Carbone Miami is the sister restaurant of the original in New York which has been called the most influential American restaurants of the last decade. The South Beach location on Collins Avenue, which opened in January, marks the fourth Carbone in the roster, along with Hong Kong and Las Vegas. Partner and Chef Mario Carbone tells CBS4’s Lisa Petri...
READ MORECasa Isola, the newest restaurant by James Beard award-nominated chef José Mendín, is open for dinner. The Italian concept occupies the former Pubbelly Noodle Bar space in Miami Beach’s Sunset Harbour neighborhood, which ceased operations in the fall of 2019. An indoor/outdoor space decked in a Mediterranean-inspired décor of white and blues, Mendí...
READ MOREThe National Italian American Bar Association announces the passing on March 21, 2021 of an accomplished member, Vincent Angelo “Vin” Marchetti of Stearns Weaver Miller, Tampa, Florida based law firm. Vin practiced in land use, zoning, permitting, land use litigation, government affairs and economic development projects. His hand extended to public...
READ MOREThe 35th Palm Beach International Boat Show will take place from March 25 to 28, providing Benetti with the opportunity to showcase the eighth Delfino 95, a highly successful model with exterior styling by Giorgio M. Cassetta and interiors by Fort Lauderdale–based La Mer Design’s Nikki Fhon and the Shipyard’s Interior Style Department. Delfino 95 i...
READ MOREPeople like Brittany Rappise, a Pensacola makeup artist-turned-food truck operator, have shown that one thin silver lining to shine through during the COVID-19 pandemic is the perseverance of the human spirit. Like so many others at this time last year, Rappise's world caved in when everything shut down. As a traveling theatrical wig and makeup de...
READ MOREAfter months of great anticipation, DalMoros Fresh Pasta To Go announces their exciting grand opening in St. Petersburg, Florida this Spring. This is the first franchise in the United States for the popular, fast-casual, fresh pasta concept originating in Venice, Italy in 2012. Italian food lovers will delight in DalMoros St. Pete’s wide variety...
READ MORESanta Margherita is delighted to celebrate the diamond anniversary of its popular and favored varietal, Pinot Grigio. For the past sixty years, Santa Margherita has been establishing Pinot Grigio as an elegant, modern wine that has now become a trailblazer and the leading Italian Pinot Grigio throughout the US. With thousands of bottles uncorked wo...
READ MOREThe man behind one of Coral Gables’ longtime favorite restaurants, Eating House, has expanded his presence in the neighborhood with the opening of Luca Osteria and Bar (116 Giralda Ave.), debuting late last month. The restaurant channels restaurateur Giorgio Rapicavoli’s Italian background, serving up his interpretation of classic dishes. Think dis...
READ MORE2020 was a tough year for the restaurant industry, but that didn’t stop Chef Adrianne Calvo from opening two restaurants. Now, just a few months into a new year, she’s opening a third. Coming soon to the former Cibo Wine Bar space on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, Forte by Chef Adrianne will serve Italian classics in the atmosphere of a Tuscan-style...
READ MORECristiano Musillo is quick to point out that while Italy is best known for food, furniture, fashion and fast cars, the country’s most impactful products are its factory equipment, the machines that make other countries productive. The birthplace of the Renaissance has long been known as a place that blends the aesthetic with the efficient and beaut...
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