by Robert Gallo

Taking on a bold and daring adventure, Pietro Busalacchi and wife Cristina immigrated to San Diego with their 7 children, Anna, Tony, Sal, Frank and Joe in 1966, leaving their hometown of Porticello, Sicily and came to settle in San Diego's Little Italy. 

They worked hard to instill the Sicilian tradition and a hard work ethic in their children, which is very evident throughout Little Italy even today. Pietro could be seen checking on each family restaurant every day and Cristina often gave recipe advice when needed.

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Fonte: L'italo-Americano