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Finally, a Sicilian meal that won't weigh you down! The new Osteria Salina features the cuisine of the Aeolian Islands off the coast of Sicily, with an emphasis on fresh seafood and clean eating.

The minds behind the Delray Beach eatery are Timothy and Cinzia Gaglio, who bring years of experience to the table: Cinzia designed and managed Vigneti Bottega di Vino in The Library Hotel in New York City and served as managing partner at the Italian winery Pieve Del Vescovo, and Timothy has created, financed, developed and owned more than a dozen premier restaurants.

The pair, which also owns Osteria Salina's sister restaurant in the Hamptons, is familiar with the local dining culture. They previously owned Trattoria Coco Lezzone in Boca Raton while Timothy owned Coho Grille in Boca Raton and The Polo Grille in Palm Beach.

Osteria Salina's handcrafted menu features authentic recipes that have been passed down through generations of Italian heritage while blending in Executive Chef Cinzia's unique holistic style, which utilizes lots of local produce and fish and limits salt, sugar and processed foods.

Dishes include Polpo Eoliano, featuring seared octopus served with gigante beans, fingerling potatoes and parsley pesto, and Mezzi Rigatoni alla Siciliana, with roasted eggplant, pomodoro, fresh mozzarella, basil and dry cured olives. Satisfy your sweet tooth with the Di Gelato, chocolate gelato sandwiched between two round biscotti and then rolled in pistachios.

Osteria Salina is located at 9 S.E. Seventh Ave., Delray Beach.For more information, call561-330-1237 or visit osteriasalina.net.