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Have you ever asked yourself this/the question, “What must it have been like being someone like Leonardo da Vinci.”  It is likely very few of us will ever know the answer to that question.  There is someone, however, who can …

“To see the city through the eyes of Dominic Angerame is to see an organic beast of concrete that sifts and breathes in rich shades of black and white.”  – Silke Tudor, SF Weekly Since 1969, Dominic Angerame has made …

In the last issue of L’Italo-Americano, we explored the legacy of 20th century North Beach photographer, J.B. Monaco, a legacy that has endured decades of change to the fabric of San Francisco’s Italian community.  Recently, L’Italo-Americano spoke with Rick Monaco, …

Peter Mondavi Sr., Napa Valley visionary responsible for the success of his family’s winery for more than 50 years died on February 20th at his home in St. Helena, California.  He was 101. Mondavi was born in Virginia, Minnesota, on …

Many people, especially native San Francis-can’s, certainly noticed when the historic North Beach establishment, the U.S. Restaurant, closed for remodeling in April, 2015.  Patrons would walk by 515 Columbus Avenue looking for signs of a much anticipated reopening.  Months went …

Head to toe, you can meet your wardrobe needs on San Francisco’s Italian Block, a vibrant collection of shops on the streets of the City’s Union Square shopping district. Nine gorgeous shops offer the best in quality, luxury Italian made …

As reported earlier this year, the San Francisco Bay Area is enjoying a resurgence in all things Italian, an Italian Cultural Spring.  Italian restaurants, shops, cultural organizations, celebrations and Italian language classes are all thriving and growing with renewed interest. …

Perhaps some people believe history is a thing of the past. Think again.  It is all around you. You look at it every day and likely even admire it.  Examples are the many Italian cultural sites of San Francisco’s North …

Little Italy is no longer little, nor has it been for a while.  As a matter of fact, what once was the Italian District on the West Coast has morphed/transformed into one of the most vibrant neighborhoods in the Bay …

We all know winemaking in Italy goes back centuries, actually back approximately 4,000 years, when a climate ideally suited to growing grapes made Italy one of the most prodigious regions for this enjoyable beverage. Herculaneum archaeological excavations have even uncovered …