Bruno’s of Brooklyn · Fort Myers, Florida

Cooking
with Cal

A little Italy.
A little Brooklyn.
A whole lot of passion.

Join Chef Cal Bruno in the kitchen. Discover the recipes, stories and Italian flavors he shares on Gulf Coast News, all in one place.

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Cal and Genevieve Bruno sharing Italian food in the Gulf Coast News studio
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Gnocchi with Cal’s pignoli and basil pesto on Gulf Coast News

Real food. Family stories.
Made to be shared.

From the studio

Pull up a chair.
Let’s get cooking.

Find a favorite, revisit a recipe or discover something new. Browse Cal’s TV appearances by year and month.

18 TV appearances · 2025–2026

2026

October

2026

Cal Bruno unveils fresh scratch-made items as Bruno’s of Brooklyn reopens in downtown Fort Myers
October 1, 2026

A new chapter for Bruno’s

Cal and Genevieve celebrate the Second Street market and 12 years of Bruno’s of Brooklyn.

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August

2026

Cooking With Cal: Learn how to make Riso, Patate e Cozze (Rice, Potatoes and Mussels Bake)
August 20, 2026

Riso, Patate e Cozze

Rice, potatoes and mussels come together in this traditional bake from Puglia.

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July

2026

Cooking With Cal: Discover how to make a Cucumber, Cantaloupe and Mint Salad
July 16, 2026

Cucumber, Cantaloupe & Mint Salad

A fresh combination of cucumber, cantaloupe and mint for sunny Florida days.

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June

2026

Cooking with Cal: A fresh take on Trapizzino
June 18, 2026

A fresh take on Trapizzino

Cal and Genevieve bring a fresh take on this Italian favorite to the studio.

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May

2026

Cooking With Cal: Discover how to make Bruno’s Family Antipasto Bread recipe
May 28, 2026

Bruno’s Family Antipasto Bread

A family recipe for homemade bread filled with classic Italian antipasti.

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Cooking With Cal: Learn how to make Pasta alla Pugliese
May 14, 2026

Pasta alla Pugliese

A taste of Puglia, inspired by Italian ingredients and Cal’s travels.

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April

2026

Cooking With Cal: Discover how to make a Bruschetta and Italian Artichokes
April 30, 2026

Bruschetta & Italian Artichokes

Bring a little Italy to the table with bruschetta and Italian artichokes.

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March

2026

Cooking With Cal: Discover how to make a special Italian sandwich called 'Trapizzino'
March 26, 2026

The Italian sandwich: Trapizzino

Meet Trapizzino, the Italian sandwich with plenty of room for flavor.

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Cooking With Cal: Discover how to make Bruno's creamy paccheri pasta
March 5, 2026

Creamy Paccheri Pasta

Creamy pasta, cherry tomatoes and a finishing touch of fresh basil.

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February

2026

Cooking With Cal: Discover how to make Bruno's flavorful puttanesca sauce
February 19, 2026

Cal’s Puttanesca Sauce

Step into the studio as Cal prepares Bruno’s flavorful puttanesca sauce.

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Cooking with Cal: River District Farmer's Market
February 5, 2026

River District Farmer’s Market

Explore the ingredients and local flavor of the River District Farmer’s Market.

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January

2026

Cal from Bruno's of Brooklyn shares some fresh flavor to start the year
January 8, 2026

Fresh flavor for a new year

Cal starts the year in the kitchen with the Good Morning Gulf Coast team.

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2025

November

2025

Raving ravioli recipe from Bruno's of Brooklyn in Fort Myers
November 13, 2025

Ravioli from Bruno’s kitchen

A comforting ravioli dish takes center stage in this visit to the studio.

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October

2025

In the Kitchen: Bruno's of Brooklyn
October 2, 2025

Salmon with Capers & Kalamata Olives

Cal shares a salmon dish with capers and Kalamata olives.

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May

2025

In The Kitchen: Cooking with Cal
May 29, 2025

In the kitchen with Cal

Join Cal and the Gulf Coast team for another visit to the kitchen.

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Cooking with Cal: Pignoli and Basil Pesto Sauce
May 1, 2025

Pignoli & Basil Pesto

Fresh basil and pine nuts bring this classic Italian pesto to life.

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April

2025

Cooking with Cal: Braised Lamb Shank from Bruno’s of Brooklyn
April 3, 2025

Braised Lamb Shank

Tender braised lamb shank, prepared with Cal’s Italian touch.

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February

2025

Cooking with Cal: Braised Escarole with Cannellini Beans from from Bruno’s of Brooklyn
February 27, 2025

Braised Escarole & Cannellini Beans

A comforting Italian combination of braised escarole and cannellini beans.

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Videos open in a new tab on Gulf Coast News. Episode dates follow the original articles. Video previews: Gulf Coast News / Hearst Television. This collection brings together 18 selected appearances from 2025 and 2026.

Cal and Genevieve Bruno, the family behind Bruno’s of Brooklyn
Cal & Genevieve Bruno · The heart behind Bruno’s of Brooklyn

From our family, for your table

More than a recipe.
A little of who we are.

At Bruno’s of Brooklyn, cooking is about bringing people together. Our Italian roots, the food we love and the joy of sharing it are at the heart of every dish.

Cooking with Cal brings that same spirit into your home. And when you’re ready to let us do the cooking, there’s a place for you at our table in downtown Fort Myers.

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A little Bruno’s to keep. Or give.

Bring a little
Bruno’s home.

Keep the family recipes close, or treat someone you love to a seat at our table.

Rocco’s Son, the Bruno family’s collection of recipes and stories

Recipes & family stories

Rocco’s Son

A collection of treasured Italian family recipes and the stories behind them. Bring a taste of the Bruno family’s traditions into your own kitchen.

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Bruno’s of Brooklyn Italian Eatery restaurant gift card

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Restaurant Gift Card

Share the pleasure of a meal at Bruno’s of Brooklyn Italian Eatery. A thoughtful gift for the people you love, redeemable in person at the restaurant.

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For your kitchen.
For someone you love.

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Location

2149 First Street
Fort Myers, FL  33901

Our Hours

Monday - Friday
Lunch Service 11am - 3pm Happy Hour 3pm - 5pm
Dinner Service 5pm - 10pm

Saturday
Lunch Service 11am - 3pm
Dinner Service 5pm - 10pm

Sunday
Dinner Service 12pm - 8pm

Contact

mangia@brunosofbrooklyn.com
(239) 278-0211

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