There's a new upscale Italian restaurant in town, Tampa, and it's called Babbaluci Cucina Italiana & Lounge. This eatery at 3671 S. Westshore Blvd. is "opening soon," according to a call for hospitality folks that it put out last month.

"We are looking for dynamic and friendly people to work in all restaurant positions," reads a Dec. 22 update to the Babbaluci Facebook page. "Candidates must be reliable and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Fine-dining experience is a plus."

As of earlier this week, the restaurant — which has moved into the former home of another Italian joint, CBD's Southside — was still looking for staff members. Available positions include hosts, servers, bartenders, line cooks, dishwashers and bussers.

Interested candidates are welcome to apply online.

Babbaluci, for the uninitiated, are a Sicilian specialty of tiny snails. The food tradition is even referenced in the restaurant's logo.

This article appears in Jan 10-17, 2019.