Marechiaro’s Italian Restaurant Is A Local Treasure In Southern California That’s Been Around For Over 60 Years
The beauty of pizza is that there are so many different varieties. However, there’s no denying that real Italian pizza can’t be beaten! Hiding out in El Cajon, Marechiaro’s brings the flavors of Italy to you and your family. Continually voted the best pizza in town, this family-owned eatery is bound to win you over with its authentic Italian dishes...
A Laid-Back Italian Trattoria With Nautical Themes
A new culinary aerie in San Diego is adding more buzz to an already vibrant culinary scene. Perched on the 20th floor of the InterContinental in the city’s Gaslamp Quarter, Seneca is a laid-back Italian trattoria housed within the members-only Reading Club. Prolific hospitality firm AvroKO finessed an elevated nautical theme in dapper fashion to ma...
Federico’s Italian Bakery to Shutter Doors in May
The popular Federico’s Italian Bakery on the corner of South Allen Avenue and East Colorado Boulevard is closing its doors in May. In a short email statement, owner Farshad Rastegar told Pasadena Now Friday, “We are closing that location after 62 years. The rent doubled over the last 5 years and was raised 45% as of January. Not sustainable. No ret...
Sorella Is Casual Italian Bliss in San Francisco
Over the years, I’ve been a bit surprised by the number of locals — and even food writers — I know who have never been to Acquerello. Not only is it a two Michelin-starred, Italian San Francisco treasure since 1989, chef/co-owner Suzette Gresham remains one of our great national chefs. She’s a dedicated powerhouse who has turned out stunning food f...
An Afternoon with Lidia Bastianich: A Lunch & Book Presentation
Emmy Award-winning chef, cookbook author, restaurateur, and more — Eataly partner and beloved Chef Lidia Bastianich gives us plenty of reasons to celebrate! On Saturday, February 19, we are excited to spend an extra special afternoon with Lidia at Eataly Los Angeles. Hosted by the chef herself, this class will feature a menu curated by Lidia in col...
Castro Italian restaurant Poesia set to expand with cafe at Réveille Coffee space
The Castro's 13-year-old Italian restaurant Poesia Osteria Italiana (4072 18th St.) is set to expand with a cafe inside the space formerly occupied by Réveille Coffee at 4076 18th St. Poesia owner Francesco d'Ippolito tells Hoodline that his goal is to open Poesia Cafe by mid-March, pending permitting and approval through the city. Hoodline readers...
Il Fornaio – Authentic Italian at the Coronado Ferry Landing
Il Fornaio sits at the base of the Ferry Landing, overlooking the San Diego Bay. Having opened on September 3rd, 1999, the restaurant has been through a few ownerships and management teams. However, Luca Allieri has been managing the Italian eatery for fifteen of those years this March. When asked what has changed in that time, Luca admits, “It has...
Surprise! Oliveto, beloved Italian spot, quietly reopens after high-profile closure
Longtime patrons of Oliveto, the 35-year-old Oakland Italian spot that closed with great fanfare at the end of last year, got a surprising message in their inboxes in recent days. “OK, it’s not actually over,” the email began. According to the message, the restaurant’s cafe operation quietly reopened last week, an unexpected coda for a restaurant t...
Cori Trattoria Pastificio Awarded 2022 Tre Gamberi by Gambero Rosso International
Cori Trattoria Pastificio, a multiple award-winning Italian restaurant led by Chef Accursio Lota and located in San Diego’s thriving North Park community, has received the Tre Gamberi from Gambero Rosso. According to Gambero Rosso, Italy’s premier food and wine rating group – similar to France’s Michelin Star Awards and the James Beard Award in the...
Mangia has quickly become a Salinas destination for simple Italian done well.
Truffle infused gorgonzola cream sauce. It’s an arresting line to see on a menu. In the wrong hands it could become a knock down drag out match with the two hard punching flavors tag-teaming to pummel everything else on the plate before turning on each other. Yet there is a narrow and teetering space where all are content to live in convivial harmo...
Uncle Italian Creates A Comforting Refuge at UCSD
UC San Diego (UCSD) opened the brand new Uncle Italian bar and restaurant on campus early October located at the Old Student Center, replacing Soda and Swine. The decision to establish Uncle Italian was made by Consortium Holdings, a hospitality group founded by a UC San Diego alumni, Arsalun Tafazoli. Consortium Holdings has 18 different businesse...
M’tucci’s has a new location in Nob Hill
Serious food in a warm environment, gather and connect with your community over a delicious meal. Austin Leard of M’tucci’s stopped by New Mexico Living to give us details about their newest additions to their locations and more. Each of M’tucci’s locations incorporates a different theme, the newest location in Nob Hill is a Roman-themed restaurant...