so let me explaina difference in america and europe to all you folks(even though there are probably only two of you). all countries have their version of the late night eating spot. in the U.S. we have our mediterraean places and diners, which i hold a special place in my heart for and by no reason am i trying to bring thier reputation down. however; across the bathtub in italy they also have their late night spot. it's called a piadinerie. a piadine for those who don't know is a thin pizza folded in half like a sandwich. the great thing is from about noon till about 4 in the morn you can get one. and this is not some greasy drunk food to combat a looming hangover or overfill yuor stomach after too many bong rips; no this is daily made pizza dough filled with amazing trimmings. the one i had a couple of nights at 2 in the morning after some delicious pints had mozzorela from less than 10 miles away, tomatoes so fresh even alabamians have to say 'goddamn', fresh ham made in house, and basil; and the kicker was it was served to me by some 50 year old grandmother puffing cigarettes and making me look like a greenhorn in the kitchen. the experience does no end there because after that you stand around outsidde and the eurotrash are gathering like zombies in the thriller video, and once fed they kick into full gear. there are hands swinging and folks yelling it truly is amazing. so while i love a good texas cheese steak i may just had one of the best food experiences of my life and it only cost 5 dollars.
uno
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
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