New restaurant from Columbia group, Casa Santo Stefano, opening in Ybor this year
Columbia Restaurant Group is back at it again, debuting a new concept this year. Casa Santo Stefano is set to take over the former historic Ferlita Macaroni Factory at 1601 N. 22nd St. in Tampa. That's a two-minute walk away from its sister concept Columbia Restaurant. Although little has been shared about the forthcoming joint, its social media pa...
Osteria Morini Miami Beach Has Italian Cuisine Lover’s Googly-Eyed
Listen to how good this sounds. Decadent truffled ricotta ravioli with prosciutto, alongside Battilardo, a stunning meat and cheese board, and a robust Italian wine or a refreshing cocktail that pairs naturally with the cuisine…delizioso! At the premier, highly acclaimed Osteria Morini restaurant, Italy’s soulful cuisine and convivial spirit shine...
Asheville’s first all-day Italian eatery, Gemelli, opens Sept 12th
The latest culinary venture from Chef Anthony Cerrato, Gemelli marks its grand opening to the public September 12, 2022, bringing an all-day Italian dining experience to West Asheville, at 70 Westgate Pkwy., next to EarthFare. In the European-inspired, newly renovated space, restaurant-goers can expect gourmet Italian food and scratch-made pastas a...
Cirque Italia heads to Palmetto, Parrish improvements: 4 things to know in Manatee County
Cirque Italia has found a permanent home in Palmetto, following approval at a Manatee County land-use meeting on Thursday. The meeting also included major items like plans for a new State College of Florida campus and the creation of a new improvement district in Parrish. County commissioners gave Cirque Italia the green light to build a new perma...
Camerieri Zeppole Mix, LLC joins forces with National Comedian Mike Marino
Zeppole LLC announced today it will be sponsoring a popular Italian-American comedian -Mike Marino. The Chief Executive at Zeppole, LLC. Joseph Camerieri, the creator of its famous Zeppole Mix, said in a statement that comedian Mike. Marino has a huge social media following on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. “Marino directs his comedy to...
Gulfport restaurant Pia’s is expanding into Tutto Bene and rebranding as ‘Pia’s Veranda’
Italian food-lovers of Gulfport will no longer have to choose between Pia’s Trattoria and Tutto Bene for dinner, as Pia’s is expanding and taking over the space formerly occupied by its neighbor. According to the Gulfport Gabber, owner Pia Goff will create a new concept for the space, called Pia’s Veranda. Tutto Bene took to Facebook last week to a...
Florida Indigenous groups say Tampa's Columbus statue will come down ‘one way or another’
In the lead-up to Christopher Columbus Day on Oct. 10, local Indigenous groups have told City of Tampa officials to remove a Columbus statue from the park dedicated to him on Bayshore Boulevard and W Platt Street. But even if the city refuses to remove it, the group says the statue will come down. “One way, or another the statue of Columbus must an...
Chef Tony Macaroni previews his upcoming Carrollwood restaurant, opening early next year
There’s no deficit of Italian restaurants in Tampa Bay, and that number is only growing with new spots like Bonu Taverna and Ash opening soon on both sides of the bridge. But Chef Tony Macaroni claims that he makes the best Italian fare in Tampa—and that his customers can back him up.A first generation Italian-American born and raised in Brooklyn, ...
Mama Mozzarella to open at Gather GVL in Greenville, SC
Mama Mozzarella, an Italian deli restaurant concept with a twist, is coming to Gather GVL next month, Sept. 2022. Taking over the booth formerly belonging to The Pasta Addict, Mama Mozzarella will feature sandwiches, wraps + fun bites (like a Sicilian quesadilla) with an emphasis on local ingredients. We can’t wait to try the Caprese BLT with prosc...
Another Andretti Will Make NASCAR Debut
Fresh from winning the SRX Championship, Marco Andretti revealed Sunday that he will make his NASCAR debut in October. Andretti will race in NASCAR’s Xfinity race on the Charlotte Motor Speedway infield road course, known as the ROVAL on Oct. 8. Andretti broke the news on Twitter Sunday morning. The 35-year-old grandson of motorsports legend Mario...
You Must Taste The Cheese Wheel Pasta At This Unique Italian Restaurant In Florida
Nothing soothes the soul quite like a piping hot bowl of pasta and cheese. If you love carbs as much as we do, then you likely have an affinity for Italian restaurants. Luckily for Florida residents, they are in abundance throughout the Sunshine State. But there is one particularly unique Italian restaurant in Florida that has a dish that is an abs...
An Iconic Italian Restaurant With New Vibrance Is Reopening In Las Olas Boulevard
After extensive reimagination of the brand, Tavistock Restaurant Collection unveils Timpano Las Olas Fort Lauderdale. This iconic Italian restaurant brings new vibrancy to the Boulevard with a modern-classic menu, impressive craft cocktail list, rare whiskey program, and more. The restaurant offers an exclusive private wine-tasting room, library, a...