Scenes from an Italian Restaurant
Everyone loves a rags to riches story, and when it involves a remarkably gracious and generous person, that tale is all the more enjoyable. That’s the narrative of Piero Selvaggio, an Italian emigrant born in Sicily in 1946 who changed the image of Italian wine and food in the United States in various ways, most prominently with his iconic Valentin...
One Of The Oldest Family-Owned Restaurants In Northern California Is Also Among The Most Delicious Places You’ll Ever Eat
When it comes to family-owned restaurants, you’ll find them in all kinds of colors and stripes—small mom ‘n pop bistros, upscale A-list establishments, back-alley gems, and so many more. And these typically long-standing places span the culinary gamut as well. One of the oldest such places in Northern California is Dinucci’s Restaurant, and it is a...
Strandworthy: Experience Authentic Italian Flavors and Hospitality at Balsamico
Known as the land of slow food and fast cars, Modena, Italy is also the hometown of, and inspiration for, the new Balsamico Italian Kitchen, created by Elisa and Michele Borelli. The duo planned every detail to create the feel of an outdoor Italian piazza, from the cute outdoor patio to the brick wall with pictures of the church in Modena, where th...
Bruno’s Italian Deli: Sandwiches with Story
Located deep in the heart of San Rafael, both in location and in its family history, is Bruno’s Italian Deli, Market and Cafe. This eatery offers classic and indisputably delicious sandwiches alongside meats and cheeses, salads, cannoli and a drink selection so expansive that even the most particular of people can find a fan-favorite beverage to pa...
Look Inside Marisi, La Jolla’s New Italian Contender
With the arrival of Marisi, downtown La Jolla has a fresh dining option that’s also looking to set itself apart from the sea of other Italian restaurants in San Diego. Opened by a group of five cousins, all La Jolla natives, the restaurant is now serving dinner Wednesday through Sunday. Designed in-house, the 111-seat Marisi emerges in the former W...
Negroni Week at Eataly Silicon Valley
Negroni Week has arrived, amici! From September 12-18, 2022, Eataly Silicon Valley will be a mecca for lovers of the classic Italian cocktail as we participate once again in the annual campaign, which raises money for charitable organizations in the most delicious way. Join the cause at Eataly with Negroni cocktails in our restaurants and more. Th...
You Must Taste The Homemade Pasta At This Unique Italian Restaurant In Southern California
Looking for the perfect place for a dinner date or family night out? You’ll find it at Vittorio’s Italian Trattoria in San Diego. The homemade pasta here will blow you away, and the classic Italian feel will charm you as soon as you walk in. Just one trip and we’re sure you’ll agree that it’s one of the best Italian restaurants in Southern Californ...
Tocca Ferro Italian Chophouse serves cuisine with flare
Suppose you’re in the Anaheim/Orange County area and looking for Italian cuisine with flare. In that case, Tocca Ferro Italian Chophouse is a must. Frank and I had the pleasure of dining at Tocca Ferro Italian Chophouse in the JW Marriott Anaheim Resort a few blocks away from Disneyland. Despite being open for only a few weeks, Joshua Klindt and A...
Where to get an Italian beef in San Francisco, according to a Chicagoan
I eventually lost count of how many people recommended “The Bear” to me. After weeks of avoiding the explosively popular show, I let peer pressure win and was glad I did. Besides, even if the story bordered on contrived, it made up for it with exceptional acting. Plus, I’m from Chicago, and while “The Bear” relied on a few too many Chicago cliches,...
Milano Brings a Taste of Little Italy to Downtown Burbank
Conveniently located at the corner of Palm and 3rd in beautiful downtown Burbank – right next to the City’s free parking garage, Milano Ristorante Italiano & Wine Bar welcomes you to their little slice of Italy in downtown Burbank. Walk through the entrance doors and get a warm, friendly greeting from owner Mike Pollastro and his wife Adelaide. The...
Castro's Poesia Cafe now open serving fresh baked pastries & desserts
Castro residents now have a new spot from which to pick up fresh baked pastries, desserts, and coffee. Poesia Cafe opened earlier this month in the former Reveille Coffee space at 4072 18th Street. Hoodline broke the news of 13-year-old Poesia's expansion earlier this year. The expansion was made possible after Reveille Coffee closed in the next-do...
La Jolla Gets an Infusion of New Wave Italian Cuisine and Cocktails
After two years of pandemic delays, an ambitious Italian restaurant and bar created by two area families and named for their grandparents is set to open in La Jolla on Wednesday, August 31. Replacing Whisknladle on Wall Street, Marisi draws parallels between San Diego’s tony seaside village and the cliffside towns along Italy’s sweeping Amalfi Coas...