Maneskin win the American Music Awards
It is impossible to keep track of all the awards that Maneskin have won around the world in the past year and a half. A new recognition came just this night, Damiano, Ethan, Thomas and Victoria in fact won the American Music Awards for "Favorite Rock Song." This year's was the 50th edition of the prestigious American award, the recognition for the...
One of the Best Italian Restaurants in Orange County
“When something is so good why put a limit on it?” says Chef Pirozzi, the owner of the renowned and one of the best Italian restaurants in Orange County which offers delicious Italian cuisines that will make you crave for more! If you’re up for an authentic Italian cuisine, head to Alessa by Chef Pirozzi, where you’ll find homemade pasta and other...
Golden Boy Pizza San Francisco: “Sanfrancilian” pizza
We visited Golden Boy Pizza, an iconic, family-owned and operated San Francisco pizza spot which has been around since the 19070s. They’re just a takeaway window located in San Francisco’s Little Italy. It’s the sort of place people line up for. Golden Boy Pizza specializes in what they call the “Sanfrancilian” pizza which is square-shaped and marr...
How Luca Guadagnino Did It His Way on the Road to Hollywood
When “Bones and All” picked up two prizes at the Venice Film Festival — Luca Guadagnino for best director and Taylor Russell for best young actor – there was a sense that the Lido laurel had been a long time coming for the Italian director. Guadagnino had walked the awards ceremony red carpet with his mom, Alia, after flying back to Venice from Tel...
"Little Italy San Jose" Park
Little Italy San Jose has launched a petition to change the name of the park that borders our Italian business district to "Little Italy San Jose Park". The current name of this particular park is the Guadalupe River Park East Confluence and the adjacent park next to the SAP Pavilion is referred to the "Arena Green" would remain the same. Little I...
A new Speaker of the House, once again an Italian American
We congratulate Italian American Kevin McCarthy as the next Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Speaker McCarthy's mother, Roberta, is the daughter of an Italian immigrant. Her maiden name is Palladino. Speaker McCarthy was first elected to Congress in 2006 after serving one term in the state legislature. He represents California's 23rd d...
Michelin-Approved Team Revamps Italian Restaurant in La Jolla
Semola in La Jolla has relaunched as Ambrogio by Acquerello, introducing all-new dishes designed to align with the restaurant’s Michelin fine dining ambitions. Famed chef Silvio Salmoiraghi and his team from Italy’s Michelin-starred Acquerello (including chef-partner Choi Cheolhyeok, sous chef Davide Colombo, and gastronome Paolo Tucci) have now fu...
Full circle: Eric D’Alessandro returns to his comedy roots — and his hometown — with upcoming Staten Island shows
Eric D’Alessandro always knew all roads would lead to comedy. “It’s just kind of an extension of trying to not make my childhood end,” said the 32-year-old former resident of Westerleigh. “My friends and I would mess around all day, all my friends were so funny. We loved making jokes. We loved studying comedians and watching comedy together and alw...
Santa Is Back For This Year’s Annual Little Italy Tree Lighting And Christmas Village
Watch as your favorite downtown neighborhood is transformed into a winter wonderland with Christmas twinkle lights along the 48-square blocks, 10-foot tall nutcrackers and kinetic tree holiday displays on street corners, and holiday performances. Experience some of San Diego’s best holiday spirit with loved ones at this family-friendly event when y...
Bernadette Tarantino Named "Italian American of the Year" 2022
Bernadette Tarantino was named "Italian American of the Year" for 2022. The Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America (OSDIA) Fratellanza Garibaldina Lodge #1627 honored her and presented her with a plaque at the organization's 90th Anniversary Dinner Dance in San Diego on Saturday, November 5th. For more than 40 years, Bernadette Tarantino has...
Grammy 2023, Maneskin nominated for Best New Artist
Maneskin has been nominated in the Best New Artist category at the Grammy Awards 2023, which will take place at the Crypto Arena in Los Angeles, US, on February 5, 2023. The Roman band, immediately after learning the news of the Grammys nomination, commented, "We cannot believe our eyes and ears, but we have just been nominated as Best New Artist a...
The Italian Heritage Museum of Fresno is now also online!
Located inside the 14,000 sq. ft. Museum is the Community Cultural Center, which is where you will find the Italian Heritage Museum Exhibit – one of the most comprehensive exhibits on Italian culture in the Western United States. The exhibit focuses on the rich history of Italian traditions, culture and achievements. Now, they’re bringing this exhi...