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.
Hello Natalie! I really enjoyed this blog because I too enjoy Italian food. As mentioned, their ingredients are always fresh and nothing less than the best. It's not every day that you can walk around Georgia and find a place serving fresh (and delicious) foods like the one you mentioned. This is my first time hearing of the restaurant, and your description urges me to try it out. I definitely enjoyed this post and look forward to more!
ReplyDeleteI was very surprised to hear of such a restaurant and in Atlanta, Georgia none the less. It sounds like a spectacular establishment that prepares it's food to the chef's best ability. I am very excited to try out this restaurant for I love traditional Italian food but sadly have not found such a place that's food is both delicious and is made with the best ingredients. I am looking forward to trying out Antico Pizza Napoletano. Your blog was delightful and I was able to enjoy it thoroughly.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your blog because I also love Italian food. I found it interesting that the love for Italian food by Americans has gone up because we want fresher foods. It surprised me that there is a restaurant like that in Atlanta. I have always wanted to find good Italian food around here. I used to live in Syracuse, New York and there were tons of authentic Italian Pizza restaurants there, so when we moved I was a little disappointed when there were not any here. I am very intrigued to try this new restaurant that you have found, I enjoyed reading your blog.
ReplyDeleteYour blog was great! Italian foods have become much more popular in the United States, and I was surprised the Italian food imports was seven percent. There have been more and more Italian restaurants in the United States, and I think it is because there has been more of a demand for good, tasty Italian dishes. Like you said, a lot of Italian restaurants have long lines, which result in more restaurants like one another, so more ingredients are needed to be imported.
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