The Mayor of Marinara – Why Chef Benard Tamburello Is Birmingham’s Favorite Culinary Celeb The scent of wood smoke and rich, simmering tomatoes often drifts through the air of Bluff Park, a tell-tale sign that you're near Vecchia [...]
Every Beauty Needs a Brain: The Woman Behind Vecchia Pizzeria In the bustling heart of Hoover’s Italian food scene stands Vecchia Pizzeria, where the aroma of authentic Neapolitan pizza wafts through the air. At the forefront is Chef [...]
From Flour to Feast: A Morning Making Pasta at Vecchia Who would have thought that a Saturday morning could whisk you away to Italy? Yet, that’s the magic that unfolds the moment you step through the doors of Vecchia [...]
An Evening to Remember: Hosting the Perfect Private Event at Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato The moment you step through the doors of Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato in Birmingham, Alabama, you’re enveloped in an atmosphere that feels like home. The [...]
From the Brick Oven to the Open Flame: My Grilling Obsession Comes to Life Hey there, friends! It’s Chef Benard Tamburello, and today, I want to take you on a journey from my early days of grilling to the [...]
Throwing Dough & Taking Names: Inside a Vecchia Cooking Class Let’s be real—most cooking classes can feel as exciting as a soggy breadstick. But Vecchia Cooking Classes? They turn up the heat and bring the spice. Especially the Learn [...]
A Family Legacy in Every Link: Vecchia’s House-Made Italian Sausage The warm, golden light of the morning sun streams through the windows of Vecchia Pizzeria, illuminating motes of dust dancing in the quiet air. It's hours before the first [...]
From Hot Dogs to Brick Ovens: The Story of Chef Benard Tamburello At the heart of Vecchia Pizzeria, nestled in the Preserve community of Hoover, Alabama, lay a narrative woven from threads of grit, grief, and an undeniable passion [...]
From Italy to Alabama: Why We Only Use Molino Paolo Mariani Flour in Our Brick Oven Pizza The morning sun cast long shadows across the Italian countryside as Chef Benard Tamburello stepped out of his rental car. He'd traveled [...]
The Magic of Mozzarella: Unveiling Vecchia’s House-Made Fior di Latte At Vecchia Pizzeria, our mission extends beyond just making pizza; we are dedicated to honoring centuries of Italian tradition with each ingredient we use. Among these treasures, our [...]