Italian olive oil took the spotlight at the latest edition of FITCE in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, a prominent international expo conference in the United States. The event attracted the participation of seventy countries, recognizing Florida as the preferred gateway for expanding business not only in the United States but also in the adjacent market...

The twenty second annual Galbani Feast of Little Italy returns to Abacoa in Jupiter November 3-5, bringing its quintessential ambiance, a packed lineup of Italian-American entertainers, and delicious cuisine to the neighborhood. Guests are welcome from 4 to 10 p.m. on Friday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Admissio...

Even though there are other pretty great options for Italian food in New Tampa, if you like feeling like family as you enjoy traditional comfort food “Italiano,” you need to visit my friends Pat Ciaccio and Erik Ravenna at Johnny C’s Italian Eatery, located in the small plaza on Cross Creek Blvd. at Morris Bridge Rd.  Jannah and I — and photographe...

On 24 of October in Orlando, Florida at County Mayor's City Hall, the Honorary Consul of Orlando, the Lawyer Antonella Brancaccio after one year of negotiations with the administration of Orange County’s Mayor, Jerry Demings, has managed to get a proclamation that recognizes the Italian contribution in the geographic area. The Honorary Consul, open...

There are plenty of chain restaurants that are based in Florida. Examples are Red Lobster, Outback Steakhouse, and Olive Garden. And many people love the predictability of these restaurants. You generally know what you're going to get. Others, however, enjoy visiting family-owned businesses that are unique and not part of any chain. The meals are a...

When most people doodle during a meeting or sketch out a quick image during a game of Pictionary, they don’t ponder what will become of their finished works. Perhaps they’ll be tossed into the trash, or someone will save them, preserving the drawings for years to come. At The Ringling Museum, 500 Years of Italian Drawings from the Princeton Univers...

Rollins Museum of Art - 1000 Holt Avenue-2765, Winter Park, FL. Until January 7, 2024. The exhibition shows a selection of works from the Haukohl Family Collection, the largest private collection of Florentine Baroque art from the 16th to the 18th centuries. The collection has been assembled over more than 35 years by Houston-based art collector a...

One of the best parts of being a food writer are the restaurant recommendations I get from readers. I love hearing, “Oh my gosh, I know a place you have to try!” Or better yet, when readers tell me exactly where I need to go and what I should order. Some of my favorite eateries fell onto my radar simply by word of mouth. (And any small business own...

Consorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino is thrilled to announce its return to the United States for the latest edition of Benvenuto Brunello. This annual, exclusive wine tasting event offers a unique opportunity to get an early taste of the newest vintage releases, featuring Brunello di Montalcino 2019 and Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2018. Ove...

About six years ago, David Grutman took Noah Tepperberg on a boat ride around Miami. The Groot Hospitality founder wanted to show his best friend, the co-CEO of Tao Group Hospitality alongside co-CEO Jason Strauss, a property he had recently purchased. The landmark Mediterranean Revival building, which first opened in 1926 as the home of the Miami...