Macchia

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Hideaway Island House by Frank Macchia 2008

Macchia, on the other hand, was aiming to introduce Pinellas County to the gastropub trend that has swept American metropolitan areas in the past two years.

Shackleton's and Dom Macchia part ways Peter Schorsch 2009

Together with Greg Pugh, owner of St. Petersburg's Ringside Cafe, Macchia is exploring the idea of a downtown St. Pete diner, one with banana splits and eggs all day--but still with the sophistication and culinary ambition that has been Macchia's signature.

Shackleton's and Dom Macchia part ways Peter Schorsch 2009

According to Soronen and Macchia, this split is partly due to a divergent vision of the restaurant's concept, and partly as a byproduct of the slow pace of opening Shackleton's has been seriously delayed by permitting and construction issues.

Shackleton's and Dom Macchia part ways Peter Schorsch 2009

From a Sicilian family, Macchia once interviewed at Bella Brava back in her Redwoods days and is eager to utilize their pizza oven and other specialized equipment.

Food and Wine Wednesday: Domenica Macchia moving to Bella Brava Peter Schorsch 2009

While Soronen insists Shackleton's will open toward the end of next week under new chef William Harrison, with the gastropub concept still in place with a little tweaking and some of the high-end dishes removed, Macchia has found her next project.

Shackleton's and Dom Macchia part ways Peter Schorsch 2009

Macchia will join the Bella Brava team with the aim of retooling the menu with a price cap of $18 for entrees: "More rustic and homey, with easy menu descriptions--if they can't pronounce it, they're not going to order it."

Food and Wine Wednesday: Domenica Macchia moving to Bella Brava Peter Schorsch 2009

Television ads highlight its helpful customer service, featuring Sun Country CEO Bill La Macchia Jr. going door to door, taking out the garbage for potential customers.

Sun Country Shines 2008

Macchia is talking about the visual cue you get when cooking with gas, the ability to see the size of the flame and gauge the amount of heat being pumped out.

Q&A: Are high-Btu burners and induction cooktops worth their added cost? 2008

Along the sides of the escarpment Macchia-like evergreen and semi-evergreen scrub occurs with species such as Dracaena schizantha, Cadia purpea, Buxus hildebrandtii, and Pistacia aethiopica, while remnants of Juniperus forest grow at higher altitudes on the mountains.

Somali montane xeric woodlands 2008