How to Have Authentic Italian Food at Any Venue
Authentic. Sometimes it seems like the words are synonymous. However, when you're actually dining in a restaurant, authentic means something entirely different than when you're reading about it. The words mean a whole lot more to diners than they do to the people who write about them. Authentic is a word that connotes great taste and genuine hospitality. It's also commonly used to describe fine wines, and nothing beats a good bottle of wine to give you a boost during a tough economy. It's hard to find genuine hospitality in today's economy. And since the restaurant industry is often considered one of the last safe jobs, salaries are low and the job outlook poor. For this reason, many chefs and cooks have gone out of their way to create dishes that are closer to home, creating a sense of family and community. Many cooks are proud to serve their hometown cuisine. This includes foods such as Greek and Italian foods, Mexican food, and Middle Eastern fare. Some diners w...