Discussion Groups / English Usage / January 2007

Yes, it does. My father is better at this than I am, but Italian eating
establishments, in the traditional sense, have different classifications. A
trattoria is usually family owned, geared toward keeping customers by
getting to know them. Italy has some rather notable trattorias, which I am
going to frequent when I go home to Roma next year. I am tempted not to
return to the States, but this is mostly wishful thinking, and I have to see
how well the Italian government handles disability--but I have to say, I am
really tempted to take the leap. My father told me last night that I will
not want to come back, and on his side, we still have family in Rome (Roma).

Sigh.