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Taking place on September 26th from 5:30 to 9:00pm, the Little Italy State of the Neighborhood pays homage to the rich history and exciting future of Little Italy, bringing business owners, neighbors, and residents together for a night of pleasantries. After an inviting cocktail hour and buffet dinner by local Little Italy restaurants, Marco Li Man...

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Get ready to rumble, San Diego! Our beloved Little Italy is about to transform into a boxing ring for one electrifying night. The second annual Punches in Little Italy amateur boxing showcase, set to honor the legacy of Bobby DePhilippis, will light up Washington Elementary. Bobby DePhilippis was the heart and soul of Little Italy. If you’ve ever s...

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Saturday September 14, 2:00 pm. Auditorium at St. Joseph's Cathedral, 1528 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA. Tickets Here. In the first-ever SCIENCE DAY with ICC, six wonderfully accomplished San Diego-based Italian scientists will share stories of their educational paths and cutting edge research in a friendly atmosphere followed by Italian aperitivo. A...

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What if your family’s immigration story bypassed the iconic Ellis Island, heading straight to the sunny shores of San Diego? Join us as we sit down with Tom Cesarini, founder of Convivio, who uncovers his rich Sicilian heritage and shares his family’s unique journey to America. From working in a macaroni factory to establishing a vibrant enclave in...

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Did you know that San Diego Padres star pitcher Joe Musgrove has a family connection to Little Italy? His grandmother, Lucy Papitto, resided in San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood for 30 years! I didn’t know this until I saw a relatively new mural and plaque today. The beautiful mural can be found on India Street a little south of Grape Street. I...

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“Avengers: The Kang Dynasty” has been retitled with a full-tilt pivot. The next Avengers films will be “Avengers: Doomsday” and “Avengers: Secret Wars” and they will both be directed by the Russo Brothers. Directors Joe and Anthony Russo — who helmed four films in the MCU, including 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame” — are uniting with Marvel Studios once...

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Slice House by Tony Gemignani, a dynamic pizzeria concept led by a 13-time world pizza champion, is getting ready to open several new locations in San Diego, starting with a site in Little Italy at 2100 Kettner Blvd #1400. The company will make its area debut on the ground floor of 2100 Kettner, a six-story mixed-use development in the heart of Lit...

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Italian Bred, the hilarious and heartwarming hit one woman show, written by and starring Candice Guardino is coming to North Coast Rep on Aug. 19th & 20th.  Candice Guardino is being called someone who "Stuns!", "A Must See" and is "Re- defining Solo Performances" by The Chicago Stage, Los Angeles, and New York City. Italian Bred, is a hilarious an...

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Ambrogio by Acquerello, an Italian restaurant in La Jolla, is among 13 California establishments joining the Michelin Guide in July, according to a press release. Michelin says all 13 restaurants have earned the guide's "recommended" designation and are eligible for the Star or Bib Gourmand awards, which will be announced during an Aug. 5 ceremony...

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From Aperol spritz towers and cheese wheels, a new Italian restaurant is turning heads in Little Italy. Located on the corner of India Street and the Piazza della Famiglia, Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge has officially made its debut as the first cheese wheel pasta bar in the city. Diners can choose from Parmigiano, Gold Parmigiano, Pecorino Sardo, Grana...

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