2025 Festa Italia in Healdsburg, a taste of Italy in the heart of California Wine Country
The calendar may be turning, but in Northern California’s Wine Country, summer seems determined to linger. The golden hills of Sonoma remain full of sunlight, creating the perfect setting for a Sunday in the Dry Creek Valley. On August 17th, the Festa Italiana returned for its second year at Orsi Family Vineyards, offering a deep dive into the regi...
Venchi Bringing Beloved Italian Chocolate To Century City
Venchi, an Italian food company founded in 1878 by Silviano Venchi, is preparing to open a new location in Los Angeles at 10250 Santa Monica Blvd. The new storefront will be located on the ground floor of Westfield Century City, steps away from other chocolate shops, such as See’s Candies and Läderach, according to ToddRickAllen. Although Venchi al...
Sip Italian Wine Stories Among the Gardens
There’s something magical about combining great wine with beautiful surroundings, and the Wine Tasting and History evening at San Diego Botanic Garden delivers on both fronts. Certified Sommelier Dane Kuta is hosting an intimate experience that blends wine education with captivating storytelling, all set against the garden’s lush backdrop. This isn...
Early construction begins on reimagined Little Italy food hall
As early construction begins, the vision for the reimagined Little Italy food hall is coming into focus just months after its abrupt closure. Tucked away in the European-inspired Piazza della Famiglia on Date Street–between India Street and Columbia Street–is a quiet corner. After it closed in February, the lively food hall that once occupied the...
A taste of Italy in San Francisco: unpacking the 2nd edition of Italfoods Specialty Food Show
On June 24th, San Francisco’s Fort Mason was transformed into a dynamic marketplace of Italian culinary delights for the 2nd Italfoods Specialty Food Show. Over 100 Italian food purveyors gathered to show their finest selection of specialty foods, offering attendees a unique opportunity to taste an array of amazing products and discover exclusive d...
California rediscovers Sangiovese. A brief history of the revival of a forgotten grape variety in the United States
Once hailed as “the new Merlot”, Sangiovese experienced an unfortunate phase in California. In the 1980s and 1990s, at the height of the “Cal-Ital” movement, this noble Tuscan grape was grown and vinified without much care or discernment, resulting in unbalanced and often overdone wines. The outcome was a widespread loss of interest in Sangiovese, ...
The Taste of Little Italy Tour: A Look Into San Diego’s Most Flavorful Neighborhood
There’s Little Tokyo in Los Angeles, Chinatown in San Francisco and here in San Diego, we have our very own Little Ital This lively neighborhood is a testament to both the American tradition of immigrants gracing us with our best food and the habit of putting the ‘little’ prefix to carve out a bite-sized extension of global identities here in the S...
San Francisco's Fisherman’s Wharf to lose a landmark amid $10 million overhaul
Major changes are coming to Fisherman’s Wharf — namely the demolition of the landmark Sicilian seafood restaurant Alioto’s — as the Port of San Francisco moves forward with a $10 million plan to transform the tourist destination with a new public plaza, as well as lighting installations and an overlook along the inner lagoon. Nearly a century old...
Savor the flavors of summer at the Taste of Little Italy
Get ready to eat your heart out at one of San Diego’s most anticipated foodie events of the year, Taste of Little Italy, happening June 17th and 18th. For two unforgettable evenings, the neighborhood transforms into an open-air dining experience where the streets come alive with the aromas of gourmet dishes, the rhythm of live music, and the buzz o...
Giovannetti’s Italian Cuisine Opening in Vista this Summer
A brand new concept, Giovannetti’s Italian Cuisine, is set to make its debut later this year in Vista at 1011 S Santa Fe Ave Ste A & B. The new restaurant is the latest venture from owner Yesenia Zambrano, according to a recent liquor license application. Zambrano tells What Now San Diego that the concept is expected to open by the end of July 2025...
Exploring An Authentic Italian Restaurant In Westlake Village
Nothing compares to the warmth and flavor of Boccaccios Restaurant in Westlake Village when it comes to having a genuinely authentic Italian dining experience. The finest of Italian cuisine is brought to Southern California by this quaint restaurant, which offers patrons not just a meal but also an exploration of Italy’s illustrious culinary past....
Tondi Gelato: The Heart of Authentic Italian Gelato in Santa Barbara
Nestled in the bustling Paseo Nuevo district, Tondi Gelato stands as a jewel in Santa Barbara’s crown, capturing the spirit, flavor, and artistry of true Italian gelato. If you’ve ever wandered the sun-dappled piazzas of Florence, like I once did, you’ll recognize the feeling immediately—a sense that this isn’t just dessert, but a daily ritual, a c...