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A Timeline of Italian American Food

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Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 | 782 views

A timeline of major events in Italian American food history

From the start of the Italian diaspora, Italian American cuisine has evolved in the United States over the last century and a half. Here’s a quick look at the timeline of some of our favorite red sauce foods.

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The History of Minnesota’s Spicy Sausage Sandwich That’s Too Hot To Talk About

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Friday, January 24th, 2025 | 6,796 views

Italians settling in the Twin Cities developed a unique sandwich with spicy sausage known today by a slur for people of Italian heritage.

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The Feast of San Gennaro Returns to NYC This Week

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Friday, September 15th, 2023 | 2,027 views

sausages grilling at the Feast of San Gennaro in 2022

The Feast of San Gennaro kicked off last night in New York City. One of the largest celebrations of its kind in the United States, the feast has been celebrated since 1926.

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Vodka Sauce Is Having A Moment

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Monday, April 17th, 2023 | 12,505 views

Vodka sauce eover rigatoni

Vodka sauce is suddenly trendy again. The creamy, sometimes spicy, pink-orange sauce is an Italian American classic. Ella Quittner at Bon Appétit takes a look at why this dish is suddenly popular.

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