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At Monterey Car Week, Alfa Romeo announced the North American debut of the 33 Stradale, the exclusive Italian icon reborn for a new era. The 33 Stradale was featured across four of the week’s venues, offering a showcase of Alfa Romeo’s passion for design, performance and pure Italian artistry, officials stated in a press release. Inspired by the or...

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It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival and the beginning of the tenure of the new Consul General of Italy in San Francisco, Massimo Carnelos, on August 18, 2025. Consul General Carnelos is honored to represent Italy in this important consular jurisdiction and to serve our Italian community with dedication. A brief welcome message fr...

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During Monterey Car Week 2025, Automobili Lamborghini opened the doors of its private Lamborghini Lounge Monterey to VIP guests, offering a fully immersive experience in Italian design and automotive innovation. The new Fenomeno, the few-off that debuted at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering on Friday, August 15, was displayed at the Lamborghini Lo...

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In these four years of my tenure as Consul General of Italy in San Francisco, we worked to open and then consolidate Innovit - Italian Innovation and Culture Hub in San Francisco, to increase the awareness of US Company Leaders, Investors, Researchers regarding Italy’s amazing pool of Innovators and deep-tech assets, to strengthen the Italian Commu...

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The biography of Hamilton, Ontario-born Joe Benvenuti, from his early beginnings through his rise to becoming Sacramento, California's own and one of America's most successful Italian immigrants, will launch this summer. The long-overdue story, written by first-time author and one of Benvenuti's grandsons, Deron R. Benvenuti, tells the stirring acc...

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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...

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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...

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Dear friends, As August begins here in Italy, everything pretty much slows down. For an entire month, it's as if the country runs at a quarter of its usual pace—especially in the big cities. But We the Italians never stops. In fact, we're hard at work planning several new initiatives for this fall and even into next year. As mentioned earlier, our...

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Consul General Sergio Strozzi‘s impactful tenure in San Francisco drew to a close, leaving behind a remarkable legacy defined by his dedication to building bridges. His time in the Bay Area was dedicated to creating connections, uniting communities, and strengthening the bonds between Italy and this part of the US.  We sat with Consul Strozzi for a...

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Calling someone an “icon” is often an overused sentiment. However, when it comes to the late multi-hyphenate Lawrence Ferlinghetti (1919-2021), the moniker is appropriate, especially in San Francisco, where he thrived artistically and socially since his arrival in 1951. With all of his accomplishments, perhaps he is least known as a visual artist....

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