Become an Italian ‘Mamma’ with this new L.A. cookbook
Cooking is an undisputed way to connect to loved ones, but for Filippo Cortivo and the rest of his family, self-publishing a new cookbook meant preserving the memory and traditions of their mother: one of Melrose Avenue’s more recognizable Italian chefs for nearly a decade. Loredana “Mamma” Cecchinato, the matriarch and namesake of Larchmont’s Oste...
Little Original Joe’s Marina: Italian comfort with a modern touch
Little Original Joe’s in the Marina has been a full house from the get-go in May. This is the latest outpost from siblings John and Elena Duggan, who have carried on the family’s long-standing tradition of Italian-American comfort food with a modern twist. Known for running the iconic Original Joe’s and its spots in North Beach, Daly City and West...
Gnocchi Goes to Hollywood: How Chef Augusto Pasini and Franciacorta Stole the Show at the Emmy Awards
At the 2024 Emmy Awards, Franciacorta, Italy’s premier sparkling wine, made its debut as the official sparkling wine of the Emmy Governors Gala. The post-ceremony dinner, held at the Peacock Theater on September 15, also saw Chef Augusto Pasini, from the Franciacorta region, make history as the first non-American chef to cook for the star-studded e...
One of SF's oldest Italian delis has a giant sandwich with a small price tag
For a delicatessen that’s roughly 600 square feet, San Francisco’s classic Italian shop Lucca Delicatessen has managed to captivate locals with its roster of imported goods, handmade ravioli and traditional Italian sandwiches for nearly a century. Not much has changed at the Italian deli since it opened its doors in San Francisco’s Marina Distri...
This is the Sacramento region’s most underrated Italian restaurant, readers say
After 671 votes, Sacramento-area readers have made it clear: Ippolito’s Trattoria is the region’s most underrated Italian restaurant. Nickolas and Sabrina Ippolito’s restaurant was a runaway winner in The Sacramento Bee’s recent poll, amassing 58.3% of the vote despite sharing the ballot with 10 other Italian favorites previously nominated by reade...
Franciacorta Brings Italian Excellence to the 76th Emmy® Awards
Franciacorta, a symbol of Italian enological excellence, renews its partnership with the Emmy Awards for the fourth consecutive year, bringing an unmistakable touch of Italian flair to one of the most prestigious events in the global television and film industry. The 76th Emmy Awards will take place on Sunday, September 15, at the Peacock Theater i...
Mattia Agazzi’s guide to LA’s best Italian food
Coming from anyone else the name-dropping could be seen as bragging, but Agazzi, who at 35 is the youngest Executive Chef of the four Gucci Osteria da Massimo Botturas around the world (Florence, Tokyo, Seoul, and Los Angeles), is a down to earth bubbly northern Italian who is as happy cooking for celebrities as rock climbing in Joshua Tree on his...
Doppio Zero’s Taste of Naples in Campbell
Doppio Zero opened its doors in downtown Campbell in the spring, adding a new chapter to its expanding Bay Area story. Founded in 2014, Doppio Zero spread out from its original Mountain View location, evolving with each new opening. Since the launch in Campbell, it hasn’t taken long for word to spread. With a reputation established across the Bay A...
Find Classic Cocktails and Menu Mainstays at the New Jon & Vinny’s in Studio City
Nearly a decade after the first Jon & Vinny’s debuted on Fairfax, the team behind the popular Italian American restaurant chain opened its fifth location in Studio City on August 14. The newest outlet on Moorpark Street took two and a half years to develop and is open daily serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and for the first time, cocktails. With e...
This family’s popular Italian food legacy continues with new Fresno restaurant
A black-and-white photo of a smiling young couple in aprons hangs in the back of one of Fresno’s newest restaurants, Roma Italian Kitchen. The photo is a reminder of the new restaurant owner’s roots. It’s an image of his grandparents, Mike and Angelina DiNuzzo, who started Mike’s Pizzeria, an old-school Italian restaurant at West and Shields avenue...
Want a taste of how vibrant downtown SF could be? Try this new Italian deli
Although Aurora Centro owner Dario Barbone hails from Italy, he’s not averse to sliding distinctly un-Italian ingredients into his panini. The four-sandwich selection at his counter-service cafe, hidden on the fifth floor of Salesforce Tower, includes a stack of mortadella, cheddar and arugula, plus pickled red onions, jalapenos and shaved fennel....
Family Behind Original Joe’s Unveils Little Original Joe’s: The Marina District’s Newest Italian Restaurant
If you've ever picked up pizza or Italian specialties from Little Original Joe's Market in San Francisco's West Portal, you'll understand the excitement surrounding the opening of their highly anticipated full-service restaurant in the Marina District. Following the recent opening of Elena's Mexican Restaurant in the West Portal neighborhood by th...