Ensconced in the beautiful Gateway Plaza on the southeast corner of Sample Road and Federal Highway, the quaint and inviting Rocca Trattoria is the perfect spot for lovers of authentic Italian fare. “We have been open for six months now,” says co-owner Moises Cruz, an experienced Italian chef who operated the famous Marola’s in Coral Springs. “My b...

In a first for the neighborhood, a sparkling new steakhouse and bar is opening soon on 4th Street North, led by a star-studded team of chefs. Frankie’s Italian Chophouse has its official Grand Opening on July 1 at 8901 4th Street North. Promising a “classic meets modern” approach, Frankie’s will specialize in high quality steaks and meats, fine win...

The University of North Florida’s Division of Continuing Education and the Brooks College of Health will offer “In the Footsteps of St. Francis,” a six-week educational and experiential tourism trip open to the public and adults of any age that will embark this October. Participants will journey to the Italian regions of Umbria and Tuscany for the...

Agostino Ripa, a renowned chef, and owner of a successful restaurant in New York City for the past two decades, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of his latest culinary venture, Hudson Grill. Situated in the heart of Pasco County, Hudson Grill is a vibrant bar and restaurant that promises to tantalize taste buds with its delectable menu and...

In the Neapolitan dialect of southern Italy, “pummarola” means tomato. That was the nickname given to Rosa Donna Rummo’s red sports car, which she was known for driving around Naples in the late ’60s and early ’70s. Now, in South Florida, four of her seven grandsons have paid homage to their matriarch by naming their boutique brand of eateries Pumm...

Florida State University is celebrating 50 years of discoveries at the archaeological treasure of Cetamura del Chianti with the inauguration of a new museum in the Tuscany region of Italy. Perched on a hilltop in the Chianti Mountains, the Cetamura del Chianti site was once settled by the Etruscans, Romans, and Italians of the Middle Ages.   Fifty...

The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast is looking for a “Junior Project Manager – Business Events”. The candidate will support the IACCSE’s projects and events senior team to enhance different initiatives, including Chamber’s signature business events. The junior project manager will be tasked with researching and securing venues, planning...

Florida baseball two-way standout Jac Caglianone has been named one of three finalists for the 2023 Golden Spikes Award, as announced by USA Baseball on Wednesday afternoon.  The winner of the 45th Golden Spikes Award will be announced on June 25 during a special presentation on ESPN's "Baseball Tonight" at 2:30 p.m. ET, leading into game two of th...

During the Italian National Day, celebrating Italian Republic Day, organized by the Italian Consulate General in Miami, 1000 Miglia presented upcoming events to be organized in the United States. The evening, which took place at the Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gable, was an important opportunity to announce developments in the Red Arrow's activities...

The much-anticipated Morrone’s N.Y. Deli, Restaurant, Pizzeria and Bakery has a menu, a website, social media pages and — most importantly — an opening date. Did we say much-anticipated? “All day long, people have been asking for weeks when we’re opening,” said owner Ermanno Morrone. Here’s the latest: Morrone’s, 5913 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton, opens...