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November 14 - 20, 2022 - 7th edition

Week of the Italian Cuisine in the World

Celebrate Italian heritage and its traditions with in-person culinary events all over the city. From Pizza Masterclasses to wine tastings, it will be a chance for the Angelenos to deep dive into Italian cuisine, starting a positive debate around how to fight food waste, promote sustainability and protect the planet.

Chef Francesco Allegro with a group of students during a pasta making class
Gli Amigos short film preview
Three colorful Italian dishes

COOKING CLASSES

Wether virtually or in person, discover all the authentic Italian cooking classes happening this week.
 

EVENTS

Film screenings, panel discussions and wine tastings.

OFF THE MENU

Discover special menu items offered for a week only in some of our favorite Italian restaurants in LA. 

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COOKING CLASSES

CLASSES
  • NEOPOLITAN PIZZA MAKING CLASS WITH CHEF PEPPE MIELE 🍕
    NEOPOLITAN PIZZA MAKING CLASS WITH CHEF PEPPE MIELE 🍕
    NEOPOLITAN PIZZA MAKING CLASS WITH CHEF PEPPE MIELE 🍕
    Sat, Nov 23
    Nov 23, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM PST
    Inglewood, 440 Hindry Ave, Suite B, Inglewood, CA 90301, USA
    Nov 23, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM PST
    Inglewood, 440 Hindry Ave, Suite B, Inglewood, CA 90301, USA
    Create your perfect pizza with your choice of shape, size, and toppings! Enjoy a 2.5-hour hands-on experience crafting authentic Neapolitan pizza with Master Instructor Peppe Miele. Vegan options available.
  • TEST - PASTA MAKING CLASS
    TEST - PASTA MAKING CLASS
    TEST - PASTA MAKING CLASS
    Wed, Apr 01
    Apr 01, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT
    IMPASTIAMO, 8690 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232, USA
    Apr 01, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT
    IMPASTIAMO, 8690 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232, USA
    You’re invited to an in person, hands on culinary experience! Learn the secrets on how to make Pasta from scratch, with CHEF'S NAME
  • Claim your Valentine's surprise here!
    Claim your Valentine's surprise here!
    Claim your Valentine's surprise here!
    Making food with amore
    Making food with amore
    🍝 IMPAST 👨🏻‍🍳 TI AMO 💕
    Making food with amore
    🍝 IMPAST 👨🏻‍🍳 TI AMO 💕
    We've had a blast cooking up memories with you in 2023. To spice things up, we've got a sweet surprise waiting just for you! Hit "Get a ticket," and dive into the form below to unwrap your Valentine's treat 💕 Happy V-Day, from our family to yours!
  • Jungìmmune: A Lunch on Etna
    Jungìmmune: A Lunch on Etna
    Jungìmmune: A Lunch on Etna
    Sat, Nov 09
    Nov 09, 2024, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM GMT+1
    Maletto, Contrada Feudo Sottano Via Acraparia, n.3, 95035 Maletto CT, Italy
    Nov 09, 2024, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM GMT+1
    Maletto, Contrada Feudo Sottano Via Acraparia, n.3, 95035 Maletto CT, Italy
    A day together to share the traditions and flavors of Maletto + Gustinella wines
  • GNOCCHI MAKING CLASS & ITALIAN DINNER 🎃
    GNOCCHI MAKING CLASS & ITALIAN DINNER 🎃
    GNOCCHI MAKING CLASS & ITALIAN DINNER 🎃
    Fri, Nov 08
    Nov 08, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM PST
    Los Angeles, 12751 Millennium Dr Ste 5 -165, Playa Vista, CA 90094, USA
    Nov 08, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM PST
    Los Angeles, 12751 Millennium Dr Ste 5 -165, Playa Vista, CA 90094, USA
    Join us to learn how to make gnocchi from scratch with a seasonal sauce, led by Chef Gianpaolo! After the class, enjoy an Italian dinner with the dishes you’ve made.
  • DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS TAMALES CLASS
    DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS TAMALES CLASS
    DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS TAMALES CLASS
    Sun, Oct 27
    Oct 27, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM PDT
    Santa Monica, 2823 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
    Oct 27, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM PDT
    Santa Monica, 2823 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
    Join us to make sweet & savory tamales from scratch, sip on warm atole, and enjoy a Día de los Muertos-themed dinner in a festive, fun atmosphere!
  • GUACAMOLE MAKING DEMONSTRATION | DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS
    GUACAMOLE MAKING DEMONSTRATION | DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS
    GUACAMOLE MAKING DEMONSTRATION | DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS
    Sun, Oct 27
    Oct 27, 2024, 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM PDT
    Mar Vista Farmers Market, 12198 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066, United States
    Oct 27, 2024, 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM PDT
    Mar Vista Farmers Market, 12198 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066, United States
    Join us for a free, lively cooking demo where you'll master the art of crafting guacamole from scratch!
  • Neapolitan Pizza Making Class 🍕
    Neapolitan Pizza Making Class 🍕
    Neapolitan Pizza Making Class 🍕
    Sat, Sep 21
    Sep 21, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM PDT
    Inglewood, 440 Hindry Ave, Suite B, Inglewood, CA 90301, USA
    Sep 21, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM PDT
    Inglewood, 440 Hindry Ave, Suite B, Inglewood, CA 90301, USA
    Customize your own pizza to perfection — shape, size, and toppings! Join us for a 2.5 hour crash course in crafting authentic Neapolitan pizza with Master instructor Peppe Miele.
