What ethnic cuisine do you feel like eating tonight? If you said Italian, then you're in the menu majority.

Sixty-one percent of people polled by the National Restaurant Association said they choose Italian food at least once a month when dining out.

While Italian-American classics such as cheese-laden lasagna are still popular, many menus reflect the style of dishes enjoyed in Italy. After all, Italian ingredients — including olives, olive oil, whole grains, seafood and vegetables — are at the very heart of a healthy Mediterranean diet.

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Source: http://www.myajc.com/