ABSTRACT
One of the most important aspects of Italian American festivals and of Little Italies in general is food. Little Italies in larger cities are the place to find good restaurants serving pastas, veal, gnocchi, risotto, and other ethnic delicacies. One can also find markets selling Italian foods, wines, supplies for cooking traditional dinners, clothing, music, and specialty items. A festival might feature a communal spaghetti dinner as well as a variety of food stands.
