New Italian Restaurant Osteria Olio Executes Traditional Luxury
OSTERIA OLIO (355 Oneta St., 762-316-1818): Is there still room for more high-end restaurants in Athens? Sure, why not? Osteria Olio, the brand-new swanky restaurant that’s part of the brand-new swanky boutique hotel Rivet House, is the first place in 28 years of living in this town where I have had my car valet parked. There is no other option unl...
Festa Italiana brings Italian culture closer to home at Fountain Park
The Buona Fortuna Lodge #2835 of the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America invite you to celebrate Italian culture at the upcoming Festa Italiana Oct. 11-12 at Fountain Park in downtown Pensacola. If you’re a lover of pasta, anything involving marinara, or simply having a great time, this one’s for you. "That’s our mission," Order Sons And...
New Italian restaurant to open in former 492 space on King Street in Charleston
Brothers Eldredge and Tyler Ropolo grew up in Turin, Italy, near the country’s border with France. Their new Charleston restaurant — an extension of Pasta Beach, the eatery their parents Gianni and Susie opened in Newport, R.I., more than two decades ago — will channel those Italian roots. That starts with the design. Legami, set to open in October...
A taste of the Old Country in the Lowcountry
Sunday, October 13, 2024. The festivities start at 11:00 a.m. and ends when the last grape is stomped at 6:00 p.m. Come and celebrate Italian Heritage at Hutchinson Square in Downtown Summerville, SC. Get involved with the 2024 Summerville Italian Feast. All proceeds benefit the Educational Foundation of Dorchester County District II Schools. Last...
Otto & Pepe opens in Miami’s Wynwood Art District with a 21-seat pasta bar and natural wine
Otto & Pepe opened September 12 in Miami’s vibrant Wynwood Art District. It comes from South Florida hospitality veterans Gabriela Chiriboga and Samuel Ghouzi, who founded 1-800-LUCKY, the multi-concept Asian food hall also located in Wynwood. They’re billing it as Miami’s first pasta bar, with a focus on house-made pastas and natural wines. The me...
Table 301 to open Tavola, Italian with an American twist, 'flavors for all palates'
Table 301 is approaching new territory as its first restaurant outside of downtown Greenville is headed to the European-inspired Bridgeway Station in Mauldin, SC. Tavola, an Italian- and steak-centric restaurant, is set to open at the end of September. The 100-seat, 5,000-square-foot space located at 620 Bridgeway Blvd. will offer cuisine and wine...
Taste is Coming to Renaissance
Taste, the beloved Italian restaurant known for its exceptional cuisine and warm hospitality in Starkville, is excited to announce the opening of its second location in Renaissance at Colony Park, in Ridgeland, Mississippi. Taste is thrilled to bring the same quality and level of hospitality to the Jackson metro area that has made it a favorite in...
New Italian deli opens in Conway. New Jersey man opened because he missed food from home
A new Italian deli has opened in Conway. Leone’s Italian Deli, 337 Main St. in Conway, is still in the process of getting things set up, but that hasn’t stopped people from stopping by and ordering sandwiches. And owner Jim Leone hasn’t turned anyone away, serving them made-to-order sandwiches off his extensive menu. He is hoping to open officially...
Casadonna: Another sign that Miami has become a gastronomic capital.
Casadonna is a restaurant inspired by the cuisine of the Italian coast, developed in collaboration between Groot Hospitality and Tao Group Hospitality. The new concept accommodates 366 diners indoors, outdoors, and at the bar. Designed by Ken Fulk, the restaurant is located in the same Mediterranean-style building as the historic Women's Club of Mi...
Longtime Italian Favorite Toscana Divino Returns to Miami — As a Pop-Up
Toscana Divino, a mainstay in Miami’s dining scene for over a decade, is back — this time, as a limited-time pop-up in Key Biscayne. Hosted by Toscana Divino Hospitality Group, the Toscana Divino Experience takes over the Towers of Key Biscayne every Friday and Saturday evening. Executive chef Andrea Marchesin will lead the kitchen, creating region...
19th Italian Festa returns to Wilkes County (NC) this weekend
One of the biggest events celebrating Italian culture is returning to the Piedmont-Triad! Raffaldini Vineyards is hosting the 19th annual Festa Italiana September 21-22. Owner of the vineyards, Jay Raffaldini says the annual event is about "more than just wine" and joined The Local Vibe team to share what's planned for the weekend. During Festa Ita...
Review: Italian restaurant on Hutchinson Island feels like a tribute to grandma
Kyle Greene has plunged headfirst into one of his newest ventures, an Italian restaurant named Nonna’s. But he’s an experienced swimmer, so he knows what to do. The name "Nonna" evokes an image of an Italian grandmother wearing a well-loved apron while stirring a huge pot of fragrant tomato sauce. But Kyle G’s inspiration was actually his Italian g...