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Join Gianni for a Culinary Tour of Emilia-Romagna

Join Gianni for a Culinary Tour of Emilia-Romagna

The crowds have thinned and the September weather is glorious. The markets overflow. It’s one of my favorite seasons to visit Italia. It’s a fine time to settle into the region of Emilia-Romagna the culinary heart of Italia. Prosciutto and parmigiano come from Parma and 

North Beach Italian Restaurant List

North Beach Italian Restaurant List

I found a Yelp list of North Beach Italian restaurants listed 1 to 50. Actually there aren’t 50 places. Some are listed more than once and a couple have closed. Before you get to the list and all of the comments I can’t help adding 

North Beach 2012 – A New Dawn

North Beach 2012 – A New Dawn

A new dawn in San Francisco’s North Beach? Will the Village be stronger in 2012 than it has been in 60 years?

25% Off North Beach Walking Tour This Saturday

25% Off North Beach Walking Tour This Saturday

I’m excited to be guiding another walking tour through North Beach – always an opportunity for meeting great folks. I’ll tell you all about my Italian village, its history, its food, its characters. And, you’ll sample some of my favorite pizza!

Pizza & History

Pizza & History

Gianni walks you through the heart of North Beach, and feeds you some authentic Italian-style pizza.

Experiencing Roma

Experiencing Roma

I Love Rome. Probably getting close to 20 times I’ve been. Bernini’s sculpture, Michelangelo everywhere, Baroque over the top, beautiful people, the Caravaggio triptych in San Liuigi dei Francesi church, the wonderful food and romantic outdoor meals, Santa Maria in Trestevere, potato pizza with rosemary