A section of the Mission’s inner courtyard is transformed into “little
Italy” and devoted to San Juan Capistrano’s sister city, Capestrano, Italy.
Celebrate our Italian connection with Italian food and wines and learn about
San Giovanni di Capestrano, Junipero Serra’s inspiration for our City’s name.
2009 Quad Participants San Pelligrino/Aqua Panna Peroni Beer Casa Torelli Wine Trader Joe's wine Trader Joe's food Frankies Biscotti Tutto Amore Gelato Tarantino's Italian Sausage Brio Tuscan Grille Romeo Cucina Il Fornaio Bread Oliver's Olive Oil/Basalmic National Italian American Foundation/L'Aquila earthquake donations/ Student Exchange program Fondazione d'Italia language school/L'Italo Americano Newspaper/Corriere Sera Newspaper/travel information