Why Doesn't L.A. Have a Little Italy? (Los Angeles, San Diego: credit, lawyers)

[Texasturkey]

Originally Posted by James T

Most large cities have a "Little Italy", so why is there none in L.A.? We have a Koreatown, a Chinatown, a Litle India, and god knows what else is festering out there, but no Little Italy. Why the hell not? Would you rather interact with the culture of a Western European G8 nation, or those that have very little to do with Europe and Western Civilization?

Maybe because most of LA is Little Mexico.

[EscapeCalifornia]

Originally Posted by Texasturkey

Maybe because most of LA is Little Mexico.

More like Mexico Grande with a few Little USA's scattered throughout.

[CamaroGuy]

Originally Posted by EscapeCalifornia

More like Mexico Grande with a few Little USA's scattered throughout.

Even though that's off topic I do have to agree.lol

[CamaroGuy]

Originally Posted by nickdahammer

True, what is now Chinatown ('New Chinatown' created when they built Union Station), was an Italian enclave, as well as parts of Lincoln Heights. The San Antonio Winery is still in the Heights- nice place. Not to mention St. Peter's Church.

I've been to the San Antonio Winery! Its a fine place to visit.

[FreeSpirit2219]

Originally Posted by Texasturkey

Maybe because most of LA is Little Mexico.

I second that. As a matter of fact, Los Angeles is becoming "big" mexico. The population is definitely growing leaps and bounds.

[rockonronson]

There are many great italian restaurants in LA, but I agree with this,why not have a little italy?? I think it would be a popular choice, I don't know one person who doesn't like italian food!

[Albert S.]

Originally Posted by James T

Most large cities have a "Little Italy", so why is there none in L.A.? We have a Koreatown, a Chinatown, a Litle India, and god knows what else is festering out there, but no Little Italy. Why the hell not? Would you rather interact with the culture of a Western European G8 nation, or those that have very little to do with Europe and Western Civilization?

Festering? Civilization? Your choice of words and tone is very suspect to say the least.

I echo the sentiments of whoever upthread questioned why the hell we need a "Little Italy" in Los Angeles in the first place? What has this ethnic group contributed to the growth, history, and development of **Los Angeles**? Next to nothing. Their size and influence has been paltry and miniscule at best.

If you want a city or town with Italian or Eurocentric ties and flavor, might I suggest the Northeast or those old, decaying rustbelt cities. Los Angeles has its own unique mix of Asian, Latin-American, and middle eastern influences and flavors. We don't need to be copying New York or Chicago. And as to whether or not I'd rather interact with a "a culture of a Western European G8 nation", I'll choose un-pretentious Asian and Latin American cultures--- Asian and Mexican food kicks Italian food's ass any day of the week.

[Full-Blooded American]

Originally Posted by Albert S.

Festering? Civilization? Your choice of words and tone is very suspect to say the least.

I echo the sentiments of whoever upthread questioned why the hell we need a "Little Italy" in Los Angeles in the first place? What has this ethnic group contributed to the growth, history, and development of **Los Angeles**? Next to nothing. Their size and influence has been paltry and miniscule at best.

If you want a city or town with Italian or Eurocentric ties and flavor, might I suggest the Northeast or those old, decaying rustbelt cities. Los Angeles has its own unique mix of Asian, Latin-American, and middle eastern influences and flavors. We don't need to be copying New York or Chicago. And as to whether or not I'd rather interact with a "a culture of a Western European G8 nation", I'll choose un-pretentious Asian and Latin American cultures--- Asian and Mexican food kicks Italian food's ass any day of the week.

You need to backtrack:
https://www.city-data.com/forum/los-a...st1087997.html

Any further questions?

[CamaroGuy]

Originally Posted by rockonronson

There are many great italian restaurants in LA,

Where? A good Italian restaurant in Los Angeles is just like a needle in a haystack, HARD TO FIND!lol

Most Italian restaurants in Los Angeles are not even Italian owned. They seem to be owned for the most part by Middle Eastern people who don't know jack about how to cook Italian food. I guess they make it their "Allah" way or something.lol

When I want good Italian food I make it myself or I go to mom's.:-)

[CamaroGuy]

Originally Posted by Full-Blooded American

You need to backtrack:
https://www.city-data.com/forum/los-a...st1087997.html

Any further questions?

That's telling him Full-Blooded American! Some people are soo uninformed.