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Old 02-09-2019, 11:03 AM
 
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One of the areas I miss since moving from San Diego. Miss Julian too
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Old 02-09-2019, 03:27 PM
 
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NYC's Little Italy was almost subsumed by Chinatown. Most of the Italians are imported now!
Boston's North End is still going really strong
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Old 02-10-2019, 12:23 AM
 
Location: Laguna Niguel, Orange County CA
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San Francisco's version of Little Italy --North Beach-- was vibrant in the 60s, with lots of Italians, especially fishermen, living in the area. Lots of bocce ball games, bakeries, eateries. Fishermen from North Beach and worked at Fishermens Wharf invented cioppino. Not many Italians live there now, however.

San Diego's Little Italy is attractive, but not very authentic. It seems to be more of a haven for foodies and tourists.
No it’s not authentic at all but who cares? I have a dear friend who lives right in the area and who is trying to convince me to retire there when that time comes, so I’ll be there tomorrow. However, I think Mission Hills might be the better place if I stay in California. OTOH, Monterrey seems to appeal to me more in terms of climate, scenery, walkability, safety, etc.
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Old 02-10-2019, 09:49 AM
 
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NYC's Little Italy was almost subsumed by Chinatown. Most of the Italians are imported now!
Boston's North End is still going really strong
the authentic little italy in NYC is in the Bronx on Arthur Avenue (shhh - don't tell anyone)
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Old 02-10-2019, 10:08 AM
 
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the authentic little italy in NYC is in the Bronx on Arthur Avenue (shhh - don't tell anyone)
When's the last time you've been up there? That area is almost all hispanic now.
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Old 02-10-2019, 05:24 PM
 
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I've been to SF and Boston many times in the 80s. Back in those days, I was more fascinated with the Chinatown's. I loved to go to Chinese restaurants with menu's I could not read and forks were not available.

Other than St Louis (where I lived), the only memorable Little Italy's for me were Toronto and Chicago. However that was many years ago.

I love our Little Italy. We looked at living there at one time. However, I don't think it's an authentic Little Italy. Italians may have lived there at one time but today it's just a nice place to live and eat Italian food. Filippi's will always be my favorite restaurant. The original owners came from Philly where I was born.
The genesis of the SD Little Italy was after the 1906 earthquake in SF. Many Italians moved to SD to fish and work in the canneries of Little Italy.

Growing up in Philadelphia in the 60s/70s, "South Philly" had a thriving Italian community that was huge, though not called "Little Italy". According to Wikipedia, still the second largest in the country. You all remember Rocky jogging through the Italian Market. Many Italians moved to the suburbs as they moved up the economic ladder.

It seems the recent revitalization of Little Italy has little to do with Italians and more to do with becoming a culinary destination, a point clearly missed in the article. There are a few good Italian restaurants and groceries but more recently it's been restaurants of all types.
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Old 02-10-2019, 11:41 PM
 
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When's the last time you've been up there? That area is almost all hispanic now.
I don't think there area is almost all hispanic. My spouse was there this summer and didn't mention that but I will confirm and if your perception is correct, I will write back here. Personally I was there probably within the last five years; it seemed the area is not the kind to change too much. When were you there last?? Next time in NYC, check it out and get some good food, minus the tourists.
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Old 02-12-2019, 09:24 PM
 
Location: Sandy Eggo - Kensington
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Thanks for sharing, Rosie. Believe it or not, our Little Italy has made it on a few "Best Little Italys" lists:

https://www.foodrepublic.com/2015/03...round-america/

https://www.saveur.com/article/Trave...ericano#page-6

https://www.escapehere.com/inspirati...north-america/

https://www.afar.com/magazine/the-be...-across-the-us

I've been to almost all that are mentioned above and while I can't say San Diego's is the most authentic, it's definitely one of the more happening/hip of them all. St. Louis, Cleveland and Providence seem to be the most authentic, where every place looks like Mona Lisa or Filippi's. And NYC's is being eaten up by Chinatown.
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Old 02-12-2019, 09:58 PM
 
Location: Sandy Eggo - Kensington
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Since we're tooting our horn here. Below are some recent articles in big publications you may or may not have already seen:

Tacos in Food and Wine Magazine
https://www.foodandwine.com/travel/r...curiel-tuetano


Kearny Mesa Omakase in New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/17/t...e-omakase.html


SD puff piece in Travel & Leisure magazine
https://www.travelandleisure.com/tri...exican-culture
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Old 02-13-2019, 01:18 AM
 
Location: Coastal San Diego
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Since we're tooting our horn here. Below are some recent articles in big publications you may or may not have already seen:

Tacos in Food and Wine Magazine
https://www.foodandwine.com/travel/r...curiel-tuetano


Kearny Mesa Omakase in New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/17/t...e-omakase.html


SD puff piece in Travel & Leisure magazine
https://www.travelandleisure.com/tri...exican-culture
Please... no more good press. The realtors are already knocking on my door everyday asking me if I want to sell.

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