The Lombardy Region of Italy has launched an institutional mission to the United States. The visit focuses on the role of artificial intelligence in shaping the future of education and preparing students for a rapidly evolving job market. The delegation made strategic stops in California’s Silicon Valley—one of the world’s foremost centers for tech...
READ MORECity Center Bishop Ranch invites the Bay Area community to experience the spirit of Italy at Festa Italiana, taking place Saturday, June 1, from noon to 4 p.m. in Alexander Square. The free, family-friendly event celebrates Italian culture with a festive afternoon filled with art, music, and hands-on activities. Inspired by the upcoming 2026 Winter...
READ MORETucked away in San Diego’s dynamic and culturally rich Barrio Logan neighborhood, Ciccia Osteria is more than just a restaurant—it’s a heartfelt homage to the spirit of Italian cooking. With its name derived from an Italian term of endearment meaning “sweetie,” Ciccia Osteria embraces guests with warmth, comfort, and a lovingly curated menu that te...
READ MOREA new destination for kosher Italian cuisine has officially opened its doors in Los Angeles. Molino, located in the heart of Pico-Robertson, debuted on April 29, 2025, and is offering a unique spin on pizza and pasta rooted in traditional Italian technique and quality ingredients. Molino has grown from its beginnings as a home-based kitchen concept...
READ MOREThere’s a new name lighting up the Sycamore District — and if you’ve ever spent time in Montecito, it’s a familiar one. Tre Lune, the iconic Italian restaurant long adored by locals and celebrities alike, has officially opened its doors in Hollywood. And just like its northern counterpart, the new location is poised to become one of the city’s go-t...
READ MOREDowntown Mountain View’s newest restaurant isn’t meant to feel new. Step inside and go back in time – servers wear black bow ties, the menu offers classics like Cobb salad, meatballs and cioppino and old black-and-white Italian and American films play on loop. Johnny & Sanny’s is a nostalgic Italian American concept from the team behind Doppio Zero...
READ MOREArecent archival donation to the Performing Arts Collection at UC Santa Barbara Library opens a new door for researchers, historians and opera fans with the establishment of the Enrico Caruso Jr. Collection, named for the son of legendary Italian tenor Enrico Caruso (1873–1921), a pioneer in the history of sound recording. The trove of rare recordi...
READ MOREThis year, Rocco’s Ristorante Pizzeria in Walnut Creek entered its second quarter century in operation. Its walls feature pictures and memorabilia showing the history of a proud Italian-American family. Rocco Biale started the establishment in 1999. Born in San Francisco, he lived with his family in the upstairs unit of his grandfather Giovanni’s b...
READ MOREWhen: Sunday, June 8, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Where: Petersen Automotive Museum 6060 Wilshire BoulevardLos Angeles, CA, 90036United States L.A.’s ultimate celebration of Italian automotive passion is back! This year, our all-Italian cruise-in honors Festa della Repubblica and unites a vibrant community of enthusiasts, industry insiders, an...
READ MOREThe one-year-old Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge in the heart of Little Italy houses the largest number of imported cheese wheels in San Diego. About 100 of the 40-pound wheels dominate a back wall in the spacious, main dining room. More can be found in the restaurant’s “cheese bar,” where the wheels are carved into bowl-shaped vessels for tossing in cook...
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