San Pedro, CA: The Newest Little Italy (Greetings From Italian America: California Adventures, Pt 2)
San Diego was a perfect start to our West Coast trip. But today, we're heading up to Los Angeles. No, not Hollywood. Not yet anyway. Instead, we're making a stop by a historic and special little town known as San Pedro. Join John, Rossella and Pat as they literally eat their way through America's NEWEST Little Italy. From the historic restaurants,...
Maneskin on stage at Coachella. Damiano's scream: "Fuck Putin"
Latex and Victorian dresses. Maneskin hit the stage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, one of the most watched music festivals in the United States held in Riverside County, California. Seven stages and dozens of artists. The Roman band, the first Italian rock band at Coachella, played some of the songs that in recent months have reac...
Italian director/producer Chiara Tilesi about the women in the documentary “One of Us”
In 2021 we presented the story of four successful Italian women in Los Angeles who have chosen to build their careers in the United States. The goal is to inspire other women, everywhere, to celebrate each other. The starting point was to give visibility to great Italian women.” Italian director and producer Chiara Tilesi tells L’Italo-Americano ho...
Italian-American Family Traditions Baked Into Holiday Favorite Pane di Pasqua
Pane di Pasqua, it is beautiful and decadent. The love and respect that goes into the process of baking it, transpires in the traditions carried on today. San Francisco is the home to many Italian-Americans and Easter is a reminder of the value of family history and roots in Italy. “See that, that is the perfume of my youth,” explained Franc D’Ambr...
What It Was Really Like Seeing The Godfather In 1972
"The Godfather" is a film so legendary that its very name is practically synonymous with the art of cinema itself. The film focuses on the Corleone crime family, led by Don Vito Corleone (played by the incomparable Marlon Brando), whose young son Michael (Al Pacino) embarks on a dark descent into his family's business. This leads to a fair amount o...
‘Heartbreaking’: Iconic Fisherman’s Wharf restaurant Alioto's to close after 97 years
At nearly 100 years old, the landmark Sicilian seafood establishment Alioto’s Restaurant will permanently close its doors, the San Francisco Business Times reported. The institution has a rich, storied history in the famous port of San Francisco — and its closure marks the end of a family legacy. Founded by Italian immigrant Nunzio Alioto in...
The 14 best Italian restaurants in the South Bay
While it may be trendy to avoid carbs, let's face it, the majority of us without gluten issues have a genuine affection for anything made with flour. Italians are undoubtedly the greatest at carbs. Pizza, spaghetti, garlic bread, and cannoli — it's the stuff foodie dreams are made of. Both New York and San Francisco have long been recognized for th...
Experience California in the ’60s with this new SoCal Italian restaurant at Amoy Street
California Republic is a retro-inspired restaurant at Amoy Street serving SoCal italian cuisine. Decked out with chic yet homely retro decor, it’s bound to be a treat not only to your tastebuds, but also your eyes and soul. The team behind Southern California aims to bring the full SoCal experience to all customers by finding the perfect balance be...
Former GM And SportsNet LA Analyst Ned Colletti Wishes Farewell To Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers hired Ned Colletti as their general manager in 2005 and he has been with the organization ever since, all the while becoming a key figure in the franchise’s history. Colletti worked as the general manager through the 2014 season and despite the limited resources given to him from then-owner Frank McCourt for the majority of...
Beloved, family-owned deli closes after 50 years of serving Newburgh
A beloved family-owned deli in Orange County closed Thursday night after 50 years in business. One by one, customers stopped by the Big 3 Deli in Newburgh just as they've done for decades. This time, however, it was to say their final goodbyes. "People are sad. I know. It's an end of an era," said owner Cindy Gironda-Post. That era began with Giron...
Marianna Gatto Tells It Like It Is - and How It Was
“Growing up in Los Angeles, there were few mirrors for Italian Americans,” recalls Gatto. Italian Americans are typically assumed to be from the East Coast or Chicago. My family arrived in Los Angeles after settling in Colorado. As a kid I couldn’t understand how I fit in the Southern California mosaic, let alone the Italian American mosaic.” In th...
ElevenTwelve: A Taste of Italy Delivered to You
UC Berkeley is the origin of many stories, including that of ElevenTwelve, a lifestyle brand founded by two Cal football alumni, Giorgio Tavecchio and Vincenzo D’Amato (fun fact: their old jersey numbers inspired the name of the business). Together with Paolo Tempo and Davide Merlo, the duo united their experiences in American football with their l...