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Chef Vinny Esposito at his very popular Vinny’s Italian Kitchen on Holmes Beach
Vinny’s Italian Kitchen is situated in the beautiful AMI Plaza location in what was Lobstahs and before that Martiniville. The store is fresh and inviting with to-go orders only (or food and wine shopping inside). They specialize in gourmet take-out, especially dinners. Vinny and Virginia along with a trio of kitchen help is also on hand of course to ensure all runs smoothly.
Vinny's Italian Kitchen offers authentic Italian food with many items imported from Italy. A native of Italy, Chef Vincenzo and staff pre- pares all dishes in the kitchen by hand, just like his mother and grand-
mother before him. Featuring a bakery as well, Vinny's offers a full menu of almost every Italian dish imaginable, he only uses the freshest ingredients available to prepare rustic, old-school Italian dishes. They offer a full lunch and dinner menu, Artisan Italian Breads, Rustic Pizza, Italian Deli Meats & Cheeses, Hot and Cold Sandwiches, Gelato, Espresso, Imported Italian Pastries, Cookies & Cakes, Italian Specialties and Groceries. A huge selection of wines are now available. Yes, things are looking and tasting great at Vinny’s Italian Kitchen!
They specialize in carry-out and most food can be ordered bake-at-home style. Their prices are very reasonable and your menu can be customized for any event you have, either large or small. Everyone is alwayshappyandfullwhenyouchoose authenticItalian.Whenyou’re really hungry, you can't go wrong with Brick-Oven Pizza, Lasagna, or Parmigiana. Open Tuesday through Saturday 11 to 7PM, try Vinny’s Italian Kitchen today.
Situated on Main Street in downtown Sarasota, Lucile Pizza & Wine Bar offers wood-fired pizza, pasta, vegetables and desserts. The eatery specializes in a wide variety of plant-based and vegetable-for- ward options, as well as plenty of gluten-free choices. The idea for Lucile was inspired by Co-Owner Ryan Boeve’s maternal grandmother, who challenged him to create imaginative and expressive dishes from a young age. Boeve embraces a plant-based philosophy and continuously seeks innovative techniques to employ vegetables, seeds and grains in his cuisine.
Lucile’s approach is similar to its sister restaurant also on Main Street, Lila, focusing on healthy, clean, organic and locally-
Little An
Italy in the heart of na Maria Island!
Chef/Owner Vinny Esposito and staff welcome you!
ITALIAN MARKET & GOURMET TAKE OUT
Rustic Pizza • Artisan Italian Breads • N.Y. Bagels • Italian Deli, Sandwiches and Pastries • Gelato • Espresso • Wines
“All Imported from Italy”
Enjoy Our Wine and Coffee Bar!
Serving Lunch and Dinner 11-7pm Mon- Sat
5337 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach 941-896-9754 • www.ItalianAMI.com
Celebrating 30 Years!
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