Eataly’s Century City hosts two dining experiences, each offering a unique taste of Italy’s rich culinary landscape. Here, every dish tells a story, every sip carries the essence of Italy. Whether you’re craving the vibrant flavors of southern Italy at Capri or yearning for the rustic charm of a rooftop grill at Terra, these culinary destinations w...

After facing a potential eviction earlier this year, Culver City restaurant Etta will close at the end of December 2023. The closure was confirmed by the incoming operator of the space, Paul Pruitt, whose management company Mosaic runs the rooftop Canopy Club on the property. Etta staffers were notified last week; Eater reached out to Etta manageme...

Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini has retired from professional soccer after a 22-year career. The 39-year-old Chiellini's decision was announced Tuesday by Los Angeles FC, his club for the past 1 1/2 seasons following 17 years at Juventus. Chiellini also announced his decision on social media, calling his career "the most beautiful and intense jo...

The stereotype of the Italian nonna, or grandmother, attempting to feed you until you burst holds true — especially at the holidays. No sooner had any family member walked through her door than my own nonna would lay out a tablescape of antipasti, already arranged and plated under a sheath of plastic wrap, waiting in the fridge for just the occasio...

Thousands of words and many minutes of video content have been composed about the mad scramble to swap jerseys with Lionel Messi after his Inter Miami CF matches, a notable signpost of the high regard with which the Argentine legend is held by players around MLS and beyond. If that’s a key metric for colleagues’ admiration, it should be noted...

The Vietnamese restaurant Blossom in Atwater Village, which opened in 2021 and served its final bowl of noodles on November 17, just flipped into a casual Italian restaurant called Spina. Blossom’s owner Duc Pham is a partner in the new business along with chef Pablo Cruz. (Pham also brought the white-hot Florence, Italy sandwich shop All’Antico Vi...

FENDI Casa, a name synonymous with Italian luxury and design, has recently made a significant announcement that is poised to elevate the world of interior design in Los Angeles. In an exciting development, FENDI Casa has unveiled a prestigious partnership with MASS Beverly, a renowned player in the field of interior design located in the heart of W...

So, here’s a 64-year-old guy, Paul Nunneri, who has owned one of the most popular Italian delis in the San Fernando Valley for 40 years — Cavaretta’s over in Canoga Park — and he hasn’t put on more than 10 pounds since high school. If I owned the place, I’d be Jabba the Hutt by now. Between his mother’s cannoli, his homemade meatballs, and his Ital...

After an extensive period of meticulous planning, Twelve Twelve Santa Monica is thrilled to introduce its newly reimagined Ristorante, new Executive Chef, New American Italian Menu, innovative Italian-inspired Cocktails, and Discoteca – a live entertainment experience which officially launched on November 20th, 2023! Located on the 3rd Street Prome...

This month, the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles closed the curtain on their successful Pinocchio exhibit and debuted their newest exhibit Louis Prima: Rediscovering a Musical Icon set to run through October 2024. The exhibition is produced by the IAMLA in collaboration with the Gia Maione Prima Foundation that explores the life and legacy of...