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Get the Good Stuff at Gratzzi Italian Grille

Gratzzi Richie's Fried Burrata

Walking into Gratzzi Italian Grille feels like you’ve entered home. Albeit a very upscale and beautifully decorated home, but a location with a familiar sense of place nonetheless, even if one has never visited before. The first aspect of the spacious yet cozy eatery that catches the eye are the high-ceilings, upscale decorations and artwork (I was instantly drawn to … Continue Reading

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Cafe Cibo Takes Me Back in Time to My Sicilian Grandmother

Cafe Cibo Dishes

I grew up in New Jersey in the 1970s-early 80s. It seems like, back then, that all of my friends were either Jewish, or Italian. Maybe some Irish too. It was old school northeast—New York / New Jersey area. (Cue “The Soparanos” theme music.)  I also grew up with an Italian grandmother. It sounds like a cliché, but my maternal … Continue Reading

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Beau n Mo Two Point Oh! (2.0)

We’ve loved Beau n Mo’s from the start when they opened in 2015, but apparently, they were just getting warmed up.

They started as Beau n Mo’s Italian Eating House, but then things evolved where they became most popular for their steaks, and changed to Beau n Mo’s Chicago Style Steakhouse.

We thought the Italian options were good, but the … Continue Reading

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“When the World Seems to Shine Like You’ve Had Too Much Wine”…That’s Sophia’s

Sophia's Italian Food Options

The highly anticipated opening of Sophia’s Cucina + Enoteca, brought to you by the owners of Lolita’s Wine Market, Chef Alex and Kelly Rodriguez, is Thursday, May 23rd at 5:00pm. Yes, that’s tomorrow.

I would say run don’t walk to Sophia’s! You can make your reservations on Opentable.

Read the original article we wrote about the planned opening here

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Best Pasta in St. Petersburg FL 2019

Spaghetti Bolognese

Mangia! Mangia! I remember my Sicilian grandmother always saying this to me as a kid – Eat! Eat!

I ate so much pasta as a kid, that by the time I was a young adult, I swore off the stuff for several years.

Now I am back in love with pasta, and I eat it about once a week.

The … Continue Reading

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BellaBrava’s Features Menu Delights With Unique & Delicious Dishes

BellaBrava

Arriving on the St Pete scene in 2005, BellaBrava has been a mainstay in downtown for many years. Well before the restaurant boom that has hit us now. Originally occupying the space on Central Avenue, where The Acropolis Greek Taverna is now, they moved to their iconic Beach Dr location in 2010.

After Chef Jeffrey Jew and the partners of … Continue Reading

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BellaBrava Has a Winner for Their 2018 Italian Recipe Contest

Caserecce with Swordfish, Fried Eggplant, and Mint
BellaBrava’s Cooking Competition Finale à la Master Chef

Raise your hand if you like to watch cooking shows. Me too. Actually, Master Chef is my favorite.

It was quite exciting and fun that BellaBrava conducted the finale of their Numero Uno recipe contest in the fashion of a cooking show.

Bravo to Debbie Reid for winning with her dish, “Lamb … Continue Reading

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