| The preconceived notion that Italian food consists of | | | | pasta. Another popular dish at the local beer halls is the |
| about fifteen dishes found at the Italian food joints in | | | | Bohemian hare. |
| the U.S is false. In fact, Italian food has a wide variety | | | | Pork is the commonly used meat here. It is essential |
| and varies greatly across the country. The different | | | | for tourists visiting this region to try the San Daniele del |
| regional cuisines found in Italy take cues from | | | | Friuli hams. The hams are the staple food of the locals. |
| surrounding nations and spice it up with a lit of bit of | | | | The entire region is well known for its sausages and |
| local creativity to provide the inimitable Italian cuisine. A | | | | bacon. In fact the local dish named jota which is unique |
| great example of the fore-said is the cuisine from the | | | | to this area is a dish made with bacon and beans. The |
| region of Fruili-Venezia Giulia. | | | | pork that is available here is spicy and usually comes |
| The region has a common border with the formerly | | | | off as a shock to the foreigners and tourists not |
| Soviet nation of Yugoslavia, and has a lot of customs | | | | accustomed to this fiery brand of Italian cooking. The |
| and traditions (including culinary) in common. The Italian | | | | pork is usually cooked on a open hearth. It is a part of |
| food from this region has a strong Austrian, Hungarian, | | | | many dishes. |
| Croatian, and Slovenian influence. The beer halls in this | | | | A lot of other foods are specific to this area. Italian |
| region show the most apparent influence. Dishes such | | | | food has a sweeter side to it, an example of it being |
| as Goulash and Viennese sausage are available here, | | | | strudel. A lot of desserts here are based on flour and |
| goulash which originally was a Hungarian dish, acquired | | | | strudel is the most common. Another common dish |
| the distinct Italian taste from this area and can be | | | | that is found in this region is polenta. It constitutes boiled |
| found in restaurants in and outside of Italy. The dish is | | | | cornmeal and forms a part of the staple diet of this |
| very popular in this area, and constitutes a thick beef | | | | region, and can be served along with most types of |
| stew and vegetables available locally such as red | | | | Italian cuisine, including cheese and meat dishes. It is |
| peppers and onions. It is thick and the seasoning is | | | | very similar to the American grit. |
| done with paprika, and is usually served along with | | | | |