Category Archives: English

Sorriso Italiano

Elisabetta Penso and Antonio Gerli are the owners of a good Italian restaurant in Isla Vista called “Sorriso Italiano.”  Isla Vista is a part of Goleta where the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) is located. Elisabetta and Antonio are … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Olivo Santa Barbara

L’Olivo Santa Barbara is a blog about cultural similarities and differences between Italy and the United States, with some emphasis on Santa Barbara, California.  The blog addresses history, travel, film, music, art, food, and people and animals.  Following an introduction … Continue reading →

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Welcome to L’olivo

Welcome to the first entry of my blog, the only one that will be written solely in English.  I am starting “L’OLIVO” to share my passion for all things Italian—travel, culture, art, food, music, language—with the hope that you will share … Continue reading →

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