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Little Italy is the hotspot to live.
10 Things We Love About Little Italy
LUMA APARTMENTS
PIAZZA DELLA FAMIGLIA
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Meet Me at the Piazza
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High on Luxury
PARAKEET CAFE
FROM LUXE LIVING TO CHEF-DRIVEN DINING AND BAYFRONT ACCESS, LITTLE ITALY HAS IT ALL WRITTEN BY: ANNA KEEVE
STROLL
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Little Italy is undeniably one of the hottest ‘hoods in San Diego right now. With luxury housing options, an incredible chef-driven restaurant scene (where nearly every big restaurateur has an eatery) and proximity to the airport and waterfront, Little Italy is the hotspot to live. Residents enjoy the big-city perks of walkability to nearly everything while still experiencing a charming community.
Music to Our Ears (and Taste Buds) Ú On the south end
of Little Italy sits music venue and event space Music Box. With in-house gourmet dining and signature cocktails, patrons experience an ultra comfortable and hip music-going experience. The three stories and large outdoor balcony are a bonus, making the venue feel spacious while still maintaining the intimacy you desire from a musical performance. MUSIC BOX 619.795.1337 www.musicboxsd.com
LUMA APARTMENTS 619.492.3809 www.lumaapts.com
PIAZZA DELLA FAMIGLIA 619.233.3898 www.littleitalysd.com 4
#FashionGoals Ú Little Italy was in
desperate need of some fashion-forward shopping— finally it has Stroll, a boutique that delivers on all fashion fronts. Stroll offers a modest but effective collection of ontrend clothing, shoes and accessories, and its sister store, Stroll Home, is the perfect destination for gifts, home accents and décor.
STROLL 619.431.5225 www.shop.sdstroll.com
BEST EATS: 5
Must-Order:
Steak Sampler for Two and Tableside Cocktail
BORN AND RAISED bornandraisedsteak.com 6
Must-Order:
Tableside Cheese Wheel Pasta With L’Amico Cocktail
MONELLO www.lovemonello.com 7
Must-Order:
The Mega Board and Biodynamic Wine NOLITA HALL www.nolitahall.com 8
Must-Order: Brined Rotisserie Chicken With Pinot Nero
ROVINO ROTISSERIE + WINE www.rovinosd.com 9
Must-Order: Avocado Toast and Iced Tea
PARAKEET CAFE www.parakeetcafe.com 10
Must-Order: Smokey Pork + Mac and Korean Short Rib
It’s Showtime Ú Avoid ticket fees by purchasing directly from Music Box’s box office, open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
NOT NOT TACOS www.notnottacos.com
Photos - Parakeet Cafe | Music Box: Phillip Silverstein | Stroll: Kristian Gallego | Piazza della Famiglia: Little Italy Association | Luma Apartments
Ti Amo, Little Italy!
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Ú The latest in ultraluxury high-rise living has arrived in San Diego. Luma Apartments is situated in the Little Italy neighborhood just steps from nightlife, shopping, dining and entertainment. Inside you’ll find sleeklydesigned apartments (from studios to three bedrooms and penthouse homes) all equipped with smart home technology. Amenities include a hi-tech 24-hour Fitness Center with sweeping views, a rooftop pool, outdoor theatre and a resident clubhouse with a full kitchen.
Ú This highly-anticipated piazza is making Little Italy finally feel complete. The 10,000-squarefoot European-inspired piazza gives Little Italy a city center with ample outdoor seating and a picture-perfect view of San Diego Bay. Surrounded by all new eateries, the piazza is a perfect place to kick back in the sun.