Ciao! Italian Bistro Takes Over Pagelli’s Spot At Wiregrass

By Gary Nager

Photos by GalleriesByJayne.com

Considering how packed the Shops at Wiregrass mall have been throughout the recent holiday shopping season, I’m sure most of you already know that Ciao! Italian Bistro has replaced Pagelli’s Italian Grill in the mall. Hopefully, you’ve also already sampled some of the cuisine at Ciao!, but if you haven’t, I’m hear to report about some pretty impressive menu items I’ve already gotten to sample in the short month or two that Ciao! has been open.Continue reading

Baker’s Gallery—A Year Of Great Cakes, Baking Supplies & Much More!

By Gary Nager

Alexandra Auguste was born in Haiti but she has been in the U.S. for more than four decades, including more than 30 years in Long Island, NY. More important than where she’s been however, is where she is now…behind the counter at The Baker’s Gallery in the Pebble Creek Collection on Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd., creating unique cakes, cupcakes, butter rolls and even delicious “pate” pastries from her native country, stuffed with meat, chicken and even codfish — all at great prices!Continue reading