As we all know by now, a 6.2-magnitude earthquake shook the towns of Amatrice, Accumoli and Pescara del Tronto, in central Italy, a beautiful part of the world and home to the famous Amatriciana pasta sauce. Leaving hundreds dead, even more injured, and countless homes and buildings in ruins, the tragedy that struck this small 2,000-resident town has touched the hearts of all of us across the globe.
Taking it one step further, chefs in Italy started a fundraising initiative to help those suffering, and some of our own chefs here in Miami are joining the effort. Called “Amatriciana,” with the prefix “ama” meaning “love,” this initiative calls upon chefs to choose a signature dish and donate 2€ per order to aid the victims. In Miami, some of our favorite Italian restaurants are following suit with one “All’Amatriciana” special that donates $2, per dish ordered, to earthquake relief in Italy.
Here’s where to go, and what to order, to help the cause:
Salumeria 104 {3451 NE 1st Avenue #104, Midtown; 305.424.9588} and TiramesU {101 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.532.4538}:
Chef Angelo Masarin and Chef Fabrizio Pintus are bringing back their Bucatini all’Amatriciana, a dish made with Amatrice’s signature Amatriciana pasta sauce and bursting with flavor from its tomato, pancetta, caramelized onions, crushed red pepper and cheese.
Spris {731 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach; 305.673.2020}:
At all three of its Midtown, Downtown and Lincoln Road locations, guests can order the Pizza Amatriciana, which is also made with Amatrice’s signature Amatriciana pasta sauce, tomato, pancetta, caramelized onions, crushed red pepper and cheese.
Segafredo L’Originale {1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach; 305.673.0047}:
Head to the original location on Lincoln Road, or hop over to its Bayside outpost, and drink and donate to the cause with one of their classic Bloody Mary’s.
All proceeds from these Graspa Group restaurants will benefit Croce Rossa Italiana, the Italian branch of the Red Cross, which is already on the scene and sending much-needed tools and volunteers to help find and heal the earthquake’s survivors. Those interested in helping the cause can also donate online here.