South Florida Food 50: Jen Chaefsky and Mike Pirolo of Macchialina

Jen Chaefsky and Mike Pirolo, Partner and chef of Macchialina

Why they’re in the Food 50: Jen Chaefsky and Mike Pirolo are the modern-day mom-and-pop behind Macchialina, a rustic Italian eatery that’s a favorite among locals and chefs. The Philadelphia-raised Chaefsky learned the hospitality biz working in Stephen Starr’s restaurants, while Queens-born Pirolo picked up a four-star Miami Herald review while chef de cuisine at Scott Conant’s Scarpetta at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach. Macchialina, open since 2012, is their first venture together. They’re opening a second Macchialina, in Asheville, North Carolina, this spring.

Where to find them: Macchialina, 820 Alton Rd., Miami Beach.

Web: macchialina.com

Social: @macchialina

This story was originally published February 17, 2015 at 7:39 PM with the headline "South Florida Food 50: Jen Chaefsky and Mike Pirolo of Macchialina."