Previously, we covered the name Calabrese and it's origins. Today, we have another beauty created by the good folks of Ellis Island. DiNapoli means "of Napoli" also known as Naples to the uncultured (looking at you, Florida, just kidding love ya.) You may know Naples, Italy as a place Tony Soprano travels to in season 2 and picks up made man Furio. Naples is one of the most densely populated cities in Europe with 3.1 million residents within its metropolitan area. That's right 3.1 million people live next to an infamously active volcano (Mount Vesuvius) that already took out another ancient city (Pompeii). People don't seem to be that worried because it's one of the oldest continuously inhabited urban areas in the world, founded in the 6th century B.C. as a Greek colony, Neapolis. Yep, you know what happened next, the Romans conquered it! And turned Neapolis into a culturally significant city blending Greek and Roman societies. Following the fall of Rome, Napoli served as the capital of the Duchy of Naples from 661-1139, then of the Kingdom of Naples from 1282-1816 and finally of Kingdom of the Two Sicilies until the unification of Italy in 1861. Twelve. Hundred. Years. As a capital city. Of course, who really cares about all of that when you are the city that brought the world PIZZA. Neapolitan cuisine is one of the most well-known in the world and Napoli boasts the most stars from the Michelin Guide of any other Italian city.
The Dinapoli: Fried Veal Cutlet, Mozzarella, Tomato Brushetta, Balsamic Vinegar
With that kind of culinary pedigree, The Dinapoli just has to bring it. And it did. A somewhat simple sandwich of bruschetta, veal cutlet, and melted mozzarella, this was an excellent choice for a light, summery sandwich. I know, "But there's fried VEAL on it." I don't care. Veal is the perfect light meat and you can't stop me from eating it. The bruschetta and balsamic vinegar give the summery freshness that I am so desperately clinging to. Plus it's topped with mozzarella, which you all know is might be my favorite cheese. My only gripe with this sandwich is that it gets a little messy with the veal and bruschetta sliding all over the place.
Overall: 8.1/10
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