11.  And for decades, Americans believed it to be true Italian food.

12.  Andrews thinks Italian food is a natural now.

13.  Basic burgers and pizza as well as Italian food in an affable corner-bar atmosphere.

14.  Bastianich grew up in an atmosphere of good Italian food and wine.

15.  Bistro Don Giovanni specializes in rustic Italian food, serving some of the best pastas in the Bay Area.

16.  A trip to Italy where he learned about the Italian food culture helped him see that Southerners had lost their connection with food.

17.  Adamita said it was only natural that Italians would know better about Italian food.

18.  But Americans are beginning to be more discerning about Italian food, he says, just as they are now aware of regional differences in Chinese cuisine.

19.  But more younger people are beginning to order squid and baccala, as interest in traditional Italian foods has spread.

20.  Excelsior Cafe offers tasty Italian food, dandy people-watching tables and a sushi bar in back.