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What and where is Little Italy?
Nov 30, 2023
Explore the impact of 'little Italy' on Italian food, from the Banchero family's pizzeria in Buenos Aires to the history of Little Italy in Manhattan's lower east side. Discover the significance of Little Italy in integrating Italian immigrants into mainstream America.
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- Italian communities in Argentina, particularly in the neighborhood of La Boca, have played a significant role in popularizing Italian food worldwide.
- Little Italy in New York served as a hub for Italian immigrants, providing opportunities for them to establish successful businesses and integrate into mainstream American society.
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Little Italy in Argentina: A Culinary Journey
In this podcast episode, the focus is on the Italian communities that settled in Argentina, particularly in the neighborhood of La Boca in Buenos Aires. Giuseppe Banchero, the grandson of one of the early Italian immigrants, shares the story of their family-owned pizzeria, which has been serving pizza for 91 years. The culinary traditions brought from Italy, such as regional pizzas like finer and full-get setter, have become an integral part of the neighborhood's food culture. The episode explores how Little Italy in Argentina became a stepping stone for Italian immigrants and highlights the impact they had on the mainstream food scene in Buenos Aires.
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