The only book available that covers, in one volume, the Italian American immigration experience, the creation of Italian neighborhoods in the U.S., and 83 coveted family recipes of favorite dishes and desserts from some of the best Italian restaurants and specialty shops in America. Illustrated with more than 400 photographs and ephemera, America's Little Italys is rich in cultural history and includes profiles on 51 restaurants in 14 cities across the United States. Includes an illustrated timeline from 6000 B.C.E. (olives cultivated in Italy and Greece) to the 21st century and an exhaustive glossary of Italian food names.