by Geoff Cobb 
It is paradox that although many of the most iconic Italian dishes were created in Naples, Italy, the quintessential food of Naples, its street food, is still largely unknown in Brooklyn. Mike Bancale, chef, and co-owner at Salsa Greenpoint, is passionate about ending this local ignorance by introducing Brooklynites to the delicious street food of his home city. Â
Street food reflects Southern Italy’s culinary folkways and traditional ingredients. Naples is a poor city and…
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After reading this I feel a great need to stop by this joint.
I’m loving the fact that what was featured in the article was not typical Italian food. I’m not a huge sauce fan so to see Italian cuisine made in a different fashion is intriguing.
So I guess I’ll make my next outing for Italian this place.
Millie grazie Geoff, nice article and review.
Went by penny bridge clean up the volunteers did a really good job thanks to all