From Florence with Love: famed sandwich shop All’Antico Vinaio opens 5th L.A. location in Santa Monica

The famed Florentine Sandwich shop All’Antico Vinaio now has 5 locations in Los Angeles – the latest shop arriving near the beach in Santa Monica, at 316 Santa Monica Blvd. The Santa Monica outpost joins All’Antico Vinaio’s successful L.A. locations in Beverly Hills, Koreatown, the Original Farmers Market on W. 3rd, and Venice on Abbot Kinney – adding to a growing U.S. footprint of over 50 locations worldwide, … Continue reading From Florence with Love: famed sandwich shop All’Antico Vinaio opens 5th L.A. location in Santa Monica

Malibu’s Carbon Beach Club offers a special summer dish from acclaimed guest chef

Malibu Beach Inn’s Carbon Beach Club recently unveiled an exclusive summer menu item in collaboration with acclaimed Irish chef and culinary storyteller, James Gabriel Martin, founder of Leviathan.  The new dish – Miso Beet Tartare with Avocado Lime Cream, Jalapeño & Smoked Almond – launches August 11 and will be available for a limited time through August 17. This vibrant vegetarian tartare blends Southern California, Mexican, and Japanese … Continue reading Malibu’s Carbon Beach Club offers a special summer dish from acclaimed guest chef

Four centrally located LA restaurants to meet midway for a memorable bite

Now, more than ever, it’s important to support Los Angeles restaurants. Meet your displaced fire friends and treat them to a meal at one of these casual restaurants. Haute Mess for sandwiches, pastries, and vino By far, Haute Mess makes the best sandwiches we have recently devoured in Los Angeles. Located on Beverly Blvd right across from Erewhon, this European-esque market and cafe is a … Continue reading Four centrally located LA restaurants to meet midway for a memorable bite

Twelve Twelve Santa Monica’s pasta dishes are straight out of Rome

A brand new elevated menu arrives with Italian finesse to Twelve Twelve Santa Monica thanks to new Chef Oliver Malmsten, born in Rome to Swedish parents and known for his culinary prowess as a competitor on the Italian Hell’s Kitchen show and experience at several Michelin star restaurants in Milan and London. Carefully sourcing the best ingredients, Chef Oliver ignites the entire New American-Italian menu … Continue reading Twelve Twelve Santa Monica’s pasta dishes are straight out of Rome

Sunday Supper: Celebrating Maggie Baird’s Support+Feed and Billie Eilish’s LA Magazine cover over Italian vegan

You may have thought we stepped into a Killers music video or a Stanley Kubrick film on a December Sunday in the Highland Park area of LA, but the iconic Italian historic Garibaldina Society is authentic and located not far from where singer-songwriter mega star Billie Eilish and her family grew up. The Italian Sunday Supper was hosted by Daniella Monet to honor Billie Eilish’s … Continue reading Sunday Supper: Celebrating Maggie Baird’s Support+Feed and Billie Eilish’s LA Magazine cover over Italian vegan

The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles (IAMLA) showcases a new Pinocchio exhibition

The IAMLA’s original exhibition, A Real Boy: The Many Lives of Pinocchio, explores the cultural origins, adaptations, and enduring appeal of one of the most popular characters in children’s literature. Written in 1883 by Italian author Carlo Collodi, The Adventures of Pinocchio is on view from November 5, 2022 – October 16, 2023, and is as relevant today as back in 1883. The story has … Continue reading The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles (IAMLA) showcases a new Pinocchio exhibition

Italian Team Scores in Your Kitchen

Cooking Italian at home is such a unique and satisfying experience, it even has its own Spotify playlist. Few pleasures in life rival the heavenly aromas of a kitchen stove sauteeing traditional Italian ingredients like garlic, onion, and tomato. And if you’re like me, you consider artisanal sauces and pastas a form of currency, and a cupboard full of such items a virtual treasure chest. … Continue reading Italian Team Scores in Your Kitchen

Support your local Malibu restaurants during the Covid lockdown

The world seems to be at a standstill. Our biggest joy was dining out and enjoying exciting food with friends. Now for all of us, that has been put on hold as we learn to eat alone daily in our homes or with our families. When you tire of cooking at home, treat yourself and your loved ones to NOT a night-out, but a night-in … Continue reading Support your local Malibu restaurants during the Covid lockdown

Elevate Your Italian at BG Lounge above Nerano in Beverly Hills

UPDATED: You can find Nerano and BG Lounge on Postmates and Grubhub! Now offering 15% off on take-out and delivery orders. For every $100 spent on take-out order,s you’ll earn points towards a gift card to spend on a future order. Cocktails to-go too! With room for only about 30 seats, BG Lounge above Nerano is found upstairs through a retro red illuminated alley walkway … Continue reading Elevate Your Italian at BG Lounge above Nerano in Beverly Hills