He is of Italian origin but does not live in a walkup above the store.
RC Well, two of the dishes in your list are of Italian origin: our repertoires are not quite so boring and parochial as you imply.
Until 1589 most of the elaborate fabrics in France were of Italian origin, but in that year Henry IV founded the royal carpet and tapestry factory at Savonnières.
Mr. Ungaro himself was of Italian origin, although he worked in Paris with the greats of haute couture, including Cristobal Balenciaga.
The kitchen maid had been born in Connecticut, the chauffeur was of Italian origin, and the other six were Scandinavian: a Finnish-born laundress and five who were born in Sweden, including Oscar Wechman, the butler.
Often known as "macaroon" in English, though not to be confused with the almond or coconut soft cake also called macaroon, which is of Italian origin.
The first production of this opera served as the pretext not only for conspiracy theories by musicians faithful to Charpentier and hostile to Lully's ascendancy in French music (Lully was of Italian origin and had been running the Royal Academy of Music since 1672), but also for sarcastic writings from Boileau, who despised Quinault, the author of the libretto.
The mob was organized by families, and most families were of Italian origin.
Elisabeth Dhanens speculates that they might depict the sarcophagus of Hippolytus in Pisa, which she believes adds credibility to the belief the donor was of Italian origin; she also notes the military scene reflects St. Michael's status as military commander.
