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My criteria:
Overall Quality/Taste - This one is self-explanatory. Where does the food taste the best? Break it down for pizza, pasta and other dishes if you want.
Degree of authenticity - while I acknowledge most Italian has probably been 'Amercanized' to some degree, some cities still seem to be true to the recipes of the home country more than others. The use of traditional ingredients is important.
Freshness - This applies to any food. Fresh pasta, is of course expected, but also the freshness of the ingredients.
Regional representation - Which city has the best range of restaurants/eateries representing different regions of Italy?
Price range - From budget to fine dining, which city has the best spread of options.
Atmosphere - Which place has restaurants with the most atmosphere/vibe...might be hard summarizing so many places. Where is it best to experience Italian culture?
I picked Providence. I know cities like Boston and Chicago historically have had major Italian influences. While there certainly is SOME Italian influence in those places, gentrification and assimilation have watered it down to a degree. Providence's Federal Hill might just be my favorite Italian Neighborhood in the country. Depasquale Square feels like something straight out of an Italian city and the food is out of this world.
I picked Providence. I know cities like Boston and Chicago historically have had major Italian influences. While there certainly is SOME Italian influence in those places, gentrification and assimilation have watered it down to a degree. Providence's Federal Hill might just be my favorite Italian Neighborhood in the country. Depasquale Square feels like something straight out of an Italian city and the food is out of this world.
Providence is very good but also very small; agree that it is agreat nabe though (dont get to visit and eat enought)
Italian food is bland. But for this topic, probably Philly.
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