I was fortunate to grow up in a community that was predominantly Italian.  The influences were everywhere.  The Italian flag waved in most shops and restaurants.  Pizza parlors sat on almost every corner.  Five star restaurants served only Italian food (as they should).  Even the bars had better Italian food than I have found in the best Italian restaurants here in Charlotte.  Then there were the summer festivals.  Whether it was a...

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