Inspired by their varied European backgrounds and a deep passion for top-notch hospitality, the teams behind The Deli by Pepe and Burleigh Gelato Co. are joining forces to create something delightfully new in the restaurant scene. Piada Co is a new Italian street-food concept bringing the likes of piadinas, burrata bowls and suppli, which we’re told is like arancini but better, to Burleigh Heads in August. What’s a Piadina you say? Well, food carts on every street corner in Romagna have been pumping out these bad boys for a very, very long time. It’s a round flatbread cooked crispy and stuffed with whatever you could possibly conjure up. While you’ll find your traditional variations of the piadina, we’re told these guys are planning to be a little bit more resourceful, but are keeping tight-lipped on the specifics. Suffice to say, we’re excited!

The plan for a joint venue has been in the works for a number of years, but after returning from a trip to Italy in late 2023, the idea for Piada Co was cemented. Since then, the team has been curating the menu, sourcing the best ingredients and finding the perfect location, which just so happens to be located next to Social Brew in the Big B Arcade (the space that was formerly home to RaRa Ramen). Keeping in line with the idea of Italian street food, Piada Co will feature a relaxed and modern setting for you to kick back over a frappe and a serve of cannoli. The team is targeting an August opening – you can follow their progress here.

As always, we’ll have all of the delicious details for you oh-so-soon. 

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