The earliest known reference to baseball ever recorded in American history dates back to the late18th century in Massachusetts. The first team who played under modern rules - the New York Knickerbockers - dates back to the mid-19th century.   Over time, the sport has of course evolved, but it has been around for quite a while. The sport evol...

By Allison Sampite-Montecalvo For the 21st year, thousands of visitors came to Little Italy to experience San Diego's annual Italian festival, eating their way through authentic Italian classic dishes, moving to traditional Italian folk music, and perusing street chalk art.   Little Italy's Festa has been a tradition celebrating the Italian...

She's a woman of resilience, beauty, and grace. An admired restaurateur, she dared to imagine a revitalized Gaslamp Quarter District and helped to make it a reality.Her passion for inspired music and cuisine -- coupled with her commitment to cultivating community -- launched one of San Diego's most beloved dining establishments. Please join us thi...

A memorial service for Graziella Spinelli, Professor and Vice President of ICC, will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Church - Little Italy on Saturday, December 13th at 12 p.m.   Following the funeral a reception will be hosted by Graziella's sister at Our Lady of the Rosary Church Hall. Please note that due to construction work...

Pasquale's PBS Special continues to penetrate throughout 170,000,000 homes. The momentum is continuing with a Springs 2016 Tour including the following cities: Denver, Las Vegas, Reno, Sacramento, San Diego, Atlanta, Pittsburgh and many more...   LOS ANGELES, CAStay tuned for the following airings in LOS ANGELES onSunday, July 19 at 10AM and...

There are several different neighborhoods in San Diego: There's Hillcrest, North Park, Downtown... Each offers a unique personality and character to those who visit it. Few are as culturally enriching, however, as Little Italy.   From its landscaped piazzas to its murals, Little Italy effectively transports its visitors to a different place...

Taste of Little Italy is one of the district's most popular events, and it sells out every year. Don't miss the 2016 edition which includes exciting new restaurants such as Bracero, The Crack Shack, Café Gratitude and Herb & Eatery. Choose from a North Route or South Route passport, and stroll as you taste along an easy walk which includes live...

Convivio Center, a gathering place where residents and visitors are invited to explore the art, culture and history of San Diego's Italian community, welcomed Luca Forte, Director of Castellani Wines USA to Convivio on Friday evening November 15th.   Guests will be introduced to six Tuscan varietals during their wine tasting, an experience e...

Attorney Alan Macina began his litigation career in a criminal defense firm, but he had already had his eye on becoming a gondolier, and actually began practicing his gondola skills while in law school. Piloting a gondola has been the lawyer's hobby and passion since 2001.   "I knew in law school, when I interned, that I wanted to be a crimi...

Taste of Little Italy ticketholders can go from restaurant to restaurant with a Taste Passport, which lists participating restaurants and each location's specific menu offering.   It's an easy walk, with no shuttles required. After each "bite," restaurant staff will marks off the stop on the passport and then it's off to the next stop! Taste...