Little Italy in the Grove

In the heart of the Grove, Farinelli 1937 serves Italian Cuisine perfect for a fne dining experience

BY MICAELA MONTERO, STAFF WRITER

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IN THE Grove is a staple of a great weekend. Located in the heart of CocoWalk, Farinelli 1937 serve many Italian foods to perfection as it offers a relaxing and warm environment for a day out.

Farinelli’s location in coconut grove is perfect for a night out or an afternoon meal, due to their welcoming and relaxing environment. The vintage inspired furniture welcomes its guests with both indoor and outdoor seating, complete with a lovely view of the Coconut Grove streets.

A great spot for families, teens and couples, Farinelli’s attracts all kinds of people making it a perfect spot for the Gables student body. The name of authentic Italian restaurant Farinelli 1937 comes from its founder Maurizio Farinelli, who carried on his grandmother Alma Farinelli’s traditional restaurant in Bologna, Italy in 1937.

As an appetizer, they offer charcuterie boards or “Salumi e Formaggi” with several options of cheese and cured meats to choose from. Some options include the “jamón Iberico” or their aged Parmigiano Reggiano. Many of them are imported from Italy, so it’s a fne way to begin an authentic Italian meal.

They also have other options to share in their sides section, known as “Cicchetti,” that ranges from locally sourced seafood to fresh vegetables.

After the frst course, their main platter is served and Farinelli’s boasts about their unique pizza options, each made with care in their “custom-made copper-coated woodburning ovens.” Their most popular dish is off-menu, but available if one asks, and is black truffe pizza that is made with truffe paste, mozzarella, parmesan, goat cheese, shaved black truffe and truffe oil. All of their pizzas can also be made vegan upon request. Along with this, their salads hold options for vegetarians like the “Insalate Mista.”

On the menu, there are countless traditional Italian options such as their “Pagnotelli,” meaning sandwiches, which are made using pizza dough and in a variety of favor profles and styles. The bistecchina has grilled steak, roasted red peppers, grilled zucchini, pesto and chimichurri; for a higher cost these sandwiches can also be made gluten-free.

With all organic, free-range and antibioticfree ingredients, Farinelli’s provides the best for their visitors. Their herbs, which local school Palmer Trinity School often provides, are grown pesticide-free and without chemicals or fertilizers. The goal is to encourage sixth and seventh-graders to utilize their indoor

hydroponics/ aeroponics

garden and outdoor garden.

“By educating students about how food grows and where it comes from, we can empower them to make more thoughtful, environmentally conscious choices, minimize their carbon footprint, and most importantly, eat healthier,” Uribe said.

For dessert they offer bread pudding, cannolis and the classic biscotti with their most popular items being the Nutella pizza and tiramisu. If need be, customers are able to request that any of the desserts be gluten-free or add a side of ice cream.

“I’ve always enjoyed visiting the Grove and Farinelli’s has become a big part of that. I love their food and I am always down to go there,” junior Peter D’alincourt said.

. Located at 3197 Commodore Plaza in Miami, Farinelli’s offers an excellent dining experience that has attention to detail. Open from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. everyday, their food creates a welcoming and pleasant experience that is defnitely worth the trip.

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