Pasta Folie's Brings Italian from Cannes; Cafe La Buca Doubles Down

MIDTOWN - After a quiet opening a few weeks ago, Pasta Folie's on NE 1st ave. brings affordable pasta to Miami all the way from Cannes, France. Miami New Times' Laine Doss gives a first look at the offerings, from an array of make your own pasta combinations to a selection of pizzas. [ShortOrder]

POMPANO BEACH - After glowing reviews, Marco Spina's Cafe La Buca is expanding from his tiny six table restaurant to a slightly larger ten tables. While almost doubling in size, Cafe La Buca will surely remain an intimate neighborhood gem. [CPC]

WEST PALM BEACH - From the people behind SunFest comes a new food and wine event, Pairings. On May 31 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., 15 West Palm Beach eateries will be doling out "signature tastes" to guests as they travel from restaurant to restaurant on the downtown trolleys. Tickets are $25 in advance.[EaterWire]