by One of the many eateries that contribute to Little Italy’s beat is Barbusa.
Even Padres players have been mentioning it lately. According to a news release, Barbusa has emerged as one of the most vibrant places in the neighborhood to congregate, celebrate, and stay, as more San Diegans seek out dining options that go beyond simply serving delicious food.
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It is a Busalacchi family concept that captures the essence of Sicilian dining: boisterous, vibrant, and communal. Inside, there’s a bustling dining area that feels more like a get-together than a formal evening out, music, chatter, and the sound of clinking glasses.
Fresh pasta, seafood, and Italian wines are all part of the modern Sicilian cuisine, but the experience is what draws customers in. The enormous starter boards, which are meant to unite the entire table, are laden with cured meats, cheeses, olives, and house specialties.
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The following night you might be in the thick of a spontaneous birthday toast, a table-wide applause, or the filming of a social media blind dating series, and the next night you might see Chef Nino leaping out of the kitchen to welcome regulars. No two evenings are ever exactly the same there.
