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Valentine’s Day Date Ideas 2026

This Valentine’s Day 2026, why not choose something different? Like a Pasta Making experience and an Italian dinner in NYC, LA, SF and OC.

COOKING

Gaia Malieni

1 day ago

Italian Cuisine: A UNESCO treasure of love and connection

The news is official, and our hearts are full of pride: Italian Cuisine has been formally recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

LIFESTYLE

Gaia Malieni

Dec 18, 2025

Team building ideas for groups with IMPASTIAMO

If you’re looking for team building ideas for groups, nothing brings people together quite like cooking. At IMPASTIAMO, we believe the best way to connect outside the office is by sharing food, laughter, and a bit of friendly flour on your hands. Whether your team is based in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco, Palo Alto, NYC, Texas, Las Vegas, or anywhere in between, our cooking classes are designed to turn teamwork into a delicious experience.

NEWS

Gaia Malieni

Nov 27, 2025

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UPCOMING CLASSES

Sat, Mar 14
NEAPOLITAN PIZZA MAKING CLASS WITH CHEF PEPPE MIELE 🍕
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Mar 14, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM PDT
Inglewood, 440 Hindry Ave, Suite B, Inglewood, CA 90301, USA
Create your perfect pizza with your choice of shape, size, and toppings! Enjoy a 2.5-hour hands-on experience crafting authentic Neapolitan pizza with Master Instructor Peppe Miele. Vegan options available.
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Sat, Feb 14, (3:30-6:00 PM) (7:00-9:30 PM)
WESTSIDE LA - VALENTINE'S DAY PASTA CLASS & ITALIAN DINNER 🍝
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Sat, Feb 14, (3:30-6:00 PM) (7:00-9:30 PM)
Westside LA (venue announced soon)
This Valentine’s Day, make the famous pasta of love with love. A hands-on maritati pasta class with wine, beer, an Italian dinner, and good vibes. Vegan options available 🌱
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Sat, Feb 14, (3:30-6:00 PM) (7:00-9:30 PM)
BROOKLYN - VALENTINE'S DAY PASTA CLASS & ITALIAN DINNER 🍝
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Sat, Feb 14, (3:30-6:00 PM) (7:00-9:30 PM)
New York, Brooklyn, 387 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205, USA
This Valentine’s Day, make the famous pasta of love with love. A hands-on maritati pasta class with wine, beer, an Italian dinner, and good vibes. Vegan options available 🌱
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Sat, Feb 14, (3:30-6:00 PM) (7:00-9:30 PM)
DTLA - VALENTINE'S DAY PASTA CLASS & ITALIAN DINNER 🍝
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Sat, Feb 14, (3:30-6:00 PM) (7:00-9:30 PM)
DTLA (Chinatown), 942 Chung King Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
This Valentine’s Day, make the famous pasta of love with love. A hands-on maritati pasta class with wine, beer, an Italian dinner, and good vibes. Vegan options available 🌱
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Sat, Feb 14, (3:30-6:00 PM) (7:00-9:30 PM)
MANHATTAN - VALENTINE'S DAY PASTA CLASS & ITALIAN DINNER 🍝
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Sat, Feb 14, (3:30-6:00 PM) (7:00-9:30 PM)
New York, Midtown Manhattan, 38 W 39th St, New York, NY 10018, USA
This Valentine’s Day, make the famous pasta of love with love. A hands-on maritati pasta class with wine, beer, an Italian dinner, and good vibes. Vegan options available 🌱
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Sat, Feb 14, (3:30-6:00 PM) (7:00-9:30 PM)
SAN FRANCISCO - VALENTINE'S DAY PASTA CLASS & ITALIAN DINNER 🍝 WITH CHEF MARIA LUISA MANCA
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Sat, Feb 14, (3:30-6:00 PM) (7:00-9:30 PM)
San Francisco, 530 Hampshire St #306, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA
This Valentine’s Day, make the famous pasta of love with love. A hands-on maritati pasta class with wine, beer, an Italian dinner, and good vibes. Vegan options available 🌱
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