In the late 1480s, Leonardo da Vinci sketched out a clever design for a one-person helicopter propelled by an "aerial screw." You may have seen his drawings and wondered whether one of the choppers could ever take flight. Now we know the answer. The Italian genius was right. Starting in 2019, a University of Maryland engineering team designed and...
READ MOREThe 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...
READ MOREItalian media company Gambero Rosso has announced the 2022 U.S. Tre Bicchieri tour will happen as scheduled in February. Kicking off on Wednesday, February 16 in Los Angeles, the tour will continue through Monday, February 28 with stops in San Francisco, Chicago, New York City and Boston, respectively. “After carefully reviewing health and safety...
READ MOREA 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...
READ MORESegerstrom Center for the Arts presents "A Bronx Tale" One Man Show with Chazz Palminteri on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at 8:00pm at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. In 1988, before it became a hit Broadway musical or a feature film co-starring Robert DeNiro, Palminteri wrote and performed this A Bronx Tale- bringing 18 characters to vivid li...
READ MOREThe 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...
READ MOREDate: From Thursday, February 10, 2022 to Sunday, February 13, 2022 - Organized by : Tulsa Ballet In collaboration with : Consulate General of Italy in Houston and IIC Los Angeles - Entrance : With fee The Corleone family and their rival mob families will pull you into their captivating world full of drama, passion, and even a little humor for a pe...
READ MOREOver 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...
READ MORESanta Clara leaders Tuesday night praised the City Council for voting to ditch Columbus Day and instead celebrate a day that highlights indigenous people and cultures. “We’re particularly happy and proud that our task force was able to make this recommendation while also acknowledging another thing that we saw in our surveys,” said Neil Datar, chai...
READ MOREEmmy 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...
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