Antico Pizza Napoletano in Atlanta, Georgia is a wonderful example of the fresh Italian food that has grown in popularity with food fans. When one walks up to the modest building, the first thing one notices is a line that usually extends beyond the door. The wait is quick because of wood fire methods that Antico uses to cook the pizza to perfection in two minutes. The ingredients used are nothing less than the best. For example, their sauce is made from tomatoes flown in from Mt. Vesuvius, their sausage is from a supplier in Chicago, and they have their cheeses made specially for them. The dining area is directly beside the ovens and preparation area, so one can see the pizzas being created and baked. The food is so great that diners do not mind sitting elbow to elbow and cheek to cheek with perfect strangers. Antico takes fresh to a new level of tasty.
Italian food imports grew 7% in 2013, which is more than double the national average of food imports. Concerning products such as oil, noodles, and cheese, Italian food controls the market share with more than 50%. Noodles are the leading import because Americans want colored noodles from Italy. Lucio Caputo, the President of the Italian wine and food institute in New York, attributes this renewed interest in Italian fare to better educated foodies.
Works Cited:
Cordero, Valentina. "Italian Food's Growing Popularity in the U.S." The Daily Meal. N.p., 23 Apr. 2014. Web. 28 Sept. 2014. http://www.thedailymeal.com/italian-foods-growing-popularity-us/42314.
