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tions are very generous. The talented chefs along with their loyal and efficient staff do a terrific job. There is an expanded beer selection and additional wines.
Many Italian entrees are to be found on the menu including Baked Ziti, Chicken Parmigiana, Manicotti and Sausage and Peppers Parmigiana, Hero sandwiches, Calzones and their delicious Garlic Knots round out the menu nicely. Now diners can even order more from the expanded daily specials. Guests can dine-in at their New York themed restaurant or they will deliver in NW Bradenton. They have been very popular with the locals in the surrounding areas, and for good reason. I personally love their pizza.
Although he is not new in the restaurant business, Owner Vinny Esposito has started a new life, an Italian Market and
Gourmet Deli with the recent opening of his Vinny’s Italian Kitchen at 5537 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach, (941-896-9754). A paisan from
Moving from Pine Avenue, Anna Maria last year, Vinny’s Italian Kitchen is now 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). Guest can enjoy the porch dining with 20 seats. They specialize in gourmet take-out, especially dinners. Sous Chef Idalis Gonzales pre- pares many of the meals here along with a great sup- porting team and Vinny is also on hand of course.
Vinny's Italian Kitchen offers authentic Italian food with many items imported from Italy. A native of Italy, Chef Vincenzo and staff prepares all
dishes in the kitchen by hand, just like his mother and grandmother before him. Featuring a bakery also, Vinny's offers a full menu of almost every Italian dish imaginable, he only uses the freshest ingredients avail- able 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 & Groceries and Full-Service Catering. A huge selection of wines are available and enjoy their new wine and coffee bar. New is their gelato and authentic N.Y bagels. Yes, things are looking great for Vinny’s Italian Kitchen!
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vinny wanted to help his fellow countrymen in Italy and was able to raise over $4,000 for the Belcolle Hospital in his Italian hometown of Viterbo. Wow, how terrific of him and all who donated, thank you!
They offer full service catering for all occasions and also have 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 always happy and full whenyouchoose authenticItalian.Whenyou’rereallyhungry,you can't go wrong with Brick-Oven Pizza, Lasagna, or Parmigiana. Open Monday through Saturday 11 to 7PM, try them today.
For over ten years now, Lotsa Lobster at 8780 South Trail in Sarasota (941-915-2529) has been a very successful Maine lobster and New England Seafood Market. They also offer a fabulous selection of fresh Florida seafood including grouper, snapper and shrimp.
The North Atlantic seafood is fresh and includes haddock, cod, tuna, swordfish, salmon, sea scallops, mussels, steamer clams, cherrystones, and more. Lobsters are an incredibly healthy, low choles- terol food, which have fewer calories and saturated fats than both
Vinny Esposito welcomes you to Vinny’s Italian Kitchen in Holmes Beach
Newark, New Jersey,
Vinny is an extremely
personable fellow who
really loves what he does, and what he does is create some delicious and authentic Italian cuisine right in “the heart of Anna Maria Island.”
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