In Florence, a waiter declined a tourist’s photo-based request for chicken parmigiana, underscoring differences between Italian and Italian-American dishes. The exchange began when Boston father Bob showed an Olive Garden chicken parmesan image to explain his order. The waiter reviewed it and said the dish does not exist in Italy. His daughter, Gabby Donahue, expected only a small laugh back home, but the clip went viral. The video notes that chicken parmesan originated with Italian immigrants in the United States rather than in Italy. Related American staples often mistaken as traditional include fettuccine Alfredo, spaghetti with meatballs, garlic bread, and chicken served over pasta.
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