  • PASTA MAKING CLASS 🎉
    PASTA MAKING CLASS 🎉
    PASTA MAKING CLASS 🎉
    Fri, Aug 16
    Aug 16, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM PDT
    Culver City
    Aug 16, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM PDT
    Culver City
    Join us for an exclusive evening of pasta making! In our cooking class, you'll learn the art of crafting Cavatelli Arrabbiata from scratch 🍝.
  • COOKING CLASS DEMONSTRATION | RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA
    COOKING CLASS DEMONSTRATION | RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA
    COOKING CLASS DEMONSTRATION | RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA
    Wed, Aug 14
    Aug 14, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDT
    Rancho Santa Margarita Library, 30902 La Promesa, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688, USA
    Aug 14, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDT
    Rancho Santa Margarita Library, 30902 La Promesa, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688, USA
    Join us for a free, lively cooking demo where you'll master the art of crafting guacamole, pico de Gallo, and salsa from scratch!
  • COOKING CLASS DEMONSTRATION | CYPRESS
    COOKING CLASS DEMONSTRATION | CYPRESS
    COOKING CLASS DEMONSTRATION | CYPRESS
    Wed, Aug 07
    Aug 07, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDT
    Cypress Library, 5331 Orange Ave, Cypress, CA 90630, USA
    Aug 07, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDT
    Cypress Library, 5331 Orange Ave, Cypress, CA 90630, USA
    Join us for a free, lively cooking demo where you'll master the art of crafting handmade pasta from scratch!
  • COOKING CLASS DEMONSTRATION | LAKE FOREST
    COOKING CLASS DEMONSTRATION | LAKE FOREST
    COOKING CLASS DEMONSTRATION | LAKE FOREST
    Wed, Jul 31
    Jul 31, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDT
    Foothill Ranch Library, 27002 Cabriole, Lake Forest, CA 92610, USA
    Jul 31, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDT
    Foothill Ranch Library, 27002 Cabriole, Lake Forest, CA 92610, USA
    Join us for a free, lively cooking demo where you'll master the art of crafting handmade pasta from scratch!
  • BUILD YOUR OWN PIZZA CLASS 🍕 with Chef Peppe Miele
    BUILD YOUR OWN PIZZA CLASS 🍕 with Chef Peppe Miele
    BUILD YOUR OWN PIZZA CLASS 🍕 with Chef Peppe Miele
    Sat, Jul 27
    Jul 27, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM PDT
    Inglewood, 440 Hindry Ave, Suite B, Inglewood, CA 90301, USA
    Jul 27, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM PDT
    Inglewood, 440 Hindry Ave, Suite B, Inglewood, CA 90301, USA
    Customize your own pizza to perfection — shape, size, and toppings! Join us for a 2.5 hour crash course in crafting authentic Neapolitan pizza with Master instructor Mario Vallera.
  • COOKING CLASS DEMONSTRATION | WESTMINSTER
    COOKING CLASS DEMONSTRATION | WESTMINSTER
    COOKING CLASS DEMONSTRATION | WESTMINSTER
    Wed, Jul 24
    Jul 24, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDT
    Westminster Library, 8180 13th St, Westminster, CA 92683, USA
    Jul 24, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDT
    Westminster Library, 8180 13th St, Westminster, CA 92683, USA
    Join us for a Mexican cooking demo to meet other community members, learn about sustainability, and explore the basics of Mexican dishes!
  • CAVATELLI PASTA WITH ARRABBIATA SAUCE 🌶️
    CAVATELLI PASTA WITH ARRABBIATA SAUCE 🌶️
    CAVATELLI PASTA WITH ARRABBIATA SAUCE 🌶️
    Thu, Jul 18
    Jul 18, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM PDT
    Online via Zoom
    Jul 18, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM PDT
    Online via Zoom
    Join us as we dive into the art of making Cavatelli Pasta with Arrabbiata Sauce, a classic Italian delicacy! Compliments of your Outcast team.
  • COOKING CLASS DEMONSTRATION | LA HABRA
    COOKING CLASS DEMONSTRATION | LA HABRA
    COOKING CLASS DEMONSTRATION | LA HABRA
    Wed, Jul 17
    Jul 17, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDT
    La Habra Library, 221 E La Habra Blvd, La Habra, CA 90631, USA
    Jul 17, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDT
    La Habra Library, 221 E La Habra Blvd, La Habra, CA 90631, USA
    Join us for a Mexican cooking demo to meet other community members, learn about sustainability, and explore the basics of Mexican dishes!
  • COOKING CLASS DEMONSTRATION | COSTA MESA
    COOKING CLASS DEMONSTRATION | COSTA MESA
    COOKING CLASS DEMONSTRATION | COSTA MESA
    Wed, Jul 10
    Jul 10, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDT
    Costa Mesa, 1855 Park Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA
    Jul 10, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDT
    Costa Mesa, 1855 Park Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA
    Join us for an unforgettable evening, learning how to make a mouthwatering dish from scratch! We want to make making cooking fun, easy and enjoyable–no matter your skill level.
  • PIZZA MAKING CLASS with Chef Mario Vollera
    PIZZA MAKING CLASS with Chef Mario Vollera
    PIZZA MAKING CLASS with Chef Mario Vollera
    Sat, Jun 29
    Jun 29, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM PDT
    Inglewood, 440 Hindry Ave, Suite B, Inglewood, CA 90301, USA
    Jun 29, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM PDT
    Inglewood, 440 Hindry Ave, Suite B, Inglewood, CA 90301, USA
    Customize your own pizza to perfection — shape, size, and toppings! Join us for a 2.5 hour crash course in crafting authentic Neapolitan pizza with Master instructor Mario Vollera.
EVENTS

