Miami, FL – June 24, 2015 – Foodies had an opportunity to preview La Moderna Miami, the latest restaurant & bar in Sunset Harbour, which combines modern Italian classics from la cucina (the kitchen), skillfully-crafted cocktails and Neapolitan-style pizza, served in a sophisticated and lively space, with more than a touch of Italian flare. La Moderna’s original location is in the trendy Testaccio neighborhood in Rome. The evening, which was hosted by owner Luca D’Angelo, showcased the talents of renown European bartenders Valentino Longo and Rusty Cerven. The duo wowed attendees with their drink-mixing skills while delicious crudos were served from the kitchen of Chef Manuel Lanni. La Moderna Miami includes a meticulously crafted copper bar and extensive millwork that was fabricated in Italy.

Luca D’Angelo

Luca D’Angelo

Philip Levine, Luca D’Angelo, & Scott Robins

Luca D’Angelo & Scott Robins

Larry Mele & Luca D’Angelo

Josh Berman, Gabriel Sheldon, Marissa Nadel, & Devon Rivkind

Valentino Longo & Rusty Cerven

Rusty Cerven & Valentino Longo

Luca D’Angelo & Steve Polisar

Philip Levine & Scott Robins

Marc Sitzer, Melissa Dunn, & Debbie Robins

Marc Sitzer, Melissa Dunn, Debbie Robins, Jeannie & Scott Jontiff, & Wendy Chernin

Marilena Fruncillo

Antonio Borriello

Chef Manuel Lanni, Luca D’Angelo, & Antonio Borriello

Chef Manuel Lanni, Luca D’Angelo, Antonio Borriello, & Larry Mele

Luca D’Angelo, Chef Manuel Lanni, Mario Maltese, Antonio Borriello, & Larry Mele

Michael Larkin, Josh Oberhausen, & Luca D’Angelo

Michael Larkin, Carmel Dubuque, & Josh Oberhausen

Rustislav Cerven, Luca D’Angelo, & Jose Ortiz

Jose Ortiz, Larry Mele, & Luca D’Angelo

Luca D’Angelo, Scott & Debbie Robins