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Interesting observation. It's something that's just done and not questioned, I guess.Originally Posted by lee_44106
It is ludicrous to extend this observation to the French. Bread, cheese, and wine are the culinary trinity.Originally Posted by ReJoyce
I would note that in Italy (and maybe other places), you actually pay for it (pane e coperto)Originally Posted by gdl203
As I say though, the Italians may 'need' bread.Originally Posted by Bouji
So I next time I go to Alain Ducasse, I will sit down and expect nothing but good ordinary claret, pain de menage and some Roquefort?Originally Posted by Bouji
Sorry I don't understand why they would need bread more than other cuisines... ?Originally Posted by gdl203
Sorry I don't understand why they would need bread more than other cuisines... ?Originally Posted by gdl203
HahahOriginally Posted by Bouji
Wha? No carbs in Italian cuisine beyond pasta? Never heard that one before - they use the same carbs as French cuisine (potatoes, beans, etc...) + their own (e.g. polenta). I still don't see why Italian cuisine needs bread while French doesn't.Originally Posted by gdl203
No, I am asking why restaurants serve it. Re-read question...Originally Posted by Bouji
As far as I know, I cannot say that many Italians eat potatoes.Originally Posted by Bouji
I enjoy eating bread with my meal, unless it's pasta, risotto or some starch-based meal. What I dislike a little is when people throw themselves on the bread basket and eat two rolls covered with butter before the appetizers come out. Not sure why it bugs me but I find that both distasteful and opposite to the objective of going to a restaurant to enjoy a good meal (I can get bread and cheap butter anywhere - why fill myself up with that stuff?)Originally Posted by gdl203
Patate Fritte alla Romanesca, Gratin Di Patate, Patate alla Griglia, Passato Di Patate, Patate al Forno alla Lucana, Gnocchi alla Romana (not a primo), Patate Tartufate, Patate Verdi, Patate Lesse, Crocchette Di Patate.... all contorniOriginally Posted by gdl203
Interesting, when I met my wife I was spending a lot of time in Italy, and I remember that we had conflicting views - I thought you needed to eat good bread with pasta, and she thought that pasta made the bread redundant. I love eating really good italian rolls or bread with pasta, and using the bread to clean up the sauce.Originally Posted by globetrotter
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