Italian restaurant, wine and cheese bar coming to Mauldin's Bridgeway Station
An upscale Italian restaurant and a wine and cheese bar are coming to the BridgeWay Station development in Mauldin this spring. Restaurant Rocco and The Plank, a wine and spirits bar, are planned for the upcoming food hall and gathering place. The new two-level, 5,000-plus square foot building will feature both restaurants as part of the Dine Devel...
A replica of the Pinta is open for tours in City of Biloxi
Christopher Columbus set sail with three ships: the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria. Two out of those three ships have become replicas that you can tour. The Pinta replica is docked in Biloxi at the Schooner Pier Complex. A replica of one of Christopher Columbus’ famous ships, the Pinta, is now available for tours. The floating museum was crea...
New pizzeria offers authentic Italian wood-fired pizzas
At Capella Pizzeria, more than just the inspiration for the dish comes from Italy. The ingredients do, too, as well as the training to make the authentic wood-fired pizzas. Because of that, owner Mehmet Ozbey said he hopes the restaurant — located at 4700 U.S. 280 in the Inverness Village Center — will “feel like a little corner of Italy” for every...
'Made with love': This Highlands spot serves authentic Italian with a touch of soul
One of my favorite questions to ask business owners is how they came up with the name of their company. Sometimes, the reason is clear. Other times, it seems completely random. With The Black Italian, it might seem obvious — but when I caught up with owners Anthony and Paula Hunter, they told me the name of their restaurant in the Highlands isn't a...
New Italian restaurant with homemade pasta and weekend brunch opens in St. Lucie County
Casa Pasta Cucina, a new Italian restaurant featuring homemade pasta and a weekend brunch, has replaced the short-lived The Fort Social small plates restaurant in downtown Fort Pierce. It opened Jan. 21 in The Galleria of Pierce Harbor building and will have a grand opening celebration on March 1. The new restaurant is starting with limited menus f...
Food In Italian Culture: Understanding Italy Through Its Traditional Cuisine
Discussing the role of food in Italian culture is pretty much the underlying theme of this entire website. The Mediterranean Diet, Slow Food, la cucina povera… these concepts all speak to the importance of what Italians choose to eat, how they prepare it, and who they share their meals with. And of course, the history and traditions behind the regi...
City of Tampa Lights Up in Honor of Sister City Agreement with Agrigento, Italy
The City of Tampa is proud to honor the 31st anniversary of our Sister City Agreement with Agrigento, Italy by lighting up the skyline in the national colors of Italy: green, white, and red. This will take place beginning at sunset on February 5, 6, and 7 as a symbol of our deep friendship and cultural exchange between our two cities. Agrigento and...
Andreani Opens U.S. Distribution Arm
Andreani, known throughout Europe as the premier distributor of motorcycle and bicycle suspension products, announced today the opening of their first U.S. office and distribution center, located in Hendersonville, North Carolina. The facility is building a stock of products from their own lines as well as well-known brands that will be distributed...
The One Italian-American Restaurant In Mississippi With Surprisingly Delicious Pies
Right on the eastern edge of the Mississippi Delta Region, Greenwood is a charming little town that’s home to one of the oldest restaurants in Mississippi. The Crystal Grill has been serving up some of the south’s finest food for nearly a century, and this is one restaurant where you’ll want to save room for dessert. Family-owned and operated since...
This Leesburg Italian restaurant was so popular, it needed more space
In only three years, Brooklyn’s Pizzeria has become so popular that it outgrew its little space in the Winn-Dixie plaza in South Leesburg. The restaurant recently moved a couple doors down and now has a larger dining area where customers can enjoy all the Italian specialties. Owners James and Shawna Pancari purchased the restaurant from the previo...
Forbici, a celebrated Italian restaurant in Tampa, could expand to St. Pete
Forbici is one of the top spots in all of Tampa for fine Italian cuisine. The restaurant puts a modern twist on classic dishes, and offers up a sensational pizza in Tampa’s Hyde Park Village. This restaurant is part of Next Level Brands, a group headed up by prolific restaurateur Jeff Gigante. Next Level just recently opened Boulon Brasserie in Wat...
Tennessee lawmakers push to replace Columbus Day holiday in favor of 'Super Bowl Monday'
The Monday after the Super Bowl has traditionally been one of the least productive work days in the U.S., research over the years has suggested. So, one state is proposing to give most workers the day off. A bill proposed in Tennessee by state Sen. London Lamar and Rep. Joe Towns Jr. suggests the Columbus Day holiday be nixed and replaced with a da...