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SD Food News: July 2–7

The latest in food and drink happenings around town this week.

The rich, buttery flavor of truffle is the main attraction at the newest Italian restaurant in North Park named in honor of the famous fungus. Having met while working in the local restaurant scene, Italian owners Marco Provino and Fabrizio Cammarota (Sorrento, Buona Forchetta, Allegro) are bringing Northern Italian and Tuscan cuisines to North Park…

Ever-Expanding San Diego Dining Group To Bring Truffle Neighborhood Cucina To North Park

San Diego Dining Group (Farmer's Table, Greystone Steakhouse) has taken over the space that last housed North Park Sushi for the opening of Truffle, a neighborhood Italian cucina opening later this month in North Park. 

San Diego Dining Group is the product of Sicilian-born chef Vincenzo Loverso, who also operates such local dining concepts as Greystone The Steakhouse, Osetra The Fishhouse, Osteria Panevino, Saltwater, Rusticucina, The Butcher's Cut, Breakfast & Bubbles, Allegro, Farmer's Table, InPasta, and Zama. The local hospitality company is expanding their presence to North Park with the take over of the space that last housed North Park Sushi & Grill on University Avenue. For the incoming Truffle bar and restaurant, Loverso has partnered with longtime Italian chef Marco Provino.