Mar 29
When I really sit down and think about it, I realize that Italian cuisine has had a tremendous influence over many different parts of the word. Here in the United States, you fill find pizzerias and Italian restaurants all over the place. And throughout the world, Italian immigrants have settled and offered great cuisine throughout in almost every country. I have had great Italian food throughout Europe, the Middle East, Central America and North America. Whether it is a great Neapolitan style pizza or a homemade spaghetti with meatballs, it seems that all cultures have embraced this great food. While none of this is big news to anyone, I was very surprised (and pleased) to find some of the best Italian food that I have ever had in the most unlikely of places, the Dominican Republic. While there on my honeymoon with my bride Kelly last week, we had discovered that Italians have settled along the fishing towns of the Southeast coast and in the capital of Santo Domingo. And while settling in these areas, they have opened up some great restaurants. Even Kelly will attest, the highlights of the trip included some great meals enjoying great pizza, tomato sauces, seafood, handmade ravioli, fresh peach bellinis and pastries. It is always exciting to me to see the influence of cuisines (especially Italian) over other parts of the world. Check out this 'Dominican Pizza', which features corn, chicken and ham - delicious.....
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