Opening tonight is Rudy’s Italian Restaurant & Bar, 6414 Rea Road, (formerly Firenze). You may know Rudy Amadio from Dolce Ristorante in Dilworth. In the kitchen here is Chef Charlie Rios. The menu is similar to Dolce’s with one big exception: At Rudy’s the gnocchi’s are made on Thursday night (not Tuesday as in Dilworth). Rudy’s has wine by the glass ($7 to $11) or bottle ($26 to $80). Hours are 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 5 p.m. until 11 Friday and Saturday. They will be open on Valentine’s Day. Lunch begins Feb 15. Lunch hours are 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. 704-544-4949.