Over the past two centuries, millions of Italians have emigrated overseas, bringing with them traditions, flavors, and culture. Thu we told you what the Italian recipes are most loved in South America.
In many large cities of the world, the famous neighborhoods known as “Little Italy“, true Italian enclaves that still today tell a fundamental part of the history of emigration.
New York's Little Italies
New York is undoubtedly the city that hosts the most famous Little Italy. Located in Manhattan, between Mulberry Street and Grand Street, New York's Little Italy experienced its heyday between the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when thousands of families, mostly from Southern Italy, settled there. Today, although reduced in size due to the expansion of Chinatown, the area retains its charm thanks to historic restaurants, popular festivals such as the San Gennaro Festival, and authentic-tasting shops.
Little Italy in South America
The most famous Little Italy in South America is that of Buenos Aires, the capital ofArgentina. Here the Italian heritage is evident. The neighborhood of La Boca, famous for its colorful houses and tango, was one of the main areas of settlement of Italians, especially Genoese. There is no official “Little Italy”, but the Italian presence is palpable in the surnames, in the language and especially in the cuisine, with dishes that mix Italian tradition and local influences.
Remaining in South America, in São Paulo, in Brazil, the Italian community has left an even more marked mark. The Bixiga neighborhood is considered the Little Italy of the city. Here, every year the Feast of San Gennaro is celebrated, and the streets fill with stalls selling pasta, pizza and typical sweets. The Italian influence is also visible in the urban planning and gastronomic culture of the entire metropolis of São Paulo.
Today these neighborhoods are places of memory, but also of celebration and pride for millions of Italian descendants.
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