Embark on a Culinary Journey: Vecchia Birmingham Announces an Incredible New Season of Italian Cooking Classes! The secret to great Italian cooking lies in tradition, passion, and, of course, the freshest ingredients. Here at Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, we [...]
Mangia Bene and Be Merry: Your Guide to Vecchia's December Cooking Classes! The scent of pine needles, the jingle of bells, and the irresistible aroma of rich Italian butter—December is a time for tradition, gathering, and, most importantly, extraordinary [...]
Polpetta Pizza & Sweet Cannoli Dreams Every great Italian table begins with family — and here at Vecchia, my menu is no exception. Each dish tells our story, and every bite carries a little piece of our heart, our heritage, [...]
Our Sweetest Chapter: Welcome to Behind The Scoop Ciao, friends! Chef Benard here. I am so excited to finally be sharing this with you! Vecchia Gelato & Café is more than just coffee and gelato for us—it’s the next [...]
A Bittersweet Goodbye and a Sweet New Beginning After seven unforgettable years, we are closing a chapter that has meant everything to us. Moss Rock Tacos & Tequila has been more than just a restaurant—it's been the soundtrack of [...]
From a Skating Rink Dream to a Slice of Reality: The Vecchia Story I fell in love twice in my life. First with pizza. Then with Brianna. Looking back now, I see how both loves were destined to intertwine [...]
Coffee Cups, Courtrooms & Crust: How Chef Benard Found His Flame Every chef has a story — and Chef Benard Tamburello’s story starts not in an Italian villa or culinary school, but right here in Alabama, with a hot [...]
Tied Up in the Best Way Possible: Vecchia's Garlic Knot Rolls The aroma drifts through the air like a siren's call. It's that unmistakable scent of fresh-baked bread mingled with roasted garlic that stops passersby in their tracks [...]
The Art of Dough: How Vecchia Honors Neapolitan Tradition At Vecchia Pizzeria, we don't just make pizza dough — we honor it. For Chef Benard Tamburello, dough isn't just a mix of ingredients. It's a craft, a discipline, and—if [...]
Meet the Menu: Quattro Stagioni Pizza – Four Seasons, One Oven I remember the first time I tried to explain the Quattro Stagioni concept to our staff. "It's not just a pizza with different toppings," I told them, gesturing [...]