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A taste of Italy in Temecula

Sometimes when I think of Temecula I think of cheesy wineries and annoying bachelorette parties, but the new Bottaia Winery has me reconsidering that notion with its new upscale refined wine country farmhouse experience, with stunning vineyard views backed up to a mountainous landscape. Adjacent to the Ponte Vineyard Inn Resort, relaxed Bottaia Winery grows and harvests only Italian varietals. Just a year old, intimate Bottaia … Continue reading A taste of Italy in Temecula

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sixth + mill in DTLA dishes up southern Italian

To add to Downtown LA’s booming culinary scene,  Southern Italian inspired dishes are being served up at unpretentious sixth+mill pizzeria and bar – including Neapolitan-style pizzas, pastas, and seasonal plates. Next door, you can find their sister restaurant, The Factory Kitchen serving up southern Italian dishes at a bit of a higher price point. Tomato-based concepts and dishes inspired by the Southern region of Italy … Continue reading sixth + mill in DTLA dishes up southern Italian

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Pasta Masters, endless pasta bites during L.A. Times Food Bowl

Endless pasta is an Italian girl’s dream. Add in the best local LA and internationally renowned chefs in town plus flowing specialty wines from Antinori, Peroni beer, and cocktails at Mr. C  Beverly Hills, and you have the best night out yet! The “Pasta Makers” series event for Los Angeles Times Food Bowl on Thursday, May 23 had pasta lovers mingling over unlimited plates of tortellini, … Continue reading Pasta Masters, endless pasta bites during L.A. Times Food Bowl

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Eat Your Heart Out At Eataly

Since their humble beginnings in Torino, Eataly has always been all about bringing people together with high-quality food. In Los Angeles and across the US, they keep this alive by working closely with local and Italian producers who share our passion and dedication for food that is good, clean, and fair. After one year in Los Angeles, they have learned that the people of Los … Continue reading Eat Your Heart Out At Eataly

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Southern Italian cuisine with a Michelin star chef at Luigi al Teatro

The restaurant Luigi al Teatro speaks to me. Perhaps it is because my ancestors came from southern Italy but before I even dine, the restaurant mesmerizes me with the design and intimate outdoor bar with hanging bulbs and seed pockets growing produce off the walls. Just 11 months old, Luigi al Teatro is tucked behind Main Street Santa Monica in what is almost Venice. The youngest … Continue reading Southern Italian cuisine with a Michelin star chef at Luigi al Teatro

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No. 10 Scores Again, this time in Los Angeles

A dozen years ago, Italy took center stage as its national soccer team hoisted the FIFA World Cup Trophy, thanks in large part to the man they called “the little artist,” Juventus star Alessandro Del Piero, number 10. Today, his artistry is evident not on the pitch, but in the dining room of the Beverly Grove restaurant that bears his iconic jersey number. Situated in … Continue reading No. 10 Scores Again, this time in Los Angeles

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Toscana in Brentwood, almost 30 years Italian strong

Years ago Bar Toscana in Brentwood was a place I met friends for cocktails in my single days. Thankfully this intimate cocktail bar (since 2010) that sits next to the Tuscan trattoria TOSCANA on San Vicente is still around –  for almost 30 years now! That is quite a feat in Los Angeles where peoples’ tastes change daily and many Angelenos tire of restaurants only … Continue reading Toscana in Brentwood, almost 30 years Italian strong

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Nerano brings the Amalfi Coast to Beverly Hills

Nestled into one of our favorite streets in Beverly Hills, just a walk away from the Peninsula Hotel lies the intimate mod white tablecloth Nerano, the fourth restaurant from the Toscana Restaurant Group.  Sprung from the vision of owners Andy Brandon-Gordon and Carlo Brandon-Gordon’s Amalfi Coast trips to the village of Nerano, they became inspired by the temperate climate, the simplicity of the coastal cuisine and … Continue reading Nerano brings the Amalfi Coast to Beverly Hills

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Uovo, LA’s real Italian pasta bar

The buzz in LA about Uovo piqued my curiosity from the start because 1) I am Italian 2) I am obsessed with good food  3) Who doesn’t love homemade pasta? and 4) Uovo is on the westside in Santa Monica. After traipsing through the center of the local Santa Monica Farmer’s Market, I found my seat at Uovo at their intimate countertop bar with a … Continue reading Uovo, LA’s real Italian pasta bar

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EATALY in LA, the Italian Mecca

In the newly revamped outdoor Century City Mall, two story Eataly boasts a one stop shop for in-house freshly made, and locally sourced food products. Eataly is still so hot in LA right now since its recent opening you need to prepare for the crowds, but it is a wonderful place to pop in to watch the food work in progress (as the counters provide no … Continue reading EATALY in LA, the Italian Mecca

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