EVENTS

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GLI AMIGOS SCREENING + PANEL DISCUSSION

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2022 - 6:00 PM

ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI CULTURA

Followed by a panel discussion "When food becomes the protagonist" with Michele Casadei (Parmigiano Reggiano), Jeremy Spiegel (Executive Producer) and Chef Mattia Agazzi (Gucci Osteria). 

FREE WITH RSVP
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EATALY LA + VALTER LONGO FOUNDATION

NOV 14 - NOV 20 

EATALY LOS ANGELES

In partnership with the Eataly store in Los Angeles and the “Valter Longo Foundation”, throughout the week, experts and nutritionists will illustrate to consumers in the Eataly store the nutritional properties of selected Italian products with special discounts.

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PIZZA TASTING AND 
STORYTELLING

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2022 AT 1:00 PM

EATALY LOS ANGELES

Selection of free-mini pizzas tastings with presentation and storytelling of the display products.

Organized by Italian Trade Agency (ITA) Los Angeles

FREE AT LOCATION
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TRUFFLE
EXPERENCE

SAT, NOVEMBER 20, 2022 - 7:00 PM

CASA MODENA RESTAURANT

Join us for a fun event dedicated to truffles, learning about its use and its cultivation techniques, at Italian restaurant “Casa Modena" in Los Angeles. This event is by invite only. 

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ITALIAN WINES
TASTING

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2022 AT 6 PM

CASA ROMANTICA, SAN CLEMENTE

Join us for a wine tasting event in partnership with the Gastronomic Sciences University of Pollenzo, the City of San Clemente and Pronto Italian Deli. This event is by invitation only.

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SPECIALS AT LOCAL RESTAURANTS AND STORES

All your favorite Italian restaurants creating a special menu item you haven't seen before.

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