For Italian grape varieties, hope persists in the foothills
For California wine enthusiasts, the Columbus Day weekend used to mean a big San Francisco tasting focused on wines made from Italian grape varieties grown in the United States. That went away more than a decade ago, sunk when organizers conceded that domestic wines based on Italian grape varieties just weren't resonating with consumers. T...
Angelina E. Mondavi is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional
Angelina E. Mondavi is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Winemaking as a result of her role as Winemaker/Co-Proprietor of Dark Matter Wines. After years of hard work and planning, we are thrilled to introduce you to joint venture, Dark Matter Wines. In conceiving Dark Matter Wines, we took...
Drink in the origin story of Gilberto’s Lounge
Gilberto's Lounge, the venerable dive bar that was the subject of a recent column due to its pending sale, and the similar building next door on Rancho Cucamonga's Foothill Boulevard were built by an Italian American woman whose name bar owner Jack Gilbert couldn't recall. But Mario Orioli can: It was his grandmother, Nicolina Orioli. The...
July 18, 2013 la notte bianca 2013 ~ A night in Tuscany for the kids
Corazon de Vida FoundationThursday, July 18, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM (PDT)Newport Beach, CA La Notte Bianca 2013A Night in Tuscany For The KidsThursday July 18, 20136:00 PM - 9:30 PM Wear something white and transport yourself to Tuscany for the evening and enjoy Italian appetizers hors d'oeuvres and wine at the beautiful & exclu...
Mia Francesca raising its profile in Del Mar
Since it opened 2½ years ago in the Del Mar Highlands Town Center, Mia Francesca has been overshadowed, in some ways quite literally, by its sister restaurant, Davanti Enoteca. San Diego's first Davanti location has become one of the hottest eateries in Little Italy. And the second Davanti outlet at Del Mar Highlands is situated directly i...
New future for former Italian deli in El Dorado Hills
by Sonya Sorich The El Dorado Hills Town Center is getting another new restaurant. Rubio's Coastal Grill will fill a space previously occupied by Mama Ann's Deli & Bakery, which closed in October. The 2,800-square-foot restaurant, which will be located across from Zia's cafe, is expected to open in spring 2016. It will employ 35...
Old Trieste restaurant celebrates 50th anniversary
Old Trieste Restaurant announces its 50th anniversary this month. "On this special anniversary for Old Trieste Restaurant, we would like to express our deepest gratitude and appreciation to our customers for their long-time support and wonderful friendships for the past 50 years," says Owner and Operator Larry Tomicich. In honor of its 50t...
Hot Italian gains 'REAL' food certification
by Mark Anderson Hot Italian won certification from the United States Healthful Food Council for serving REAL food. The certification signifies Responsible Epicurean and Agricultural Leadership and reflects restaurant food preparation, ingredients and restaurant operations. Hot Italian is the first restaurant in Sacramento to get the...
Clif Family Bruschetteria food truck brings a taste of Northern Italy to Napa Valley
by Paul Franson Cyclists and Clif Family Farm and Clif Bar founders Gary Erickson and Kit Crawford have spent many days cycling through the Northern Italian Dolomites, where they were fueled by the bruschetta made by their friends Nene and Paolo. The memory of these bruschetta traveled back to the Napa Valley with Gary and Kit, who sought...
John Piconi Olive Oil
"There are only two types of people in the world: Italians and those who want to be Italian." I was born one of the lucky ones. My grandparents were from the towns of Mozzano and Aquasanta (paternal) in the Marches region of Italy. They were poor, hardworking farmers who migrated to this country early in the 20th century seeking a better life. The...
Giocomo Migliavacca and his downtown Napa winery
by Rebecca Yerger The once-prominent and award-winning G. Migliavacca Wine Co., a 19th-century Napa Valley winery, has essentially been forgotten over time. This downtown Napa winery was established circa 1866. Its founder and namesake, Giocomo Migliavacca, received a formal wine and spirits education and training in his native Italy. In...
Un sogno che si realizza “On the Road”
Nelle scorse settimane gli amanti dell'avventura e della fotografia itinerante, hanno potuto aprezzare a San Francisco una bellissima esposizione di immagini intitolata "Terra e Asfalto", scattate da una coppia di viaggiatori italiani davvero speciale. La particolarità del loro desiderio di scoperta del mondo, che sia Asia, Africa o America, è che...