Saving Vranas’ Song of Pulcinella Mural
Follow our efforts to restore the damaged “Song of Pulcinella” mural by Vranas and put in on display in North Beach for all to enjoy.
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St. Francis Piazza Coming Soon?
I can’t wait to be sitting with you on a Saturday afternoon under the olive trees sipping a Caffe Trieste espresso and listening to live Italian music.
A North Beach Treasure Lost
Pulcinella had a good run. I’m happy the boys from Napoli were with us for the last couple of years.
Village News/Sunday Recipe: Great Parade & Roasted Rosemary Chicken
What a day–the fog finally burned off as we headed down the hill to North Beach’s Caffe Puccini to watch the 143rd Italian Heritage Parade–the oldest in the country. Hundreds were lining the parade route already. The tables set up in the street all over …
Village News: Italian Heritage Parade Sunday!
North Beach’s biggest event of the year is this Sunday–the 143rd Annual Italian Heritage Parade–the oldest in America. You gotta be here–it’s a great day in the Village. Floats, politicians, bands, Queen Isabella and her Court, Cristoforo Columbo himself–the Parade has it all and it …
Sunday Recipe: Fish Cakes (Torte di Pesce) with Pickled Carrots and Grilled Blue Trumpet Mushrooms
These cod cakes have a crunchy exterior and a creamy interior. The potato mellows the flavor of the cod and a squeeze of fresh lemon brings it all together.
Sunday Recipe: Quick Beef Stew (Stufato di Manzo)
The beef is fall-apart tender and the vegetables are soft with vibrant flavor all embraced by a sweet tomato gravy.
Fried Eggs My Father’s Way
Every once in a while when I was growing up in Jersey my father asked my mother to make a simple Friday night dinner – eggs fried in olive oil. It was one of my favorite meals.
Exhibit: Rare North Beach History
A private collection of North Beach’s Italian cultural and political memorabilia, ephemera and photos from the 1800s to present.
Strawberry Liqueur (Liquore di Fragole)
When I can’t stand the cold winter rain anymore a sip of this aromatic nectar with a kick does the trick.
Village News: Is It Fall Yet? North Beach Festa Italiana & Pizza
Saturday’s annual SF Italian Athletic Club’s Festa Coloniale Italiana on North Beach’s Washington Square was quite an event–food stalls, wine tastings, live music, even a fountain temporarily installed in the Club’s ballroom.
Tulare Giant Plum Crostata
We’re nearing the end of summer and the plums have been superb. I wanted a final plum celebration to tide me over until next season.
Village News: North Beach Labor Day & Gianni’s Best Burger
The purple fingerling potatoes are for a salad and the heirloom, cuke and onion for another. Sweet white corn may end up on the Labor Day table.
Friday Recipe: Tomato & Onion Focaccia
The tiny tomatoes glistened like jewels. They inspired a gift to celebrate late August in San Francisco–a red and gold cherry tomato and young onion focaccia.
Pulcinella Mural Restoration Plan Hatched
Can Vranas’ Song of Pulcinella smashed mural be saved? The artist and a local handyman think it can be done and our restoration plan will start on Saturday.