Melodies Echo in Little Italy
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On the corner of Mulberry and Grand streets a doorway, flanked by American and Italian flags, opens into the past of Little Italy. Once inside, you’re immediately confronted by a table of imported Italian ceramic plates and dishes; a handwritten sign implores you not to touch the pottery. Overstuffed cardboard boxes seem to erupt from the floor. On the walls are religious icons and kitschy bumper stickers next to cooking aprons with “Kiss Me, I’m Italian” emblazoned on them.
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