Piero Selvaggio’s Valentino: on top of the L.A. restaurant industry for over 40 years
by Silvia Simonetti Italian cuisine is recognized and appreciated all across the globe. From extremely simple to more refined dishes, what makes the real difference are the genuine ingredients of our tradition. Yet there was a time in the - not so distant - past when they couldn't be found abroad, due to their cost and perishabili...
LA-Based Caffé Primo Launches All-Day East Village Eatery
by Candice Woo Caffé Primo, which has locations throughout Los Angeles including the Sunset Strip, downtown LA and Santa Monica, opens its first San Diego restaurant today in the East Village at 1330 Market Street, in a 5,469-square-foot space at the based of the 13 & Market building that includes a large wrap-around patio which seats...
Jarryd Hayne’s NFL San Francisco 49ers story mirrors ‘Invincible’ tale of Philadelphia Eagles’ Vince Papale
"Vince Papale,'' the coach says softly, his mind drifting. "He was the fastest man on our field. "I guess, underdogs, I've always had a soft spot for them. It's why watching Jarryd's story ... he does remind me of him". And as far as NFL compliments go, Hayne will never receive bigger. Understanding that when Coach Vermeil talk...
Marketing Volunteer Needed
by Francesca Gaspari ItaLingua is seeking a qualified volunteer to help our organization promote our Italian classes for adults and children in Berkeley. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual interested in enhancing ItaLingua's visibility and expanding program enrollment. The volunteer will assist in carrying out marketing strategi...
Employment - IAMLA
Public Relations and Marketing InternIAMLA is seeking qualified undergraduate or graduate students in the fields of Public Relations, Marketing, Communications and other relevant areas of study. Special Events InternIAMLA is seeking qualified undergraduate or graduate students in the fields of Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Event Man...
Mazzetti's Bakery celebrates 40 years
By Jean Bartlett On April 29, before the crowd arrived to celebrate the 40th year of the ever-popular Mazzetti's Bakery, Rudy and Julie Mazzetti sat together and looked around at all the flowers well-wishers had sent — bouquets filled with every color imaginable, bouquets with balloons. Along with the Pacifica Tribune, there were a few ot...
Opera San Jose to Stage THE ITALIAN GIRL IN ALGIERS, 11/15-30
Opera San José (OSJ) continues its season with Gioachino Rossini's The Italian Girl in Algiers. This sparkling and fast-paced opera weaves a madcap story full of twists and turns into a comic adventure to a land of magnificent palaces, swashbuckling pirates and lavish harems. The Italian Girl in Algiers will be sung in Italian with English...
Una festa di musica e sapori per il sesto anniversario di Taste of Italy
Sabato 11 ottobre, più che in California, qualcuno avrebbe tranquillamente pensato di trovarsi in Italia. A testimoniare questa sensazione bastavano i profumi e l'atmosfera che hanno trasformato la Pico House, storico edificio losangelino nel cuore di Downtown L.A., in una festa tricolore. Il successo dell'ultimo Taste of Italy è stato cer...
Missione di tre giorni negli Stati Uniti per il sindaco Nardella
Missione di tre giorni a New York per il sindaco Dario Nardella e l'assessore alle Relazioni internazionali Nicoletta Mantovani, invitati dalla Columbus Citizens Foundation, organizzazione senza scopo di lucro, dedicata a promuovere la cultura e la conoscenza dei successi italo-americani. La fondazione, attraverso un'ampia gamma di attività filantr...
Italian Festival, relax and enjoy the afternoon with family
The 18th Italian Festival is from 1 to 8 p.m. Sept. 12 at Pippo Ranch, 4142 Cantelow Road, Vacaville. Enjoy home-style Italian cuisine, ranch barbecue, beer, wine and soda. Activities are for the whole family including live music, dancing, horseshoes, bocce ball, volleyball, petting zoo, jump house and vendors. Bring a lawn chair...
Carlo Di Ruocco: Pioneer of Espresso in America
by Maria Gloria December, the month we celebrate Christmas, exchange presents with our friends and wish all "Buon Natale," I got to thinking that some people, by their efforts, wind up enriching an entire community or in the case of Carlo DiRuocco, the entire West Coast and beyond with their gift of espresso. No, Signor DiRuocco d...
Silicon Valley's most productive commodites was once the prune!
by Cookie Curci One of the Silicon Valley's most productive commodities was once the prune industry. Many of us today can trace our family roots to those early years when immigrants to the Santa Clara Valley sharecropped or owned their own fruit ranches. My grandparents were among these young, inspiring ranchers who came to this valle...