From sno-balls and red gravy to vegetable vendors and major food production companies, Italian immigrants have changed both what we eat and how we talk about food.
From 1885-1915, New Orleans experienced a surge of Italian immigrants. These mostly Sicilian immigrants found employment in all aspects of food service. After all, Carlos Marcello was only a simple tomato vendor.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | History/Preservation | Food & Beverage | Community |
TAGS: | History/Preservation | Food & Beverage |
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library is located in the Algiers Point neighborhood and offers programs and books for children, teens, and adults.