Piola Kicks Off Miami Int'l Film Festival With Discount to Ticket Holders

Feb. 9, 2012 - PRLog -- There’s nothing better than dinner and a movie. So when the Miami International Film Festival (MIFF) kicks off on March 2, ticket holders will be able to enjoy their night at the cinema followed by a delicious Italian meal at Piola (www.piola.it) – at a 20 percent discount.

As one of the official sponsors at the 29th edition of the MIFF, Piola extends this special discount to festival participants when they present their ticket stubs at the Piola restaurants at 1625 Alton Rd. on Miami Beach and at 1250 S. Miami Ave., in Miami.

Piola is known for it’s healthy Italian dishes with more than 42 thin-crust pizzas, pastas, and salads. However, the restaurant is about more than just serving great Italian food. The global franchise with more than 34 locations worldwide celebrates the arts, hosting and supporting events and artists in the communities it serves.

In 2011, Piola supported the Italian Film Festival, Brazilian Film Festival, and the 2011 the Miami and the Beaches Environmental Film Festival, along with hosting the works of renowned artist David Banegas and celebrating Earth Day with a variety of activities.

“Piola is proud to support this year’s Miami International Film Festival. It’s one of the community’s most important cultural events,” said Dante Carniato, who along with his brother Stefano own Piola on Miami Beach and the restaurant chain with 34 locations worldwide. “The festival showcases some of the best foreign and independent films that otherwise would not be available to local audiences. It’s our goal to continue supporting cultural events that raise the level of art in South Florida and in all the cities where Piola is located.”

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About Piola
Founded in 1986 in Treviso, Italy, Piola combines fun, food, and culture in a unique setting. Our cuisine is rigorously Italian: simple and healthy. Piola is in known for its thin-crust pizza with more than 40 different kinds on the menu. Piola opens its doors to culture, hosting film premieres, literary and magazine events, art exhibitions and many other social and artistic activities in the communities we serve. Our goal as global company is to honor our customers by showcasing the best their cities have to offer. Piola also publishes its own magazine, printing more than 50,000 copies annually and celebrating the food and culture that Piola showcases at its restaurants every day. The company has 34 restaurants