I would agree with the comments on the descendants of Italian immigrants creating Italian American food. For example the New York style pizza is a variation of the traditional Neaplitan pizzas created by Immigrants and their kids. American tastes requires some tweaking, if you will on the original.

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I guess everyone has their opinions of what a good pizza is. I definitely think the a pizza from napoli is best. Simple, light, healthier and fresher. Not to mention a perfect crust with only flour, water, salt and yeast. Lets see some of the other guys accomplsih so much with so little.

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Hi RicRios,

Great topic and interesting read,

I love going to Umbria and yes, Sagrantino is a beautiful wine. I prefer the DOCG Sagrantino, but the restaurant owner is right... you don't want to battle two powerful aromatics. That is why the rosso being more subtle would complement the truffles.

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