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Vino E Olio, an Italian restaurant specializing in Tuscan fare, is slated to debut at 139 NE 39th Street in Miami’s Design District sometime in September.
News of a new Italian restaurant opening doesn’t exactly set hearts aflutter around here, but the chef of Vino E Olio, Andrea Menichetti, brings with him an uncommonly strong culinary background. Part of it is in his genes: His father Maurizio Menichetti, a sommelier and vineyard owner, along with his mother, Valeria Piccini, founded a famed restaurant (Da Caino) in Maremma, Italy. Each parent has received two Michelin stars, which doesn’t technically make Andrea a 4-star Michelin chef, but it does suggest that he learned an awful lot about cooking while growing up.
Vino E Olio will be Andrea’s first restaurant, and promises to feature
“produce, cheeses, and meats that come from small local producers”, as
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well as wines from his father’s vineyard. Andrea’s signature dishes
include Tortelli Cacio e Pere, or tortelli pasta stuffed with sheep
cheese and pears; and, for dessert, almond cannoli with chocolate
mousse and Grand Marnier cream.
The contemporary space will boast glass lit walls and an outdoor terrace;
altogether, it will seat 220. As you can see in the first photo, the
high-concept design will make the dining room look just like an artist
rendering!
