Originally Posted by Mary2e
Uhhh, no JS.
I'm a first generation Italian that knows what "real" Italian food tastes like. It doesn't have to be from a "snooty NYC" restaurant. A mom & pop shop can serve it up just fine. As a matter of fact, my local pizzaria often will cook up special dishes for me if I just ask. Sometimes I'm too lazy to cook it myself & they're more than happy to do it for me ^^
Outside of my travels to Italy, the best Italian food I've had has been in the family owned restaurants in Boston's North End. Without a doubt. ^