Why Italy

Why are Italian culture and foods more visible in North America compared to the other cultures and foods?

Although I have huge admiration for Italians and their culture, however, I was expecting more analytical answers rather than emotional.

Public Comments

1. because its good. that was an easy question
2. Simple more of them and more savvy business people and a great channel of PR net working
3. cuz it some gooooooooood eatin
4. Because of a high level of immigration from Italy.
5. I love Italian food *gets hungry*. It's so flexible and easily made if you put the most important Italian ingredient.....AMORE (I think it means love).
6. Because it very good!
7. It's a combination of people liking the food and the fact that Italians tend to consider themselves a bit above other people, and that if other people do what they do, they might be a bit better (heard this a few times from some Italian-Americans.) They also tend to be very forceful, especially when it comes to their own culture---even at the expense of other cultures. After all, they say the squeaky wheel gets the grease. There aren't as many Italian people in the US as you think--they're the fourth or fifth most common ethnic group, right below German, Irish and English.
8. Well possibly because they are the most filling, did you ever need another pizza,platter of pasta primavera,spagetti an hour after you eat lol? That alone can make it very well loved and the wine oh ya. That might be one or two of the reasons. I know what I am eating tonight thanks! Cheers!
9. The richness and spirit of the Italian culture is inspiring and attractive to many. It is a feast to share an Italian meal, not just "a meal", as we normally would. Because of the richness of the food, it makes us feel comfortable and relaxed afterward. Sometimes the calories make us feel guilty, but we don't have to eat lasagna everyday! The flavors are so rich and powerful, without being too hot or bitter. As for the culture in general, you can witness the high spirit in Italian music, art and clothing all around. We import many lines of fashion from Rome and Milan, we import cars, artwork and listen to Italian opera with a refined spirit. As for liquid "spirits", Italy exports more wine than any other country in the world, ...yes, even more than second place France. These reasons don't make them better, since no country can be measured as "better" than another. These are just examples of how we can enjoy the many flavors, sights and sounds of Italy and its culture (wihtout having to fly there) and so they are more "visible" due to popular demand. Ciao!
10. Because it is the best.