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Quatro Fromaggio and Other Disgraces on the Menu

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Pizza

Pizza

Everybody knows pizza, in a form or another, and so does for sure every Italian. In Italy, a ‘pizzeria’ (a restaurant specialized in serving pizzas) is the default for low-commitment dining, a place for every time Italians don’t feel ... Continue reading

Author PaoloPosted on August 8, 2010May 28, 2019Categories ArticlesTags basil, bocconcini, cheese, dough, Italian, Italians, Italy, mozzarella, oregano, pizza, restaurant, tomatoes, traditional9 Comments on Pizza

Espresso Myths

Espresso Myths

What’s Espresso? Espresso is what you get if you order a coffee (‘un caffè’) in any Italian café (or ‘Bar’ as Italians call them). Home-made coffee generally isn’t espresso, it’s a short coffee made with a ... Continue reading

Author PaoloPosted on August 1, 2010January 19, 2020Categories ArticlesTags authentic, bar, breakfast, coffee, cream, difference, espresso, Italian, Italian culture, Italians, Italy, milk, North America, sugar1 Comment on Espresso Myths

Preface

I was born in Italy and I have been living in Vancouver, Canada for the last 10 years. I love Vancouver and I love eating out in Vancouver, but I can’t help but notice the many distortions of Italian dishes on restaurants menus. For some reason ... Continue reading

Author PaoloPosted on August 1, 2010January 15, 2019Categories About ThisTags authentic, Canada, cheese, difference, Italian, Italians, Italy, North America, restaurants, traditional, Vancouver5 Comments on Preface

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