It’s been a while since I last visited Angelina’s Pizzeria Napoletana (there’s one in Irvine, and another in Dana Point. I am surprised to see Chef Jonah Amodt helming the kitchen — Chef Jonah was previously with Andrea at Pelican Hill Resort — but thoroughly enjoyed our in-depth conversations around our favorite topic. Since my […]
San Diego’s NONNA warms the soul with Italian comfort foods
Several months ago, I visited Barbusa in San Diego’s Little Italy and experienced a delicious meal there. Recently, I was again in San Diego, this time, we decided to try its sister restaurant, Nonna, also located on India Street just a short walk away. The quintessential image of elderly gentlemen engaging in conversation with one […]
it’s a family affair at Barbusa — San Diego
San Diego diners will no doubt be familiar with the the pioneers of Italian cuisine in Little Italy. Joe Busalacchi, the family’s patriarch’s keen instincts to open his first restaurant, Busalacchi’s on Fifth Avenue in 1986 paved the way for many more under his belt in the last three decades. The family restaurants have now […]
Cucina Enoteca remains a solid choice in OC dining
It’s been quite some time since I last visited Cucina Enoteca, but when out of town guests are wanting Italian somewhere near Irvine Spectrum, it’s a no-brainer that we end up here. We are here over Thanksgiving weekend and it is surprisingly quiet, which is an absolute delight, given how much I dread going to […]
Angelina’s Pizzeria Napoletana
Even though Angelina’s is in Irvine, it has taken me a long time to stop by. On a recent visit, I am immediately enamored by the restaurant’s open layout, even though some of the tables are set rather close together. The menu is straightforward, featuring an extensive selection of pizzas, and a handful of pastas. […]
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