By Russ Parsons

Southern California landmark Italian restaurant Valentino is no longer on the market. In fact, says owner Piero Selvaggio, it's at a new beginning.

Starting in September, Selvaggio says, the restaurant will unveil a new menu, focusing on the cooking of Sicily and Sardinia, the home islands of himself and his chef Nicola Chessa. And after that? Who knows? Almost certainly a celebration of the region of Piemonte and truffles in November and December. And maybe even an exploration of traditional Italian-American dishes updated, starting in 2014.

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Source: Los Angeles Times