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In earlier times, comedians paid their dues by slogging through years of nightclub dates, the majority of them underwhelming, before the standup act became rock-tumbler polished and big audiences started showing up. Only then was the comedian considered ready for TV and movies. Eric D’Alessandro is the complete opposite. In some ways, he is the tex...

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A slice of Italy is rolling into Tampa. Cipriano Zonin, a family-owned pizzeria steeped in tradition, is set to make its debut in Tampa Bay this May. The brand new mobile pizzeria will offer its authentic old-world recipes, made with imported Italian ingredients and cooked to perfection in a stone oven. The grand opening will coincide with National...

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When Paola Bedin started cycling competitively at age seven in her home country of Italy, she could never have imagined decades later she'd be running her own cycling apparel company right here in Tampa Bay. "I started with my dad and my uncle and I had this little bike and I was like, 'de, de, de, de,' and I never gave up," said Bedin. One of the...

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Saturday April 15th & Sunday April 16th. Our Festa Italiana Weekend events – Bocce & Bellinis and Winefest of Italy will be returning to the Ybor City district in April 2023. We are extremely grateful for all the years of loyal support and look forward to continuing the celebration of Italian culture and heritage in Tampa Bay with you this year. Fe...

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BellaBrava first opened in the heart of downtown St. Pete more than a decade ago. It recently expanded to the booming Midtown Tampa neighborhood, and now the owners are ready to introduce the region to a third brick-and-mortar. The new BellaBrava will join The Hub at Bexley in the fall of 2023. “We are so excited to announce that we are opening our...

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A taste of Chicago is ready to come to Florida. Buona, maker of Chicago’s Original Italian Beef, has announced its continued national expansion with plans to target additional U.S. high-growth markets. The regional Chicago icon will target Florida, as well as Texas and Arizona for new franchise locations in the coming year, as well as added expansi...

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Cousin Vinny’s, a New York-style deli, has its sights set on Seminole Heights in the city of Tampa. I’m in favor of any restaurant that reminds me of one of my all-time favorite films. The owners are bringing massive, piping hot Italian sandwiches to the city of Tampa, and delivering them direct to your door. This is a passion project for executive...

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Award-winning Italian jazz vocalist and composer Chiara Izzi will perform at the Carrollwood Cultural Center on Saturday, March 4, at 8 p.m. Based in New York City since 2014, Izzi received first place in the 2011 Montreux Jazz Festival Vocal Competition from Quincy Jones. In 2020, she won one Independent Music Award for Best Jazz Song with Vocals...

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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...

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It’s never taken Chris Ponte this long to open a restaurant. First, there was the pandemic and the corresponding shutdown. Then, the inevitable delays — shortages in supplies, equipment and labor. But also: Opening a restaurant of this caliber just takes time. Now, more than 3 1/2 years since its inception. Ponte Modern American has finally opened....

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