Amalfi Cucina Italiana Expanding to Oceanside
Amalfi Cucina Italiana, a local Italian eatery in San Marcos and Carmel Valley, is preparing to open a new location in Oceanside at 221 North Cleveland Ave. The company’s third location is set to move into the former home of Orfila Vineyards Tasting Room & Kitchen, which was purchased earlier this year by the daughter of the co-founder and presiden...
Caruso’s Italian Kitchen, one of Treasure Island’s best hidden gems
When it comes to classic Italian cuisine, there’s no need to reinvent the wheel. Located at 124 107th Ave in Treasure Island, Caruso’s Italian Kitchen serves comfortable classics that are all about that base—that sauce base. “I’m not afraid to say this is my favorite sauce in Tampa,” says owner and chef Alex Nash. The marinara is made fresh, along...
California Capital Airshow to Feature Frecce Tricolori July 13-14
The 18th annual California Capital Airshow, presented by Sacramento County in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova, makes its return to Mather Airport on July 13 and 14, 2024. Headlined by the world-renowned Italian jet team, Frecce Tricolori, this event will feature an extraordinary lineup of performers, miles of ground attractions, and the...
Queen of the Seas 'Amerigo Vespucci' Arrives in Los Angeles!
July 3 - 8, 2024. Los Angeles - Outer Harbor. Berths 46-50, 3011 Miner St. San Pedro, CA. The iconic Italian Navy tall ship, Amerigo Vespucci, is making its way to Los Angeles. Known as the "Queen of the Seas," this majestic vessel is on a remarkable 20-month world tour, visiting over 30 ports in 31 countries across five continents. Los Angeles wil...
Chef Wes Whitsell Brings Italian Dinner Club with Southern Sensibilities to The Westside, Announces ‘Mama’s Boy’ at Winston House
Mama’s Boy at Winston House is a modern, red sauce Italian restaurant with a Southern accent. Situated inside Winston House – a popular community hub with live music and DJ sets – Mama’s Boy offers a vibrant, evocative menu that embodies Chef Wes’ Texan roots and love of Mom’s home-cooked Italian food. The program blends a dining adventure with the...
Riccardo Fois to join the Sacramento Kings’ coaching staff
Italy is preparing for the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Puerto Rico. Tomorrow, they will play against Georgia at the Trentino Basket Cup, while on the 25th the Italian national team will face Spain in a friendly game in Madrid. During the press conference in Trento to present the first of the two encounters, Gianmarco Pozzecco revealed tha...
Depression is not just one, AI identifies 6 subtypes thanks to an Italian neuroscientist at Stanford
Depression is not just one: there are at least six different subtypes of it, involving distinct regions of the brain and responding differently to treatment. This was discovered by research that, with the help of artificial intelligence, examined brain MRI images of 800 patients. The study, which paves the way for increasingly personalized treatmen...
Prima Donna brings Sicilian ‘festa’ to Culver City
Nestled behind the swanky lobby of the Shay Hotel in Culver City is a lively destination for any fan of Italian food, or even those just looking for a fun night out. Prima Donna has everything – a wood-fired oven, creative cocktails, even a DJ – and it combines comforting Sicilian staples with an upbeat atmosphere that is sure to satisfy anyone hun...
Brentwood’s Most Enduring Italian Chef Is Back in Action at the New Osteria Vera
Nicola Mastronardi, the former chef of the now-closed Vincenti restaurant, is back in Brentwood with a new Italian restaurant called Osteria Vera, which opened on May 20 in the former Pecorino space on San Vicente Boulevard. In addition to a mostly new menu, the interior has been majorly refreshed, with hardwood floors replacing carpet and varnishe...
Southern Italy-style restaurant drawn to downtown Campbell
A new restaurant that captures the flavors of Southern Italy is now part of Campbell’s bustling downtown district scene. Doppio Zero, located at 220 E. Campbell Ave. in the heart of downtown, recently opened its doors, offering homemade pasta and wood-fired Neapolitan pizza. The restaurant includes a full bar and indoor and outdoor seating for cust...
Café offers taste of Milan in Richmond
If you’re day dreaming about visiting an Italian café, but a European getaway isn’t in the cards, it’s time to swing by Café Gran Milan in the outer reaches of Richmond. You won’t be disappointed. The Italian eatery may have an elusive location nearby the Pacific East Mall, but what it lacks in convenience, it makes up for with delicious eats and e...
Amerigo Vespucci and Villaggio Italia
Mark your calendar: from July 3-8, 2024, experience an extraordinary celebration of the uniqueness and beauty of “Made in Italy” in Los Angeles. For the first time ever, the iconic training ship of the Italian Navy, Amerigo Vespucci, will arrive at the Port of Los Angeles. This historic visit will be accompanied by a special air show featuring the...