Italian Food
Italian food became American food in the 1950's. Older Americans can remember a time when many Americans didn't know what spaghetti and meatballs were. It's hard to imagine now. Food can be a great conversation starter.
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West Side Story was an acclaimed and popular Broadway musical in 1959 and then Hollywood film in 1961. Based on the story of Romeo and Juliette, it is the story of an ill-fated and impossible love between Tony and Maria whose families and communities are at war with each other.
