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A big league promotion that caught Jonny DeLuca by surprise last weekend came as no shock to the Dodgers outfielder’s former coach at Agoura High. Anthony Chevrier saw this coming nearly a decade ago, when DeLuca was a 5-foot-9, 165-pound wisp of a freshman who started in right field and hit ninth for a 2014 varsity team that sent 10 players to Div...

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Cecilia Casarini still remembers the long line that formed outside Ilary Biondo’s gelato store in Sicily when the couple first met in the summer of 2021. “The line was from the door to two blocks away every single day,” Casarini, Biondo’s wife, recalled. “She was just doing everything, making the gelato, serving people.” Now, Biondo, 36, the Italia...

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The chef/owner behind San Diego's popular Cocina de Barrio Mexican restaurants has opened a new modern Italian concept in Hillcrest named Esca Blu. In November 2019, Chef Jose J. Flores teamed up with Swami's Cafe founder Jaime Osuna to open the first Cocina de Barrio restaurant in San Diego's Hillcrest community. In its nearly two year tenure, the...

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Pizza, wine tasting, and an Italian mercato. Festa Italiana, the annual Lodi Festival is back for another year "celebrating all things Italian" Sunday at the Lodi Grape Festival Grounds. “We are excited to celebrate the Italian Culture at Festa Italiana. The support from our sponsors gives us the opportunity to bring high-end talent such as renowne...

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Selezione Interiors, known for their innovative ability to provide solutions for intricate millwork with their custom Italian fabrication, announces their second brick-and-mortar location opening in Los Angeles, California. The 1300-square-foot space will offer clients access to the brand's extensive sample library of curated materials and direct c...

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Several fairs took over San Francisco streets this weekend. But perhaps none was more vibrant than the Festa Italiana, put on by the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club. The event was held on Stockton Street, between Union and Filbert. The festival featured live music, including a symphony of accordions and multiple appearances by well-known musici...

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Wednesday, June 21 · 8pm PDT. Theatre Raymond Kabbaz 10361 W Pico Blvd Los Angeles, CA. The award-winning Patrizia Laquidara is considered one of the most brilliant figures of Italian songwriter music. She has released five albums and collaborated in theater productions. In this concert presented by the IIC Los Angeles for Make Music Day, Patrizia...

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Maybe it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the year-old Capri inside Eataly has decided it wants to stay. When Eataly first opened in 2017, the food emporium’s on-site dining area felt a bit like a food hall serving classics like pizza and pasta. Providence chef Michael Cimarusti had a seafood menu called Il Pesce Cucina while eventually, Terra ope...

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Aromi held its grand opening in La Mesa on May 22. A new Italian restaurant, Aromi combines the rich traditions of Italian cuisine with a modern twist. One of Aromi’s highlights is its tableside presentations of selected dishes, adding an interactive element to the dining experience. “At Aromi, we are passionate about bringing the essence of Italy...

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Prepare you tastebuds and Taste Passport for a day full of fresh, authentic Italian cuisine at the annual Taste of Little Italy on June 20th and 21st. Foodies will eat, sip and stroll their way through the neighborhood sampling culinary delights from more than 30 of San Diego’s top chefs and restaurants.  “Taste of Little Italy has drawn hundreds o...

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