Restaurateur and chef Pino Spinoso has traversed thousands of miles, transformed physical space, and invested several years building the legacy of the famous Café Tiramisu. Nestled into the historically french Belden Alley, Tiramisu is about as authentic an Italian experience as travelling to the peninsula itself …
David Sturno doesn’t use the word “magic” lightly, but there are few others that best encapsulate Goat Hill Pizza. The pizza restaurant, which now boasts three locations, has been a mainstay for generations of San Francisco diners, which the CEO attributes to its history and its integral role in the community for decades…
Growing up in Italy’s Highlands, Giuseppe Terminiello fell in love with food from a young age. Over 30 years ago, his family owned a restaurant in the island town of Capri, where his chef grandmother controlled the kitchen with unmatched pride and second-to-none swagger…
“Ingenious” is the word that would best describe my impression of Amanda Orloff, owner of Carmel Pizza Company; a well-regarded food truck down in Fisherman’s Wharf. It’s clear from talking with her that she’s innovative and willing to adapt to the circumstances brought on by the pandemic…
Alexis Solomou knows a thing or two about the importance of community. His restaurant, Seven Hills, has been a beacon in the neighborhood for a decade. The restaurant, located in the Russian Hill area, is well known to residents and visitors alike for its cozy setting and fine Italian fare…
At midnight on March 17, 2020, the city of San Francisco went on lockdown. Citizens were told to shelter in place in the wake of Covid-19, which was already spreading at an alarming rate across the Bay Area. Over seven weeks after the shutdown, the streets of San Francisco remain quiet. Bars and restaurants have had nothing but empty seats since delivery and to-go orders became more ubiquitous…
“Family” holds a special meaning for Italian trattoria Piazza D’Angelo; located in the heart of downtown Mill Valley, California. The homey neighborhood eatery is owned by cousins Luigi Petrone and Felicia Ferguson, whose fathers (Paolo and Domenico Petrone, respectively) founded the establishment thirty-nine years ago after immigrating from Italy to New York, then moving from New York to California…
