A wine festival, the Foodstock food truck party and multiple special tastings and dinners are on the docket for food and drinks events happening around Phoenix this April.
Italo has rebranded as Italo Trattoria, your neighborhood go-to Italian joint for back-to-the-basics Italian cooking with a modern thread. A combination of bringing chef Lucky Lasagna on board, revamping the cocktail list, plus upping the service game by welcoming Sebastian Dallee (previously of
Heritage by Madison) to the Funka team as group GM has given the entire space a totally new feel, with incredibly delicious Italian food at honest prices.
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Choosing from a selection of carpaccio, the
Carpaccio Cipriani (RMB88) is a must-order. A classic beef carpaccio is elevated with the addition of sweet sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan cheese crisps, dots of creamy aioli and a refreshing dribble of basil oil, taking this usually ordinary dish to a whole new level.