Tione's on Main, an Italian restaurant and deli, opening in downtown L.A.
Inspired by East Coast delis and red sauce Italian restaurants, Tione's on Main, part of the Medallion development in the Old Bank District of downtown L.A., will open its doors on Monday for lunch service. Tione's is a tribute from Executive Chef Christian Page to the food he ate growing up in Stamford, Conn. Page is currently the executi...
The Giants Celebrate San Francisco’s Italian Heritage
by Mauro Battocchi Thanks so much Giants! The great baseball champions of San Francisco, who won the World Series three times in recent years (2010, 2012 and 2014) have celebrated the Italian heritage of the City by the Bay tonight before the match with the San Diego Padres. A sizable donation was given to Italian Community Servic...
A Big Grazie to artist John Asaro!
John Asaro, a native Californian of Sicilian descent has a special place in his heart for Little Italy's Piazza Famiglia, so much so that he will be donating 50% of all sales from his latest art exhibit being held at Meyer Fine Art through August 1st. His largesse is also reflected in the huge amount of time, effort and work that he has pu...
L’Italia e i documentari/Italy and documentaries - Graduate Student Conference
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Department of Italian: L'ITALIA E I DOCUMENTARI/ ITALY AND DOCUMENTARIES - Graduate Student Conference - January 15-16, 2016 Keynote Speakers: Alina Marazzi (Film Director), Paola Bonifazio (University of Texas, Austin). Since the early 20th century, documentary films, rang...
Talking Italian Culture with Gian Maria Annovi, Assistant Professor of Italian Studies at USC
by Silvia Donati Those who believe there's no culture in Los Angeles, much less Italian culture, should reconsider their belief: L.A. residents interested in learning about Italy have plenty of opportunities to do so. Just consider that, as Italy pays tribute to one of its most influential writers and filmmakers, Pier Paolo Pasoli...
Sacramento Kings trade rumors 2016: Marco Belinelli an expendable as trade deadline nears?
by Nikko Villanueva It seems like veteran forward Rudy Gay is not the only player from the Sacramento Kings that teams are inquiring about with the trade deadline nearing, as experienced shooter Marco Belinelli is also drawing interests. According to James Ham of CSN Bay Area, sources have confirmed with CSN California that team...
“Recital italiano” con il pianista Luciano Bellini
Data: Gio 13 Ott 2016 - Orario: Alle 18:30 Luogo: Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco, 601 Van Ness Ave F, San Francisco, CA 94102 Organizzato da : Istituto Italiano di Cultura - Ingresso : Libero L'Istituto Italiano di Cultura è lieto di annunciare "Recital italiano" di Luciano Bellini, pianista, compositore e direttore d...
Order Sons of Italy in America donates to charities
Order Sons of Italy in America, Renaissance Lodge #2259, through its charitable organization, the Orange County American Italian Renaissance Foundation, established its annual charities budget for 2014. The foundation's Board of Directors has voted to support the following charities and organizations: University of California Irvine Department of...
Red Ferrari Coupe Sells for Auction Record $38.1 Million
by Meghan Morris A Ferrari 250 GTO Berlinetta sold for $38.1 million in California, setting a record for a car sold at auction globally. The 1962 red two-seat coupe was estimated to sell for $30 million to $40 million at yesterday's Bonhams auction in Carmel. Before the sale, Robert Brooks, Bonhams chairman, had expected the price...
A talk with Poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti: a Passion for Italian (and Life)
by Mauro Battocchi Lawrence Ferlinghetti is a living legend. Meeting with him at Caffè Puccini in North Beach was a special moment. I grew up reading a lot of the Beat Generation. Ferlinghetti was at the epicenter of this literary and existential movement: as proprietor of City Lights Bookstore in San Francisco, he sold and published many...
Terra Mia Pizzeria Keeps the Pizza Faith
By Gustavo Arellano One wonders what reservoirs of resolve the owners of Terra Mia Pizzeria in Laguna Hills drew from to open this spot. It's in Laguna Hills, for starters, a city that's actually quite underrated as a food town (hosting Break of Dawn, Villa Roma, Colombian Kitchen and Mercado Corona is a great start)—but it's still Laguna...
Lombardi Family Concepts Opens Taverna Laguna Beach
by Kelli Jean Lombardi Family Concepts', Alberto Lombardi and developer Bill Hutchinson have announced the newest Lombardi Family Concepts' restaurant – Taverna Laguna Beach. The new 4,500 square-foot restaurant will open on February 25, 2016, in the heart of Laguna Beach. "We are thrilled to open Taverna in Laguna Beach," Lombard...