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There’s a new name lighting up the Sycamore District — and if you’ve ever spent time in Montecito, it’s a familiar one. Tre Lune, the iconic Italian restaurant long adored by locals and celebrities alike, has officially opened its doors in Hollywood. And just like its northern counterpart, the new location is poised to become one of the city’s go-t...

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Downtown Mountain View’s newest restaurant isn’t meant to feel new. Step inside and go back in time – servers wear black bow ties, the menu offers classics like Cobb salad, meatballs and cioppino and old black-and-white Italian and American films play on loop. Johnny & Sanny’s is a nostalgic Italian American concept from the team behind Doppio Zero...

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Arecent archival donation to the Performing Arts Collection at UC Santa Barbara Library opens a new door for researchers, historians and opera fans with the establishment of the Enrico Caruso Jr. Collection, named for the son of legendary Italian tenor Enrico Caruso (1873–1921), a pioneer in the history of sound recording. The trove of rare recordi...

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This year, Rocco’s Ristorante Pizzeria in Walnut Creek entered its second quarter century in operation. Its walls feature pictures and memorabilia showing the history of a proud Italian-American family. Rocco Biale started the establishment in 1999. Born in San Francisco, he lived with his family in the upstairs unit of his grandfather Giovanni’s b...

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When: Sunday, June 8, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Where: Petersen Automotive Museum 6060 Wilshire BoulevardLos Angeles, CA, 90036United States  L.A.’s ultimate celebration of Italian automotive passion is back! This year, our all-Italian cruise-in honors Festa della Repubblica and unites a vibrant community of enthusiasts, industry insiders, an...

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The one-year-old Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge in the heart of Little Italy houses the largest number of imported cheese wheels in San Diego. About 100 of the 40-pound wheels dominate a back wall in the spacious, main dining room. More can be found in the restaurant’s “cheese bar,” where the wheels are carved into bowl-shaped vessels for tossing in cook...

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Countless young boys grow up following Major League Baseball on TV or the radio and dream of one day being part of the game. Wayne Randazzo wished for a life in baseball, but not as a player — he wanted to get to call the action. “Pretty much ever since I knew I needed a job when I got older, this has been the job I wanted,” says Randazzo, 40, who...

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Get ready to say ciao bella to one of Lodi’s most beloved cultural celebrations—Festa Italiana! Held in the heart of California wine country, this vibrant festival brings together the rich traditions, flavors, and spirit of Italy for a day filled with food, music, and family fun. Stroll through vendor booths featuring artisan goods, sip on local an...

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A new slice of San Francisco is landing in San Diego as acclaimed pizzaiolo Tony Gemignani brings his award-winning Slice House concept to Little Italy. The fast-casual pizzeria, known for its wide variety of handcrafted pizza styles, will officially open its first San Diego location on May 17.Slice House San Diego will offer a curated menu of Gemi...

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Before it was prime San Francisco tourist turf, Ghirardelli Square was pumping out chocolate for a gold-crazed city. In 1852, Italian immigrant Domingo Ghirardelli turned his failed mining dreams into something sweeter – starting with a little shop that grew into the massive brick chocolate factory we now know as SF’s favorite square. Here’s the st...

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