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St. Peter’s Italian Catholic Church, Los Angeles – Located in the old section of Los Angeles, formerly Little Italy, St. Peter’s is a beacon of hope for Italians and those in need of help.   It’s hard to believe that …

Della bellezza della Toscana  si è parlato molto e in maniera esauriente. Si conoscono le sue montagne e colline che gli uomini hanno violato  e ferito per costruire strade, palazzi e statue. I  pendii terrazzati dove crescono i vigneti, gli …

“Una mattina mi son svegliato!” When audience members attend this year’s Festa Coloniale Italiana on August 11th they will be hearing one of the foremost proponents of Italian American music in the country—the six-piece band Bella Ciao.   All day long, …

The first coffee house in Europe opened in Venice, Italy in 1647 and, so far as anyone can tell, it took over a century to get there from its place of origin. To explain, we need to go back to …

Buffalo Mozzarella With Roasted Tomatoes & Peppers I like dishes such as this one that I can prep ahead and simply assemble when needed, particularly when I’m entertaining in the heat of the summer. Just as I usually say, any …

Among all the food themed events in the Los Angeles area, the Calabasas Malibu Wine & Food Festival is for sure one of the best we have visited. It must be because of the perfect combination of quality, variety, and …

The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) celebrated the rich heritage of Italians and Italian Americans last week at its West Coast Gala, which was held at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco.   Silicon Valley leaders, such as ClearStreet’s Kim …

Double celebration for Mr. Robert Barbera, publisher of L’Italo-Americano. On the occasion of his 80th birthday, he has been awarded with a medal from “Ordine della Stella d’Italia”, one of the most important acknowledgments assigned by the Italian Government.   …

L’oblio è durato sessantanove anni: dal pomeriggio del 9 settembre del ’43, appena dopo aver siglato l’armistizio con gli alleati, fino ad un giorno dello scorso fine giugno. Adagiato su un fondale a mille metri di profondità, davanti all’isola dell’Asinara, …

C’è un momento nella vita in cui ci sentiamo pronti a prendere il mare. Abbiamo la capacità di mantenerci a galla, le nostre vele desiderose di vento, le nostre emozioni esaltate, forti e potenti. Ci sentiamo i capitani della nostra …