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Fairfax adds a new dinnertime player tonight, with Gesso set to debut in the former Pitfire Pizza space just above Melrose. The restaurant is still operated under Paul Hibler’s American Gonzo Food Corporation label, but offers a starkly different experience than before. With said new experience comes a lot of changes to the decor of the place, too....

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Desidero rivolgere un appello alle forze politiche italiane presenti ed attive sul territorio Statunitense affinché si adoperino con i loro rappresentanti e delegati a partecipare di presenza  il 30 Agosto a Los Angeles per l’audizione da parte della commissione che deciderà se abolire definitivamente il Columbus day. I Rappresentanti dei Comites,d...

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Today, when Angelinos reflect on Olvera Street in DTLA, they probably think of its rich history as the heart of the Spanish-Mexican pueblo of Los Angeles. What many do not realize is that for a time in the 19thcentury, the street was known as Wine Street, and was dominated by thriving Italian owned wine cellars. From downtown’s long gone Little Ita...

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Dear Friends, on Wednesday, August 23rd at 10:00 AM, the Los Angeles City Council will consider a proposal to eliminate all references to the Columbus Day holiday in official city documents, and replace it with Indigenous People's Day. As a first-generation Italian-American, I find this proposal deeply troubling. The celebration of our diversity an...

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Congratulations to NIAF friends and award-winning documentary filmmakers Joe Medeiros and Justine Mestichelli Medeiros on the release of their film, “Processions of Faith: The Story of Saint Peter’s Italian Catholic Church, Its Parishioners and Their Saints.” The film captures the beautiful traditions and vital Italian American community ties of Sa...

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The long-awaited Los Angeles location of Eataly is getting close. The Italian-focused market and multi-restaurant concept should be ready to land at the revamped Westfield Century City by the end of this year, and to get that process underway they’re starting to staff up. First things first, a facilities manager to oversee the entire sprawling prop...

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Three scholarships for girls and boys ages 6-16 are available to attend Alessandro del Piero Soccer Clinics in Los Angeles on August 8-10! The 100% scholarships are available to friends of Fondazione Italia on a first come first serve basis. Fee is normally $395. Use discount code Poliform2017 when enrolling online to take advantage of this amazing...

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On Saturday, July 1, 2017, New York native Paul Jamesopened an Italian-American Deli in the Beverly Grove section of Los Angeles. James moved to L.A. in 2015 and struggled to find a traditional East Coast sandwich. With the influx of east coasters migrating west, there seemed to be an obvious void needing to be filled. Uncle Paulie's is quickly fil...

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Beverly Hills’ Nerano, an upscale Italian restaurant owned by the Toscana Restaurant Group, hosted its first in a series of monthly wine dinners. For this inaugural dinner in its swank BG Lounge, Nerano’s sommelier, Samantha Johnston, and executive chef, Michele Lisi, teamed up withMarchesi Antinori Wines ambassador Alessia Botturi to pair its...

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When: From Saturday, August 26, 2017 to Sunday, October 22, 2017 - Where: Lancaster Museum of Art & History, 44933 Fern Avenue Lancaster, CA 93534. Organized by : Lancaster Museum of Art & History In collaboration with: IIC, ART 1307 & various partners (partner vari) - Entrance : Free The exhibit is curated by Cynthia Penna of the Naples-based cult...

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