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SF’s Culinary Italian Heritage -- A Glimpse Back in Time at Some Iconic Restaurants
When?
Wednesday, Dec 15
12:00PM - 1:30PM PST
Where?
Online
Description
Join us on a trip back in time to learn about the gastronomical legacy of some of San Francisco's iconic Italian restaurants. Some are still thriving today, others live on only in people's vivid memories of good times, good food, and good company.
While we can't even begin to cover all the Italian restaurants that have made a mark on the City, SF newcomers and old-timers alike will enjoy this historical restaurant romp featuring "legacy" restaurants that first opened their doors 50 or more years ago. Deanna and Catherine will start in the early days of San Francisco. You'll learn or reminisce about:
While we can't even begin to cover all the Italian restaurants that have made a mark on the City, SF newcomers and old-timers alike will enjoy this historical restaurant romp featuring "legacy" restaurants that first opened their doors 50 or more years ago. Deanna and Catherine will start in the early days of San Francisco. You'll learn or reminisce about:
- restaurants whose doors have closed that we miss (or missed out on) such as Coppas, Caesars, Old Spaghetti Factory, Blue Fox, Paolis and more;
- restaurants you can still enjoy in their latest incarnation including Fior d'Italia, New Pisa, Gold Spike, Cafe Sport, U.S. Restaurant; and
- restaurants we hope to dine at again soon, like Julius' Castle!
Following a photo and story filled guided presentation on some Italian restaurants that made their mark on San Francisco, we invite you to share your stories of memories of special occasions, favorite dishes, and fun times you've had at legacy SF restaurants.
Presenters:
- Deanna Paoli Gumina is a native San Franciscan and a graduate of the University of San Francisco. She was the assistant archivist under Gladys Hansen, the founding archivist of the San Francisco History Center at San Francisco’s Main Library. Dr. Gumina has published articles in the journals of California History, Pacific Historian, The Argonaut, and Studies in American Naturalism, and is the author of two books. Dr. Gumina is a learning specialist specializing in learning disabilities. She's also the daughter of Paoli's restaurant founders.
- Catherine Accardi is a native San Franciscan, born and raised on Telegraph Hill. Graduating from SFSU with degrees in Photography and Urban Planning, she has a keen interest in researching San Francisco history and in writing about local and California history. Catherine has been published numerous times, with over 150 published articles and interviews, and four books including, North Beach & Telegraph Hill, San Francisco Through Time, San Francisco Landmarks, and Images of America-Walnut Creek.
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