From epic failure comes Mangia Mi, an Italian dining destination in Calistoga
What a long, strange trip it’s been for chef Rebecca White, who’s now loving life in the cheerful, tiny kitchen of her Mangia Mi restaurant in downtown Calistoga. On a recent afternoon, she was getting ready for another busy evening of making her distinctive New Haven-style pizzas ($24-32). She and her two-person team were preparing signature comfo...
Buono’s Pizzeria celebrating 50 years of authentic Italian cuisine
Walking into Buono’s Pizzeria, one is seamlessly transported from the bustling Wrigley neighborhood to a quiet, cozy Italian restaurant that planted its roots in Long Beach 43 years ago. From the soft, Italian music playing overhead to the dozens of black and white photos of famous Italians looking down on customers—the restaurant begs families to...
Maria Manetti Shrem Champions Festival Napa Valley with $3 Million Challenge
Festival Napa Valley has announced the Manetti Shrem Challenge, a $3 million matching gift from longtime benefactor Maria Manetti Shrem. Designed to inspire new giving, the Manetti Shrem Challenge will act as a catalyst for accelerating the growth of Festival Napa Valley's year-round programming, educational initiatives, and scholarship programs. "...
Bask in Italian American Comfort Food at This New Hollywood Haunt
Jackson Kalb is most excited about the Italian beef sandwich served on a silver platter at his new Hollywood restaurant Jemma. “We are making bread in-house and spent a year-and-a-half developing it,” he says. Using shaved prime rib, Cooper’s sharp American cheese, giardiniera, horseradish, and jus on the side, it’s equal parts Chicago and LA. Kalb...
Osteria Cotto E Mangiato Brings Italian Cuisine To El Cortez Building In Downtown San Diego
Replacing Cali Breakfast on the base floor of downtown San Diego's historic El Cortez Hotel building is Osteria Cotto e Mangiato, a new Italian bar & restaurant from an experienced area restaurateur. Last fall Executive Chef Marco Provino opened morning-focused Cali Breakfast in Cortez Hill. Provino is also a founder of Giardino Italian restaurant...
Terroni’s Little Sister Restaurant Is a Cute Italian Pasta and Cocktail Spot
There’s an eternal appeal for small neighborhood Italian restaurants that Angelenos can’t get enough of. La Bettola di Terroni feels fresh and timeless with its packed tables, high ceilings, sleek bar with striking lights, and white tablecloths inside the former Vernetti space. (Bettola means tavern or dive in Italian.) In addition to the main dini...
The Mediterranean diet, well-being and sports: understanding the link to live better
Thursday November 16 | 6:00 pm PDT. PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY - Payson Library, Surfboard Room - Malibu, CA. RSVP here. Reception to Follow. On the occasion of the eight annual Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, a panel discussion on the links among food, wellness, sports, and the Italian and Mediterranean diets. Panelists include Michelin star chef...
Doppio Zero brings Italy to San Carlos
Doppio Zero is heating up downtown San Carlos with its award-winning Neapolitan pizzas since it opened in June of this year — and it’s already exceeding expectations. In 2014, Italian natives Angelo Sannino and Gianni Chiloiro opened the first Doppio Zero in Mountain View, inspired to share Southern Italian dishes and traditions with the Bay Area....
Fiorella Is Planning to Open a New Location in Noe Valley
Fiorella, a neighborhood Italian restaurant founded in San Francisco’s Richmond District, plans to open its fourth location in the city — this time in Noe Valley. According to a recently submitted permit application, the eatery is coming to 4042 24th Street, where it will land near Novy Restaurant, Pancake Boy, and The Valley Tavern. What Now San F...
Capri Brings the Amalfi Coast to Eataly LA
It's always a pleasure to savor what Eataly has to offer, whether that's artisanal pasta and Neapolitan-style pizza at La Pizza and Pasta, coffee and pastry at Caffé Vergnano, a creamy treat at Il Gelato, or one of the acclaimed Italian food hall's other options for dining in or indulging at home. Eataly Los Angeles recently brought a new restauran...
Marchesi Antinori takes on Napa Valley
The tricolor flag stands tall in Napa Valley as Marchesi Antinori has successfully completed the acquisition of full ownership of Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars in California. This acquisition comes after a 16-year partnership with the American company, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates. Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars is considered one of the most important wineries...
Italian eatery carries on family recipes, ‘Pinsa’
Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina, an Italian restaurant specializing in the owner’s family recipes, is celebrating three years of serving delicacies including an ancient style of pizza called Pinsa Romana. “I dreamt all along to bring recipes and my family heritage from Sicily,” said Jeff Oliveri. “I would sit at the table with my mother and (say) ‘...