“Given the clientele, the restaurants on Capri might resemble those fancy Northern Italian places on the East Side of Manhattan where the captain has taken bilingual sneering lessons from the maitre d' at the French joint down the street and the waiter, whose father was born in Palermo, would deny under torture that tomato sauce has ever touched his lips.”
Quote by Calvin Trillin
Book:Third Helpings
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Third Helpings
Third Helpings is a compilation of short narratives that delve into a range of subjects and portray diverse characters, offering readers a glimpse into different perspectives and experiences. more
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