View & Chew #1: The Godfather and Gravy

I love movies and television. I love great food.

So, what better way to get through the COVID-19 pandemic than to order or make your favorite dish and enjoy (or re-watch) a great movie?

When the guys of the Godfather had to “go to the mattresses” (the Mob equivalent of self-quarantine), Clemenza gave Michael a cooking lesson. In fact, food played a huge role throughout the Godfather series and even inspired its own Epicurious recipe collection.

So, don’t sleep with the fishes. Take (or make) the cannolis and enjoy just one film or the entire trilogy.

Our picks for Italian-themed options include:

NORTH Italia: A Sam Fox restaurant, they offer a wide range of Italian options, including chicken parmigana, salads, and handmade pasta. Arizona-based Fox has teamed up with local “foot soldiers” to help protect restaurant workers who are struggling right now.

Domino’s: A great American favorite, pizza is a staple of take-out cuisine. Although it may not compete with the slices of NY, Domino’s is at the forefront of tech innovation.

DIY Italian Dishes: This list can keep you cookin’ even if the pandemic lasts for months.

Healthy Italian Options: Worried about looking like Clemenza when the pandemic is over? Click on the link for some great guilt-free options.

Need to burn some calories after your Italian feast and movie binge? Turn up the sound and teach yourself to dance the Tarantella. You can even do it solo. We won’t judge. No bodyguard required.

Fun Fact: The Oscar-winning cast were not the first choices! This book is stuffed like a ravioli with interesting morsels about Hollywood casting decisions across the decades.