latest conference was comprised of fellows (first-time attendees), alumni (returning attendees), mentors and p...
Discover The Authentic Flavors Of East Nashville’s Italian Restaurants
East Nashville Italian Restaurants offer a variety of authentic and delicious Italian cuisine in the vibrant neighborhood. These restaurants showcase a selection of traditional and innovative dishes, using fresh ingredients and impeccable culinary techniques. The charming ambiance and friendly service provide a delightful dining experience for loca...
New Restaurant Acqua Pazza Introduces Coastal Italian Cuisine to Downtown Wellen
Acqua Pazza, with a menu inspired by the Italian coastline, is now open in Downtown Wellen. Developed by D&D Restaurant Group, Acqua Pazza offers indoor and alfresco seating for 150 guests and an ambiance reminiscent of the Amalfi Coast, informed by the blues of the ocean with light accents, sun-kissed golden yellows and picturesque charm. Offering...
Leonardo Da Vinci’s Avant-Garde Inventions Come To Life This Spring
You probably know a few things about Leonardo Da Vinci: he’s the Italian genius who’s incredible discoveries changed the course of history. But do you know about his dozens of experiments and inventions? At Da Vinci: Machines & Robotics, you’ll explore the mind of the greatest genius of all time during a hands-on interactive exhibition. The family...
“It’s An Art Form:” Unique 6,000-Pound Oven from Italy Bakes Pizzas to Perfection at Scuola Vecchia Pizza E Vino in Coral Springs
Before Shaun Aloisio places a pizza inside a 6,000-pound oven to cook at 1,000 degrees at Scuola Vecchia Pizza E Vino in Coral Springs, he makes it clear what kind of pizza will come out. “This isn’t a pizza from Joe’s or Frank’s. We’re not some New York style pizza shop,” he said. Less than two minutes later, after spinning it inside the wood-burn...
The Chef of the Year works in Miami Beach. After China, England, and Hawaii, now he enchants Americans
Marco Calenzo secures the Chef of the Year award for the Top Italian Restaurants guide. He works behind the stoves at Lido At The Surf Club in Miami, where he landed in 2023. His culinary style has become an emblematic example of authentic Italian taste worldwide. We first encountered him at unsuspecting times in 2013 in Beijing when he worked at t...
‘Italian Festival’ 60th Birthday Party For Thomas Cerrito Supports Little Smiles
The Cerrito family of Wellington (FL) held a 60th birthday celebration for Thomas Cerrito on Saturday, Dec. 9 at the family home in Wellington. More than 150 guests were on hand to enjoy a party with an “Italian Festival” theme, complete with booths serving different authentic Italian specialties, along with Italian musical entertainment. The event...
Ispirazione Italian Sandwiches now open in Ocoee
Ispirazione Italian Sandwiches is now open in the city of Ocoee. Ispirazione hosted a soft opening event Friday, Dec. 15. The sandwich shop uses freshly crafted Tigelle bread as the canvas for a multitude of sweet and savory bites from Italy. According to the shop, Tigelles are round, warm, and crunchy on the outside while soft on the inside. "We t...
Illy’s First Georgia Location Opens at Atlantic Station
European-style café illy is now open at Atlantic Station, the brand’s 18 location in the U.S., its first ever in Georgia, and its first full-service restaurant in the U.S. The café offers authentic and thoughtfully sourced Italian coffee, full-service breakfast, lunch and dinner and made-in-house pastries by 2022 James Beard Award Finalist and Café...