In this fascinating and informative virtual tour, Chef Amy, a proud fourth generation Calabrian-American, defines five distinct categories of Italian American cuisine and how they came to be. Whether the food we eat is an exact replica of what our mothers and grandmothers created, fusion food fashioned out of necessity, or “American” dishes inspired by Italians, Italian American cuisine, when labelled as such, has much to offer. By highlighting how our mothers and grandmothers built culinary bridges that connected our two cultures, this presentation will forever change the way we think about Italian-American cuisine.
Amy Riolo, award-winning author, chef and TV host, will explore these themes and more in a new virtual event hosted by the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles and the Italian Sons and Daughters of America.