In the melting pot we call home, the United States of America is a fabulous example of the incorporation of other languages into our daily vocabulary. There may not be a more significant contribution than that made by the Italian immigrants who have settled on our shores. They’ve made a lasting impact, not only in our culinary world, but also in our vernacular in almost every facet of American culture. To taste the best in authentic Italian cuisine, you cannot afford to miss a visit to the premiere fine dining Orlando experience at Christini’s Ristorante Italiano. The scope of Italian influence […]
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Learn About Puglia, Italy’s Boot
Rome, Naples, Tuscany, and Sicily are the “must-see” destinations for most folks considering a trip to Italy. They are all wonderful destinations that entice travelers with outstanding history, breathtaking scenery and phenomenal food and wine. You can experience a truly authentic, fine dining, Northern Italian feast by visiting fine dining Orlando establishment, Christini’s Ristorante Italiano, right here in the City Beautiful! Puglia is the region known as the heel of Italy’s boot and should not be overlooked as a “must see” city. Comprised of the regions of Foggia, Barietta-Andria-Trani, Bari, Taranto, Brindisi and Lecce, Puglia is a diverse and rich […]
The Health Perks of Eating Like Italians
The best restaurant Orlando, Christini’s, recognizes that Italian cuisine, in its purest form, is prepared from the healthiest and most nutritious ingredients found in the Mediterranean. It has long been recognized that eating a Mediterranean-style diet is an excellent way to promote heart health, assists in maintaining a healthy weight, and encourages an overall wholesome lifestyle. Here’s a quick glance at some of the health perks associated with eating an Italian diet. Olive Oil: Olive oil in all forms, such as virgin, extra virgin, cold pressed, etc., contains monosaturated fats, which is known to reduce bad cholesterol. It also contains […]
A Little History on Italian Immigration to America
In the time period between the 1840s and 1920s, there was a tremendous influx of Italian immigrants into the United States of America. In 1870, Italy underwent unification that resulted in governmental redistribution of lands that inevitably hurt farmers who did not necessarily wind up with any land of their own on which they could produce crops. Especially in the south of Italy, where disease of both human and crops adversely contributed to affect the population density, thousands were forced to exit their homeland and try to secure better opportunities in other countries. While many Italians settled in the United […]
Haunted and Scary Places in Italy
You would be hard-pressed to travel anywhere in Europe without being intrigued by the tales of hauntings and unusual, unexplained occurrences wherever you visit. Italy is no exception! From the days of the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius and its total decimation of the city of Pompeii, to a modern-day tale of ghostly “suicide” in a Venetian home, the Italian landscape is replete with stories of eerie happenings. One of the best restaurants Orlando, Christini’s Ristorante Italiano, invites you to read more about Italy’s haunted places…if you dare! Mt. Vesuvius: Let’s begin with the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. […]
