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Jacqueline Pirolo knows all about the grind. The Italy-born, Long Island–raised beverage director of Wine Spectator Award of Excellence winner Macchialina in Miami started her career at a grueling, sleep-at-the office film production job in New York City. But when one of her older brothers asked her to help open the Saint Austere restaurant in Broo...

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Weeks after the closure of Atlantic Beach restaurant Ocean 60, a new Italian restaurant is planned for the site.  Miami-based Salumeria 104, a trattoria-style restaurant specializing in salumi plates and traditional homemade Italian dishes, plans to take over the spot at 60 Ocean Blvd., according to Salumeria 104 parent company Graspa Group.   “We’...

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As Revere is seeing many changes in its neighborhoods, one of the many staples in Revere is the popular Vinny’s Market on the corner of Malden Street and Newhall Street. The store was opened 45 years ago by the Prezioso family who had immigrated from Cerignola, Italy. Owner Angelo Prezioso is a proud Italian immigrant who moved to the United States...

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Italian families many times are bonded over a passion and love of food. Recipes are passed down from generations, and the apple doesn’t fall very from the tree right down the street here either. There's a little slice of Italy in South Tampa at Joe and Son's Olive Oils. "The original Joe and Son’s market or grocery store started in Ybor City in 193...

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Italian Food Company owners Tony and Isis Wright never dreamed of opening a restaurant. With a love for Italy and good food came an opportunity the two couldn’t pass up. Now, patrons stopping by the bar-trattoria style restaurant are indulging in authentic southern Italian cuisine, with freshly-made Neapolitan (Naples-style) pizza, delicious boccas...

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Giordano's is an Italian restaurant that specializes in Chicago deep-dish pizzas. The idea for Giordano's was created in Torino, Italy, by Mama Giordano. She specialized in making what's called an Italian Easter Pie, which is the double-crusted and cheese-stuffed pizza we know today as the deep-dish pizza. In 1974, the first Giordano's was opened i...

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Deep in the heart of Ballast Point stands a small, unassuming cottage. From the outside, the building looks like an old family home. On the inside, however, hand-spun cheeses and flame throwing chefs mark it as anything but. For the past three years, Antonio Casamento has quietly entertained Tampa’s most sophisticated palates from behind these wall...

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Marketplace at Avalon Park is getting a new restaurant where the guest is the chef. Spoleto Italian Kitchen has signed on to be the newest vendor in the food hall, Marketplace at Avalon Park. Spoleto is known for its build-your-own portion of its menu, specifically pasta, where guests can choose their base, six ingredients, choice of sauce and garn...

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Partners Amanda Ventura and Christopher Doe recently opened Scuderia Italian Cuisine at 4805 Cortez Road W., next door to the Regal Oakmont cinema. Ask chef Doe about his favorite dishes, and he responds, “I love them all.” But in his heart of hearts it might be the chicken Marsala: two chicken breasts with sauteed mushrooms, white onions and roast...

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The Consulate General of Italy in Miami is pleased to present the fifth edition of FARE CINEMA – the Italian film festival that touches down in 100 cities around the world. Fare Cinema will be opening its doors once again at the Coral Gables Art Cinema in the heart of the beautiful City of Coral Gables. From May 6 through May 11, selected Italian m...

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