Eat Squad: Oliva a strong Italian contender
By Kristin Davis Do you have one of those restaurants hanging out in the back of your mind you will never forget? You know, the one where you remember precisely what you had, and when you think back to it, your mouth waters a little and your heart aches to return. For me, it's a tiny Italian restaurant in Boston I went to more than five...
Italy & USA. Azimut|Benetti Group at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2013
A fleet of 21 yachts including a world premier, and new offerings for the USA. Benetti bolsters its sales and after-sales services for the Americas.With the European boat show season barely over, the Azimut|Benetti Group is already flying to the other side of the ocean with important new offerings. Benetti's Vision 145' "Checkmate" will be making i...
'Festa dei Sette Pesci' in Ormond Beach on Christmas Eve
La Galleria Italian Market & Eatery, 298 S. Nova Road, Ormond Beach, will celebrate "Festa dei Sette Pesci," the Feast of the Seven Fishes, on Christmas Eve. This is a traditional Italian/American meal, featuring seven courses of authentically prepared seafoods from Executive Chef David Sabato. Two seatings are planned, at 4:30 and 6:3...
New restaurant opens in Jefferson
by Shalamar Blevins On Friday, May 1, Blue Ridge Bistro had its grand opening. The restaurant is located at 829 E. Main Street inside the Eldreth Inn in Jefferson. Blue Ridge Bistro offers Italian-American cuisine and is managed by Wesley Moore and his sous chef, Chad Hopkins. Moore, a 2012 graduate of Ashe County High School...
Flavors Of Italian Coast Line Come To Life In Heart Of Midtown
There's a coastline area of Italy known as Liguria – home to Genoa and Portofino – that is as well-known for its natural beauty as it is for its wonderful and unique cuisine. Welcome to Riviera Focacceria Italiana, a hidden gem in Midtown, now known as one of the few places in the U.S. that makes a traditional dish originated from Liguria....
Italian Pasta Bar Coming to 7th Street Market
Zia Pia imports will move to the back of the 7th Street Public Market later this month to add a hot pasta bar, among other things, to its Italian offerings. Owner Victoria Zabel says she hopes to be open in the new space, previously occupied by Meat & Fish Co. and What's Your Beef?, at the end of the month, but construction delays may push that...
Jim Fregosi, All-Star, Dies at 71; Angel Was Traded for Nolan Ryan
Jim Fregosi, a baseball lifer who made six All-Star teams as a player and managed the 1993 Philadelphia Phillies to the National League pennant, but who is probably best known — by New Yorkers, at least — as the player the Mets received from the California Angels in exchange for the future Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan in one of baseball's more i...
Laura Morelli to speak at Literary Guild
On August 11, author and art historian, Laura Morelli, will speak to the Literary Guild of St. Simons Island. Laura holds a Ph.D. in art history from Yale University, where she was a Bass Writing Fellow and Mellon Doctoral Fellow. She authored a column for National Geographic Traveler called "The Genuine Article" and contributes pieces abo...
Saint Leo restaurant on Oxford Square is a hot spot
By Allen Brewer After several years of planning, Emily Blount has finally opened her fist restaurant, Saint Leo, in the heart of Oxford. The old fashion wood-fire oven pizza restaurant, located on the east side of the Square, offers a newer, fresher taste for local pizza lovers. Opening on June 30, Saint Leo offers Oxonians a litt...
Pizza and 'pizzazz' coming to Dixon Blvd.
By Casey White The three "wise guys" behind a new Shelby restaurant hope to create a matchless experience for its customers when they open. Wize Guyz American Italian Restaurant, helmed by chef/owner Keith Tagner and owners Ghazi Elrehayel and Daryl Rosenberger, is set to open soon at 210 W. Dixon Blvd. The location was previously occupied by...
Italian compounder opening first US plant
The song of the South has led Italian compounder So.F.Ter Group to open its first plant in the United States in Lebanon, Tenn. Forli, Italy-based So.F.Ter is beginning production this week at the new 100,000-square-foot plant. The site employs 50 and has annual production of 50 million pounds on four twin-screw extrusion lines. Read more...
Italian restaurant opens on Sixth Avenue
By Charli Kerns Anthony Picariello knew exactly what the perfect name would be for his restaurant on Sixth Avenue, which opened at the site of the former Pampered Palate two weeks ago. "I moved here for my girlfriend, Stacie. Hence the name 'Mi Amore'," Picariello said. Both he and Stacie Coller grew up in Voorhees Township, N.J., ev...