Isola Osteria Sicilian Restaurant Opening In Danville
When Angelo Dalo was looking to open a new Sicilian restaurant, he wanted somewhere you could sit outside. Somewhere like Sicily, where he was born. “In Danville the days are long and hot,” he said. “In Sicily it’s quite hot, and the food is just made to go with that weather, and we love the weather. I’ve always wanted a small space with lots of pa...
Roman Wolves eatery coming to Little Italy: ‘It’s a celebration of what Italians call the Eternal City’
The local restaurateur behind Rusticucina, a popular farm-to-neighborhood Sicilian-inspired eatery in Hillcrest, is now paying homage to the city of Rome in San Diego’s Little Italy. The new establishment — called Roman Wolves — is more than a bar and restaurant, according to its creator, Nino Cusimano. “We’ve created our own take on Rome’s legacy...
The Italian Consulate in San Francisco welcomes Italian and Italian American organizations
The Italian Consulate General in San Francisco hosted the 2024 kickoff meeting of Italian and Italian-American Organizations active in the Bay Area. After introducing the consular team-Italian Cultural Institute and Innovit-Italian Innovation and Culture Hub included-the Consulate and representatives of the associations discussed collaboration with...
A Roman-Styled Italian Restaurant and Bar Is Coming to Little Italy
A new Italian restaurant is putting the finishing touches on its prime corner of Little Italy with the goal of opening next month. Roman Wolves is landing at the junction of Fir and Kettner in the Broadstone building replacing the Heights, a short-tenured modern European restaurant that took over the space from Cafe Gratitude, which shuttered in ea...
Botticelli and the making of Venus
When: February 13 2024, 16:30 To 20:30 - Where: Italian Cultural Institute San Francisco - Free Admission | Registration required Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus is one of the great masterpieces of the Renaissance, a painting that has become synonymous with it. However, it is far from being the serene picture it is often taken to be. In today’s lec...
Criscito Pizza Brings a Slice of Italian Excellence to San Diego
Criscito Pizza is a hidden gem that brings a taste of Italian culinary excellence to San Diego. This charming pizzeria, with its inviting ambiance and mouthwatering menu, has quickly become a local favorite! From the moment you step through the door, you’re transported to a cozy trattoria in Italy, where the aroma of freshly baked pizza and the war...
Evviva Hollywood! A cinematic night to remember
It’s a new day in Tinseltown. Italian Americans, of Hollywood, are, from now on, to be rightly recognized for their important contributions to cinema. New filmmakers are to be encouraged to make short films with themes related to the Italian American experience. Enter the Russos. Film directors, Joe and Anthony Russo, along with their sister, Angel...
Owners Of San Diego's Civico 1845 Italian Restaurant Honored As "Ambassadors Of Italian Cuisine" By Italy Government
A branch of the Italian government has honored San Diego's Civico 1845 as "ambassadors of Italian cuisine" at an event held in Las Vegas. "Last night in Las Vegas we have been awarded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Agriculture and Italian Trade Agency as ambassadors of the Italian Cuisine in the United States," wrote Civico...
LAFC sign Italian center back Lorenzo Dellavalle
LAFC have signed Italian youth international defender Lorenzo Dellavalle from their MLS NEXT Pro team through the 2026 MLS season with an option for 2027, the club announced Wednesday. The 19-year-old center back played in Juventus' youth system before joining LAFC2 last August and appearing in three matches. "Lorenzo is a talented young defender,...
The moment you have been waiting for is here! Proudly announcing our second annual Carnevale 2024
Exciting News! Join us for a dazzling night of festivities at Little Italy of Los Angeles' Carnevale Party! Last year was a blast, and we've been flooded with requests to bring back the magic. Save the Date: Saturday, Feb 3,2024. Location: Casa Italiana, Los Angeles Dust off your most fabulous costumes and get ready to immerse yourself in the vibra...
Russo Brothers Align Hollywood Stars to Launch New Vision of Italian American Storytelling on the Big Screen
Italian American leaders and entertainment industry luminaries came together this week to support the launch of the new Russo Brothers Italian American Filmmaker Forum. RBIAFF, developed in collaboration with Italian Sons and Daughters of America, is a fellowship program that offers production grants to emerging filmmakers who seek to create storie...
Navarro’s Italian Deli serves up sandwiches and more on 23rd St.
Daniel Navarro says the food prepared at his relatively new Italian-style deli in Richmond is the same way he prepares food at home for his family. “Everything is fresh,” he said, adding, “I treat making my food like art. It must be beautiful.” A Richmond resident who was raised in Mexico, Navarro decided to open Navarro’s Italian Deli at 987 23rd ...