"Little Italy" street scene in NYC. What if Michaelangelo took a visit to New York? Would he have scattered his sculptures around every corner? I don't ever remember not eating Italian food. My mama's lasagna with all the layers of provolone, ricotta, and the garlic bread. Little Italy in NYC is full of pasta, basil, tomatoes, pesto, all of my favorite flavors. Just writing those words, actually makes my mouth water. It's like heaven to smell the fresh basil.