Your Italian aperitivo spot for your business lunch and after-office hours deserves you to do it alla grande the Italian way, and Farina is there for you to do it loro modo, cleverly named after the very heart of authentic Italian cuisine (farina meaning flour ).
Conveniently located in the modern street mall center in Doral, The Atrium, Farina stands out as a unique fast-casual elevated concept spot where modern decor, cool finishes, and hilarious twists on classic art set the tone for a special dining experience .
You can totally build your own custom pasta or pizza a modo tuo, but we decided to trust the owners and experts, Adi and Mili, by trying their signature recommendations. Plus, they import their authentic dough straight from Italy , the Farina way! All of their pasta is made in-house, bringing true qualità to every bite .
Here is a quick look at the ingredients that make their menu stand out:
Tricolore Salad: Crisp romaine, cherry tomatoes , roasted red peppers, aged parmesan, and pangrattato tossed in a pesto cream sauce, finished with an olive oil drizzle and fresh ricotta. It looks just like the Italian flag , and you can wave it with entusiasmo!
The Fogeta Pizza: Napolitana sauce and double Old World pepperoni paired with a hot honey drizzle and piped ricotta, where the sweet honey and creamy cheese perfectly balance the spicy pepperoni .
The Padrino Pizza: Creamy Alfredo sauce, chicken , bacon , roasted cherry tomatoes, and spinach, all anchored by a rich, defining touch of truffle tapenade .
The Goodfella Pasta: Mafalde pasta in an Alfredo sauce with mushrooms , green peas, chicken breast, and that signature truffle tapenade that completely signs the deal.
The Don: Tender braised short rib , in a rustic Rosa sauce, mushrooms, and caramelized onions, topped with 18-month Parmesan and fresh basil .
Maccheroni: Farina's Italian take on classic Mac & Cheese--creamy, cheesy, and succulent enough to make you want to throw a scarpetta (sopping up every inch of the cheese garlic bread from the appetizer lineup) right into the bowl!
For la dolce vita , you have to try their dessert pizzas--specifically, ask for a half-and-half order of the Strawberry Nutella Pizza and the Paradiso Pizza (their incredible deconstructed cannoli twist on pizza). And of course, the crown jewel of the house is their classic Cannoli: crunchy shells packed with fresh ricotta with chocolate chips, pistachio crumbles , and a touch of cinnamon .
Don't miss pouring your drinks using their state-of-the-art automated wine dispenser for happy hour--featuring great options like Appia Antica with citric notes , Anselmi San Vincenzo with floral aromas , and Falanghina del Sannio shaking up citrus and white flowers . It lets you pour exactly the portion you need to sip, say chin chin , and refill while you indulge in some nice pettegolezzo .
Be sure to keep an eye on their specialità market on your way out so you can just take the Italian flavor home . With convenient free parking on the second floor of The Atrium center, you are always just steps away from this local Italian getaway .
Buon appetito!
P.S. Be sure to check out their clever art pieces , including the chance to take a selfie with the Mona Lisa and the Girl with a Pearl Earring! read more