San Diego Italian Food: A Culinary History of Little Italy and Beyond (American Palate)

Asethnic neighborhoods in other cities assimilate to Americanlife, the exuberant local flavor of San Diego’s Little Italy remainsboth culturally and culinarily distinct. Tucked between Interstate 5 and San Diego Bay southeast of San Diego International Airport,the blocks surrounding the landmark Our Lady of the Rosary Roman CatholicChurch contain many of the most notable eateries and gourmet cafés in“America’s Finest City.” Join Maria Desiderata Montana, a daughter of thatItalian heritage and one of the city’s most notable food writers, on thissavory tour through the zesty Italian foodtraditions, businesses and recipes both in Little Italy and across SanDiego.