Festa Italiana Brings a Taste of Italy to City Center Bishop Ranch
City Center Bishop Ranch invites the Bay Area community to experience the spirit of Italy at Festa Italiana, taking place Saturday, June 1, from noon to 4 p.m. in Alexander Square. The free, family-friendly event celebrates Italian culture with a festive afternoon filled with art, music, and hands-on activities. Inspired by the upcoming 2026 Winter...
Ciccia Osteria: Where Italy Finds a Home in Barrio Logan
Tucked away in San Diego’s dynamic and culturally rich Barrio Logan neighborhood, Ciccia Osteria is more than just a restaurant—it’s a heartfelt homage to the spirit of Italian cooking. With its name derived from an Italian term of endearment meaning “sweetie,” Ciccia Osteria embraces guests with warmth, comfort, and a lovingly curated menu that te...
New Handcrafted Kosher Italian Eatery “Molino” Launches in Los Angeles
A new destination for kosher Italian cuisine has officially opened its doors in Los Angeles. Molino, located in the heart of Pico-Robertson, debuted on April 29, 2025, and is offering a unique spin on pizza and pasta rooted in traditional Italian technique and quality ingredients. Molino has grown from its beginnings as a home-based kitchen concept...
Montecito’s Beloved Tre Lune Arrives in Hollywood — and It’s Already a Star
There’s a new name lighting up the Sycamore District — and if you’ve ever spent time in Montecito, it’s a familiar one. Tre Lune, the iconic Italian restaurant long adored by locals and celebrities alike, has officially opened its doors in Hollywood. And just like its northern counterpart, the new location is poised to become one of the city’s go-t...
The team behind Doppio Zero to debut Italian American concept Johnny & Sanny’s in downtown Mountain View
Downtown Mountain View’s newest restaurant isn’t meant to feel new. Step inside and go back in time – servers wear black bow ties, the menu offers classics like Cobb salad, meatballs and cioppino and old black-and-white Italian and American films play on loop. Johnny & Sanny’s is a nostalgic Italian American concept from the team behind Doppio Zero...
Opera archive honoring famed Italian tenor donated to library
Arecent archival donation to the Performing Arts Collection at UC Santa Barbara Library opens a new door for researchers, historians and opera fans with the establishment of the Enrico Caruso Jr. Collection, named for the son of legendary Italian tenor Enrico Caruso (1873–1921), a pioneer in the history of sound recording. The trove of rare recordi...
Rocco’s Ristorante hits 25 years of family-style flavor
This year, Rocco’s Ristorante Pizzeria in Walnut Creek entered its second quarter century in operation. Its walls feature pictures and memorabilia showing the history of a proud Italian-American family. Rocco Biale started the establishment in 1999. Born in San Francisco, he lived with his family in the upstairs unit of his grandfather Giovanni’s b...
Petersen x Macchinissima Presents: Dolce e Veloce
When: Sunday, June 8, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Where: Petersen Automotive Museum 6060 Wilshire BoulevardLos Angeles, CA, 90036United States L.A.’s ultimate celebration of Italian automotive passion is back! This year, our all-Italian cruise-in honors Festa della Repubblica and unites a vibrant community of enthusiasts, industry insiders, an...
San Diego’s ‘Fort Knox’ of Italian cheese
The one-year-old Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge in the heart of Little Italy houses the largest number of imported cheese wheels in San Diego. About 100 of the 40-pound wheels dominate a back wall in the spacious, main dining room. More can be found in the restaurant’s “cheese bar,” where the wheels are carved into bowl-shaped vessels for tossing in cook...
MLB sportscaster Wayne Randazzo
Countless young boys grow up following Major League Baseball on TV or the radio and dream of one day being part of the game. Wayne Randazzo wished for a life in baseball, but not as a player — he wanted to get to call the action. “Pretty much ever since I knew I needed a job when I got older, this has been the job I wanted,” says Randazzo, 40, who...
Experience La Dolce Vita at Lodi’s Festa Italiana!
Get ready to say ciao bella to one of Lodi’s most beloved cultural celebrations—Festa Italiana! Held in the heart of California wine country, this vibrant festival brings together the rich traditions, flavors, and spirit of Italy for a day filled with food, music, and family fun. Stroll through vendor booths featuring artisan goods, sip on local an...
Celebrity Chef Tony Gemignani’s Slice House To Debut In San Diego’s Little Italy On May 17
A new slice of San Francisco is landing in San Diego as acclaimed pizzaiolo Tony Gemignani brings his award-winning Slice House concept to Little Italy. The fast-casual pizzeria, known for its wide variety of handcrafted pizza styles, will officially open its first San Diego location on May 17.Slice House San Diego will offer a curated menu of Gemi...