“Pasta Sisters, the popular Italian restaurant celebrated for its scratch-made pasta and generational family recipes, is teaming up with Helms Design District to bring the Italian summer tradition of Ferragosto to Southern California. The free, street fair-style event is open to all ages and takes place Saturday, August 15th, from 1 to 6:00 p.m. For one day only, the historic Helms campus will transform into an Italian-inspired piazza filled with a vibrant array of local food and beverage vendors, entertainment, and family activities.” Pasta Sisters’ Giorgia Sinatra joins us with the enticing preview.

“Highlights include a beer garden from Father’s Office; live music; baby dance-alongs (in Italian) led by nonprofit language school Fondazione Italia; an Orto Farms produce stand featuring heirloom Italian and DOP-certified varietals; complimentary Caffe Luxxe espresso; gelato from award-winning Dolcenero; cheese, salumi, and olive oil tastings from Sogno Toscano; Pasta Sisters pasta-making demonstrations; an IKEA family fun lawn; and more.” 

“Ferragosto is a widely celebrated summer holiday in Italy. Rooted in centuries-old tradition and originating as a day of rest following an intense harvest season, today it’s marked by family gatherings, outdoor celebrations, abundant food and drink, and often seaside visits. Ferragosto at Helms embraces the spirit of this Italian celebration, while adding a local twist by bringing together community businesses from Culver City and beyond.”

“Ferragosto is one of our favorite days of the year back home. It's about slowing down, being together, and enjoying summer,” said Giorgia Sinatra, Creative Director and one of the “sisters” behind Pasta Sisters. “We wanted to bring that same spirit to our Helms community: good food, good music, and a whole neighborhood out celebrating summer together.” Participants include Helms Design District shops and restaurants offering Ferragosto-inspired activations for the day and community partners popping up to offer samples, sell goods, educate, or create a unique experience for the occasion.”