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San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter has welcomed a new addition to its dining scene with the opening of Romanissimo Cucina Italiana, a restaurant specializing in authentic Roman cuisine. The new concept replaces Saltwater Seafood & Steak, which closed earlier this year after nearly five years in business.Romanissimo comes from Vincenzo Loverso and Alessand...

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The Huntington has acquired the archive of renowned Italian-born photographer Gusmano Cesaretti, known for documenting Southern California’s Mexican American communities, Los Angeles’ urban spaces and Hollywood film sets, the institution announced Tuesday. Spanning six decades, the archive includes 238 boxes of photographic prints, negatives, conta...

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The Russo Brothers Italian American Film Forum hosted its annual awards ceremony at the AGBO studio center in downtown Los Angeles, bringing together prominent figures of Hollywood and the Italian American community nationwide. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the prestigious Renaissance Award to acclaimed actor Stanley Tucci. N...

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Al via la Mille Miglia Florida Experience 2025 L'Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America sostiene le iniziative di soccorso contro l'incendio di Palisades Il regista di 'Conclave' Edward Berger e le star Isabella Rossellini e Sergio Castellitto premiati dal Festival Los Angeles-Italia I fratelli Russo lasciano il segno: i registi italoamerica...

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When it comes to fine dining in Westlake Village, there’s one place that consistently stands out among the rest: Bocaccio’s Restaurant. Nestled in the heart of the community, this charming Italian eatery has earned its reputation as a true hidden gem. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, looking for a casual night out, or simply craving a...

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The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles has decided not to press charges against protestors who defaced the DTLA landmark with profanities. Instead, the nonprofit is raising funds to restore it.  The institution was vandalized during a protest against President Donald Trump.  “It’s a truly tragic turn of events as the IAMLA honors the legacy of...

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Italian Design Day was celebrated in San Francisco on February 12th, highlighting the crucial role of high-quality design in addressing and mitigating inequalities and reducing their impact on daily life. This annual global event, launched in 2017 with the support of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, aims to showcase the excellence and disti...

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The Ferrucci Institute for Italian Experience and Research is pleased to announce the ninth edition of the Italian Perspective Series, focusing on the intersection of Space and Culture. The event will take place in the magnificent yet intimate venue of the Musco Center for the Arts, our dynamic focal point for campus life and the broader community....

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Joe and Anthony Russo, the visionary directors behind some of the biggest films in cinematic history, were honored on Feb. 21 with a handprint ceremony at the historic TCL Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. The event was a pivotal milestone for the filmmaking duo, who have not only shaped the Marvel Cinematic Universe but have also left an ind...

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Dear friends, Here we are with another editorial full of news about our activities. This beginning of the year has been pretty busy for us at We the Italians. For the third year in a row, I had the pleasure and honor to mentor the new 100 fellows of the Italian American Future Leaders in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and to see again there many alumni...

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