Italian food is a favorite everywhere.
Italian immigrants took care of making their dishes popular. A typical Italian meal would consist of at least 5 or 6 dishes, and a few hours with the whole family at the table. You don't have to go that far, but at least an entr e and a main dish is de rigueur . Remember pasta does not have to be heavy - the secret is going for a light sauce. There are basically two kinds of Italian restaurants.