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You can't honestly sit here and tell me that you think southerners fix good italian food?
Way to backpedal, there. Sauces are found in more than just Italian food. I'd like to see my Connecticut roomate try and make a roux. Who, by the way, is of Italian descent. He pairs noodles with Ragu and calls it spaghetti, and loooves the Olive Garden.
But no, no... you're right. You know it all. Don't let me stand in your way.
Southern food is American. Italian food is...well not. Who cares if so called Italians (aka Americans) make good Italian food, they didn't originate it like Southerners did with their food.
^Oh and that food looks delicious. Except for the sweet tea. I like my tea not sweet.
Way to backpedal, there. Sauces are found in more than just Italian food. I'd like to see my Connecticut roomate try and make a roux. Who, by the way, is of Italian descent. He pairs noodles with Ragu and calls it spaghetti, and loooves the Olive Garden.
But no, no... you're right. You know it all. Don't let me stand in your way.
Really? Sauces are found in dishes other than italian? I did not know that.
If you read my post instead of skimming then you would have seen that I already stated the same thing
Yeah, I am sure he likes the Olive Garden. He must have been raised in the south or moved to the south at a young age
The Olive Garden to people in the north when talking italian food is the equivalent of getting a burger from Mcdonalds
Yeah, I am sure he likes the Olive Garden. He must have been raised in the south or moved to the south at a young age.
Nope, he's straight off I-95, hair gel, Red Sox jersey, and all.
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The Olive Garden to people in the north when talking to italian food is the equivalent of getting a burger from Mcdonalds
This sounds about right. He loves McDonalds as well as Olive Garden.
I understand it is that sophisticated northern palate. It is in the water, you see, you can't just up and replicate it somewhere else. It makes the bread different.. or something like that... right? That's what I keep hearing.
Southern food is American. Italian food is...well not. Who cares if so called Italians (aka Americans) make good Italian food, they didn't originate it like Southerners did with their food.
^Oh and that food looks delicious. Except for the sweet tea. I like my tea not sweet.
The Italian food in America is different than what you get in Italy for the most part. And lots of the southern food did not originate in the south. Its just a different version of food found elsewhere, like the northern Italian food. This is the case with most types of food in America.
Nope, he's straight off I-95, hair gel, Red Sox jersey, and all.
This sounds about right. He loves McDonalds as well as Olive Garden.
I understand it is that sophisticated northern palate. It is in the water, you see, you can't just up and replicate it somewhere else. It makes the bread different.. or something like that... right? That's what I keep hearing.
Sounds like me and your friend would get along just fine. I was straight off I-95, hair gel, mets jersey, and all
Most people from the north do not like the Olive Garden.
Going to the Olive Garden and eating italian is the equivalent of someone saying they are going to Chili's to get Mexican. LOL
I am happy for myself though. It took me awhile to find a restuarant in Columbia with REAL italian food, but I found it. The owner was born in italy then moved to NYC. He moved to SC about ten years ago and is in his 50's. Now, that's italian food
I am happy for myself though. It took me awhile to find a restuarant in Columbia with REAL italian food, but I found it. The owner was born in italy then moved to NYC. He moved to SC about ten years ago and is in his 50's. Now, that's italian food
That is good; what is it called?
I used to work at Dianne's on Devine in Columbia, which has good Italian food. Ristorante Divino is also good.
You are correct that it is uncommon to find good traditional Italian food in the south, though, especially in peoples' homes. The best home cooked Italian-ish food I've had in the south has always had a strong Cajun influence to it.
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