Category Archives: Little Italy of LA

Deborah Kobylt LIVE: Genny Nevoso

Deborah Zara Kobylt talks with Geny Nevoso, a proud Italian immigrant. She is the exeutive Director Italy-America Chamber of Commerce West and a woman with a great story showing us that anything is possible

Deborah Kobylt LIVE: Shelby Newallis of Little Italy of Los Angeles

On this week’s Little Italy of Los Angeles podcast, Deborah Zara Kobylt talks with Shelby Newallis,
Development Director, of the Little Italy of Los Angeles Association about the upcoming farmers market.

Deborah Kobylt LIVE: Michael Cavalieri

On this week’s Little Italy of Los Angeles podcast, Deborah Zara Kobylt talks with, beloved actor Michael Cavalieri, who wrote and directed his latest film, Ritornato, which tells the emotional story of a man who loses his loved ones, and sets off on a journey to revisit his past and fulfill a promise made to his dying mother. The film is shot in Sicily, and was recently chosen for a grant by the National Italian American Foundation.
Based on true events, Ritornato is dedicated to Cavalieri’s mother, Mary, and his Grandpa Agatino, who sacrificed to give their family a better life. He hopes his film inspires other Italian Americans to write and share their stories.

We also talked with Michael about his esteemed acting career in film and television, including The Sopranos, The Next Karate Kid and more.

Deborah Kobylt LIVE: Joe Mantegna

Deborah Zara Kobylt talks with beloved Actor, Producer, and Director Joe Mantegna in this week’s
#LittleItalyofLA podcast. Joe may be most well known for his role as #DavidRossi on the hit show
#CriminalMinds, however, he’s starred in over 100 films like Searching for Bobby Fischer, The Godfather Part
3, Celebrity, Forget Paris and Liberty Heights to name a few. Joe has proven his versatility as an actor and his
passion for the art. #DeborahKobyltLIVE
#JoeMantegna #LittleItaly #CriminalMinds #DeborahZaraKobylt

Deborah Kobylt LIVE: Thomas P. Cacciatore, Attorney at Law

Deborah Zara Kobylt talks with Thomas P. Cacciatore, attorney at law. #DeborahKobyltLIVE
#ThomasCacciatore #LittleItaly #DeborahZaraKobylt

Deborah Kobylt LIVE: Diana Giovinazzo, Author The Woman in Red

Deborah Zara Kobylt talks with Diana Giovinazzo, an author of historical fiction. Her latest book, The Woman in
Red,tells the epic life story of Anita Garibaldi, the courageous, headstrong revolutionary who fought for
freedom and self-determination in 19th-century Brazil, Uruguay, and Italy — and had one of the most
passionate love affairs in history! #DeborahKobyltLIVE
DianaGiovinazzo #TheWomanInRed #LittleItaly #DeborahZaraKobylt

Deborah Kobylt LIVE: Matthew Biancaniello, Founder of Eat Your Drink

Deborah Zara Kobylt talks with Matthew Biancaniello, renowned Bartender-Chef and Founder of Eat Your
Drink. Matthew creates adventurous cocktail experiences based on farm-fresh and unique, organic ingredients.
Never working off a set cocktail menu, Biancaniello visits at least five different local farmers markets a week to
source his ingredients, which inspire his imaginative cocktails. This is the Art of Omakase, honoring how the
customer and bartender create a special experience together. #DeborahKobyltLIVE
#MatthewBiancaniello #EatYourDrink #Omakase #LittleItaly #LILA #DeborahZaraKobylt