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Marco is no longer at Isola #290967
11/11/2022 11:18 AM
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I've known this for a while and since Marco sent out a Text to all his contacts I'm at liberty to post this.
"Dear friend, you are receiving this message because in one way or another you know me or we have been in touch in the past, I'm Marco Ferrante and I have been the general manager and operator of ISOLA authentic italian restaurant and Pizzeria in Pelican key by Hollywood Casino, since the beginning of 2017 up to October 2022.
*This message is to inform you that I'm no longer managing that establishment and consequently not related to ISOLA restaurant or HOLLYWOOD CASINO any longer and in any form,* this is because, I'm pursuing a new adventure entering a brand new chapter of my life.
Life is good and full of blessings.
Do not hesitate to be in touch if you might have any questions!
Thanks for your time and my apologies if this message has bothered you.
Marco Ferrante"

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Re: Marco is no longer at Isola [Re: SXMScubaman] #290968
11/11/2022 11:21 AM
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I wish him well. It was one of my favorite places the last few years, I loved their pizza. He really built Isola up, it was basically nothing for several years before he took over. He has been a positive influence everywhere I have known him from. I wonder how Isola will fare now? Thanks for the information.


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Re: Marco is no longer at Isola [Re: SXMScubaman] #290969
11/11/2022 11:24 AM
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The owners plan on turning it into a disco and changing the food venue. Longtime cook is gone too along with some of the waitstaff we all have known.

Re: Marco is no longer at Isola [Re: SXMScubaman] #290971
11/11/2022 11:26 AM
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Isola was about the only stable thing to happen in that location for a LONG time.


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Re: Marco is no longer at Isola [Re: SXMScubaman] #290972
11/11/2022 11:34 AM
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A disco?? I'm assuming with loud music? Timeshare owners at SBR should love that.


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Re: Marco is no longer at Isola [Re: SXMScubaman] #290973
11/11/2022 11:37 AM
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Well that's a bummer. I was so looking forward to satisfying my craving for their Hollywood pizza next month. I'll still go and see if it's available.

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Re: Marco is no longer at Isola [Re: Whale Tail] #290976
11/11/2022 12:15 PM
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It may not taste the same, even if they have it, since the chef is gone..


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Re: Marco is no longer at Isola [Re: SXMScubaman] #290982
11/11/2022 12:51 PM
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Disappointing news for sure...

Re: Marco is no longer at Isola [Re: SXMScubaman] #290983
11/11/2022 01:08 PM
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Interesting. We were there in September and everything seemed off.

Re: Marco is no longer at Isola [Re: SXMScubaman] #290994
11/11/2022 05:23 PM
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We didn't go there often, but it was a good choice for a pizza when we didn't feel like getting in the car and driving somewhere.

Re: Marco is no longer at Isola [Re: SXMScubaman] #290995
11/11/2022 05:29 PM
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Yup...perfect walk to place when at SBR

Re: Marco is no longer at Isola [Re: SXMScubaman] #291022
11/12/2022 08:46 AM
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It will be so disappointing if it goes downhill. We have loved their pizza and have normally eaten a couple of great dinners there. Marco is such a wonderful, charming person. If ansd when anyone finds out what his new chapter is going to be, please post! We'll follow him!! Disco??? Horrible idea.

Re: Marco is no longer at Isola [Re: SXMScubaman] #291094
11/13/2022 03:07 PM
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Oh, no. That was one of our favorite restaurants. Somehow we missed it last visit and had been looking forward to it coming up in February. Please let us know what the owners end up doing with it. Disco's aren't our thing.

Re: Marco is no longer at Isola [Re: SXMScubaman] #291126
11/14/2022 07:52 AM
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Scuba, for those of us who don't know Marco, what is or was his position at Isola?

Re: Marco is no longer at Isola [Re: GaKaye] #291128
11/14/2022 07:58 AM
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He pretty much ran the place (general manager?) and would help out in the kitchen when needed. He was with La Gondola until Davide sold it, went to IZI then and then the venture at Isola. Scuba knows him better than I do but that is the history I know.


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Re: Marco is no longer at Isola [Re: ruralcarrier] #291129
11/14/2022 08:00 AM
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Thanks, JD. Since he's not the chef, perhaps the food will still be good.

Re: Marco is no longer at Isola [Re: GaKaye] #291130
11/14/2022 08:04 AM
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No idea. I know he has a history of being a chef. If they go the disco route (as mentioned), I would foresee major changes.

Getting close for you guys.


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Re: Marco is no longer at Isola [Re: ruralcarrier] #291141
11/14/2022 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by ruralcarrier
He pretty much ran the place (general manager?) and would help out in the kitchen when needed. He was with La Gondola until Davide sold it, went to IZI then and then the venture at Isola. Scuba knows him better than I do but that is the history I know.

You pretty much summed it up.

Re: Marco is no longer at Isola [Re: GaKaye] #291142
11/14/2022 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by GaKaye
Thanks, JD. Since he's not the chef, perhaps the food will still be good.

Marco still influenced what went on in the kitchen so it's not a sure thing food will remain the same quality.

Re: Marco is no longer at Isola [Re: SXMScubaman] #291178
11/15/2022 06:09 AM
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Originally Posted by SXMScubaman
Originally Posted by GaKaye
Thanks, JD. Since he's not the chef, perhaps the food will still be good.

Marco still influenced what went on in the kitchen so it's not a sure thing food will remain the same quality.


Which would be why I said "perhaps".


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