San Diego

San Diego’s India Street, in Little Italy, houses at least 4 houses that are listed in the National Registry, and although the hay day of their era ended long ago, the Italian legacy that they spawned lives on. Little Italy …

Although the House of Italy is awaiting word as to when they can resume business at their original cottage in Balboa Park, it was business as usual in their temporary location in Our Lady of the Rosary where they held …

Tourists and locals alike often think of SeaWorld, the San Diego Zoo, and Mission Bay, when they think of San Diego, but Anthony Davi and his aide, Italian-born Marianna, add a whole new dimension to this southern California town with …

World touring Chef Varinia Cappelletti recently stopped in sunny San Diego before heading to her next stop in the chilly parts of Midwestern towns and New York. Commenting on the warm California climate, she dreaded the part of her tour …

Joseph Panetta, President and CEO of Biocom, was the inaugural honoree of the Convivio Communitas Award for Leadership, underscoring his impact on the San Diego community receiving what the organization termed, “long overdue accolades.” “Congratulations on receiving the Convivio Communitas …

Just when you thought you knew everything about pizza, a tour guide brings you abreast of so much more. Chef Annalisa, of Little Italy Pizza Tours provides details, history, cooking styles and in conjunction with participating San Diego Pizza establishments, …

“I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for the Italians,” declared Holocaust survivor Lou Pechi, in his presentation at the House of Italy monthly board meeting on Sunday evening in Balboa Park’s Mallorca Room. Peschi told the harrowing story of …

Attorney Alan Macina began his litigation career in a criminal defense firm, but he had already had his eye on becoming a gondolier, and actually began practicing his gondola skills while in law school. Piloting a gondola has been the …

A visit to San Diego’s Italian Cultural Center, San Diego State University and Online Italian language programs will reveal that the typical grammar and memorization of language has taken a turn toward teaching more practical aspects of using the Italian …

Although the San Diego Opera Board announced that the 2014 season would be its last, rumors of its demise have been greatly exaggerated. The opera announces that its new season “celebrates the milestone” of its 50th anniversary” as well as …