We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The 1980s marked a golden era for Italian-American cuisine. It was the era of excess, when dining out was always an occasion and portions were ...

Some dishes become so ingrained in culture that it's hard to imagine there was a time they were barely known, but prior to the 1980s, Italian food was considered "ethnic," food was mostly reserved for ...

The 1980s marked a golden era for Italian-American cuisine. It was the era of excess, when dining out was always an occasion and portions were generous enough to actually satisfy your hunger. "Food in ...