Some look back at her role as Ambassador of the Made in Italy in America; some others appreciate her entrepreneurial spirit; many experienced first-hand her philanthropic work. Everybody knows her as the woman who has touched not only people’s lives, but also the arts, education, medical research, and culture. So far, Maria Manetti Shrem‘s journey...
READ MOREFor a delicatessen that’s roughly 600 square feet, San Francisco’s classic Italian shop Lucca Delicatessen has managed to captivate locals with its roster of imported goods, handmade ravioli and traditional Italian sandwiches for nearly a century. Not much has changed at the Italian deli since it opened its doors in San Francisco’s Marina Distri...
READ MORESunday 10/06/2024, 12:00 am. Marin Bocce Federation - 550 B St, San Rafael, CA. The Museo Italo Americano is delighted to invite you once again to participate in this year’s annual Bocce tournament at the Marin Bocce Federation. Join us for a day of fun, friendly competition, and community spirit! You can register as a team of four people or indivi...
READ MOREIntesa Sanpaolo is promoting an exclusive acceleration programme in Silicon Valley for 12 innovative Italian start-ups in collaboration with INNOVIT (Italian Innovation and Culture Hub) and Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center. A journey of mutual acquaintance and full of meetings with potential investors, which took place over the past few days in S...
READ MOREEnd of summer is fast approaching, yet the beautiful landscape of the wine country and the warm weather around the San Francisco Bay Area don’t seem to suggest so. Sundays mean, for many, a glass of wine and a relaxing time with family and friends under the sunny skies of Sonoma County. Festa Italiana, the event organized by Orsi Family Vineyards...
READ MORESunday 09/08/2024 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm. Museo Italo Americano - 2 Marina Blvd, Building C - San Francisco, CA. Join us for a celebration of Piemonte and be transported to the wine country of the Langhe. Photographer Matt O’Brien will present work from “Campi dei Nonni,” his captivating exploration of traditional farming, winemaking, and family life in...
READ MOREWhen: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | 7:30 PM - Where: cSan Francisco Opera War Memorial Opera House - For this performance, Friends of the Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco will be granted discounted tickets! Enter the code ICISFO30. The Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco together with San Francisco Opera are pleased to invite you...
READ MOREAlthough Aurora Centro owner Dario Barbone hails from Italy, he’s not averse to sliding distinctly un-Italian ingredients into his panini. The four-sandwich selection at his counter-service cafe, hidden on the fifth floor of Salesforce Tower, includes a stack of mortadella, cheddar and arugula, plus pickled red onions, jalapenos and shaved fennel....
READ MOREIf you've ever picked up pizza or Italian specialties from Little Original Joe's Market in San Francisco's West Portal, you'll understand the excitement surrounding the opening of their highly anticipated full-service restaurant in the Marina District. Following the recent opening of Elena's Mexican Restaurant in the West Portal neighborhood by th...
READ MOREIt’s Italian Heritage Night at Oracle Park, an evening when the traditional black and orange colors of the San Francisco Giants mix up with the Italian tricolore. Fans and baseball lovers outside the stadium are ready to see their team take on the Toronto Blue Jays. Stephen Revetria walks around and says “hi” while people take their seats, ready t...
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