Welcome to Chef Pepe's World!

From recipes to travel tips, Chef Pepe can advise you on anything and everything Italian. For more info make sure to visit: ChefPepe.com

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Starlight Rooftop Lounge

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Our dog-friendly outdoor patio at #littlenapoli is a great spot to dine with friends and family ( including the pups). #chefpepe #carmel (at Little Napoli)

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A beautiful day on Dolores Street. #littlenapoli #chefpepe #carmel (at Little Napoli)

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The #littlenapoli girls checking out our wines in their new red trousers. #chefpepe #carmel (at Little Napoli)

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Our guest book at #littlenapoli is full of fun notes and drawings from guests all over the world. #chefpepe #carmel (at Little Napoli)

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#chefpepe #little Napoli #carmel #ferrari (at Little Napoli)

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Chef Pepe is expanding his social media wings!

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Interesting Facts about Italy: Part II

-The very best restaurants often do not have signboards. You can find these gems only by recommendation, so make sure to talk to the locals.

-Lamborghini was previously known as the company that manufactures tractors. I think their reputation has changed a bit since..

-In 1901, Italian inventor Luigi Betstsera patented the first espresso machine. While coffee does not grow in Italy, this has become an important ritual for workers during the day. Espresso means “quickly, soon.”

-In Italy, it is illegal to draw with crayons on the pavement. In olden times, this meant the imprisonment of many bored little children living on the streets. 

-60% of the world’s cultural heritage are in Italy.

-Florence has the largest pedestrian area in the world.

-Olive oil should be bought in the Italian countryside. Buying it in the supermarket is considered bad form in most regions. This applies, although to a lesser extent, to wine.

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Come enjoy a fabulous, authentic, Italian lunch or dinner at Chef Pepe's Little Napoli.

Located on Dolores & 7th  Mon - Sun: 11:30 - 22:00 [phone]

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Reserve your spot today!

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Learn how to live, love and laugh like the Italians do as “Mr. Italy Rich Pèpe, answers all of you serious and not-so-serious questions about the “old Country”.

In this online column, Rich Pèpe offers his expertise on the culture, cuisine, art, architecture and lifestyle of Italy and the Italian people.

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Interesting Facts about Italy: Part I

-The official name of Italy is the Italian Republic (Repubblica Italiana). The name Italy comes from the word italia, meaning “calf land,” perhaps because the bull was a symbol of the Southern Italian tribes.

-Italy is said to have more masterpieces per square mile than any other country in the world.

-There are two independent states within Italy: the Republic of San Marino (25 square miles) and the Vatican City (just 108.7 acres).

-The highest peak in Europe is in Italy. Monte Bianco (White Mountain) is 15,771 feet high and is part of the Alps.

-Italy currently is home to the world’s seventh largest economy.

-Not quite sure where your Italian ancestors might have lived? In Northern Italy, last names tend to end in “i”, while those from the south often end in “o.” Your surname might give you a clue!