Bettolino Kitchen Blog

Every year, the holiday gift list gets a little longer and the ideas run a little shorter. And if you’re feeling the creative burnout of what to get everyone this year, you’re not alone. Truthfully, the gifts people remember most are rarely the ones in a box. They are the nights out, the long dinners, […]

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Thanksgiving is about gathering the people you love around one big table. And while it’s a special day… it is also a lot of work. Between roasting the turkey, juggling the sides, and keeping the kitchen from taking over your whole week, the host rarely gets to sit down and enjoy the day. This year, […]

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Great wine is better with good food and good company. That’s why we created the Bettolino Cellar Club, our monthly wine membership for guests who love to discover something new. Whether you have been collecting wine for years or you just know what you like, here is how the Cellar Club works, what a wine […]

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Thanksgiving is a special family tradition. And while we look forward to that every year, we also look forward to Friendsgiving, where we get to celebrate the other special people in our lives. It is the roommates who became family, the former coworkers whose friendship outlasted the job, the neighbors who show up with wine, […]

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There’s something about fall that makes dinner feel a little more special. The days get shorter, the evenings get cooler, and suddenly we’re craving the rich, savory, comforting flavors that make this time of year so inviting. Think caramelized vegetables, earthy mushrooms, warm spices, balsamic, truffle, and just a little sweetness to finish the night. […]

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Halloween is just around the corner, which means it’s time for costumes, candy, pumpkins, and a little creative and spooky fun around the dinner table. At Bettolino Kitchen, we like to use our imagination and give our fan favorites a new persona for the occasion. They’re not scary, but they are delicious – and they’re […]

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For more than a decade, we’ve been been proud to serve the South Bay community. Bringing people together over Italian-inspired food, good wine, and the kind of meals that are meant to be enjoyed around a table is kind of what we do. When Bettolino first opened, we couldn’t have known exactly where the next […]

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When you’re planning a date night, it’s easy to assume that dinner with a memorable experience will require a long drive, a reservation somewhere in Los Angeles, and a night spent fighting traffic. And when you live in the South Bay, the idea of getting on the 405 to leave “the bubble” is less than […]

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Football season is back, which means Sundays in the South Bay are about to look a lot more like game-day gatherings. Friends are piling onto the couch, family is coming over, fantasy football rivalries are heating up, and everyone is asking the same question before kickoff: “What are we eating?” Sure, you could load up […]

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Back-to-school season is here, and with it comes a familiar routine: school drop-offs, pickups, homework, sports practices, activities, and a family calendar that seems to fill up overnight. When everyone is hungry at the end of a busy day, figuring out dinner can feel like one more thing on the to-do list. Lucky for you, […]

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