Italian District/Neighborhood? (Mesa: houses, theater, living in)

[STrapani1105]

yeah you are not going to find any italian neighborhoods way out there. that's why i like to stay in Jersey cuz' here and New York is where all the real italians are at.

one of my good buddies growing up moved out to california. i jus dont get it, jersey is awesome and the italian food n culture out here is way better than ur Olive Garden.

[Finger Laker]

actually the italian neighborhoods in LA & SF are pretty amazing as well - my italian family came into the country through SF

[Dean Winchester]

4.4% of the population in Phoenix is made up of Italian Americans.
http://www.city-data.com/city/Phoenix-Arizona.html

[ArizonaBear]

Originally Posted by STrapani1105

yeah you are not going to find any italian neighborhoods way out there. that's why i like to stay in Jersey cuz' here and New York is where all the real italians are at.

one of my good buddies growing up moved out to california. i jus dont get it, jersey is awesome and the italian food n culture out here is way better than ur Olive Garden.

Last time I that checked: real Italians are citizens of Italy and usually live there----------irrespective of actual race/ethnicity.

[mikec34]

Originally Posted by wize.guy1

So, I'm making a move to Arizona due to a job. Currently, I live in an Italian neighborhood. I moved from an Italian neighborhood in Jersey to an Italian neighborhood in California. I'm sure you get the idea. Does Phoenix (or anywhere in Arizona) have anything like that? Thanks for your time. Have a good one.

Arizona isn't the east or west coast. Hope that sets expectations.

[Arizona Bound]

Originally Posted by Arizona Bound

Home Page of the Arizona American Italian Club

Sun Lakes Italian-American Club

DeFalco's Italian Deli & Grocery History


Maggiano's Little Italy

Vito's Pizza and Italian Ristorante in Mesa, Arizona

Carrabba's Italian Grill - It's just that good.

Check these out.. they may get you started in the
right direction.. hope they help!
the first two are italian clubs...

[wng]

Also check the Italian Consulate website for Phoenix. I hear there are links as well.

[uli2000]

iirc, there are quite a few quaint, authentic places around the AZ italian club on 12th st., just south of Northern. I grew up in West Mesa, and there is no Italian community there, but quite a number of italian resturants. West Mesa is now becoming a hub in the Asian community, epecially Vietnemese. Outside of predominatly hispanic areas, theres not much of a ethinic community scene in the valley.

[STrapani1105]

Originally Posted by ArizonaBear

Last time I that checked: real Italians are citizens of Italy and usually live there----------irrespective of actual race/ethnicity.

I'm talking about Italian-Americans. Over here in Jersey, it's the next best thing. We're the closest thing to real Italians off the boot (1). you know what I mean?

(1) "Off the boot" is a saying that most nearly means "Outside of Italy"

[ArizonaBear]

Originally Posted by STrapani1105

I'm talking about Italian-Americans. Over here in Jersey, it's the next best thing. We're the closest thing to real Italians off the boot (1). you know what I mean?

(1) "Off the boot" is a saying that most nearly means "Outside of Italy"

I work with three guys who have a tad of Italian heritage going by their surnames. My G/F: two of her grandparents from that nation. My step sisters are 1/2 Italian and my bio surname (father is from Hungary) is usually Italian.