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The Italian Pasta Strike is Here; We Aren’t Kidding

Author Aimee Thomas

When we think of Italy, we think of beautiful architecture, delicious pizzas, and of course, pasta. However, news has come out stating that due to inflation pasta prices continue to increase. Italians are outraged and now there is a pasta strike is here and scheduled for June 22nd. The thought of not having pasta on our plates may be off-putting for some, but for the Italians, it’s a way to send a message and make a change.

Pasta prices have continued to rise, and it’s becoming almost unaffordable for the locals. To put things into perspective, prices have gone up by 20% since last year! For many, pasta is a staple food that they rely on, and soaring prices leave them with little to no choice in the matter. Hence, it’s not surprising that some Italians chose to protest and call for a pasta strike.

The pasta strike is the newfound Italian way of boycotting goods. The demand for pasta is what makes the wheels of the industry turn, and what happens when that demand meets supply with skyrocketed prices? A pasta strike happens, that’s what. Furio Truzzi is the leader of the group that is calling for the strike. He explains that the strike is to see if keeping pasta on the shelves will bring down prices, in the great Anglo-Saxon tradition of boycotting goods. It’s a way for the people to let their voices be heard and make a statement. I stand with Furio! I want cheaper macaroni.

The pasta strike scheduled for June 22nd is more than just a strike; it’s a message of hope and demand for a better future! We all can agree that inflation is getting a little annoying. Bring it all down.

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Aimee Thomas is the morning show co-host of Aimee + Shawn on 102.7 VGS. She has been VGS since the birth of the station in 2022 and has been with Beasley Media Group for nine years doing mornings at various stations in the cluster. Before working in radio Aimee was a bartender at a local restaurant in Las Vegas when a local radio veteran thought she would be perfect in radio because of her crazy stories, knowledge of pop culture, and contagious laugh. Aimee loves writing about new recipes she creates in her kitchen, her favorite artists and actors, and being a mom of two boys.

13 Italian Restaurants That Serve The Best Pasta In Las Vegas

Las Vegas is an Italian lover’s home away from home with a wide variety of restaurants to choose from.

Adventure through sin city’s culinary excellence with world-renowned chefs featuring Al Solito Posto Las Vegas‘ Steve Young, Ferraro‘s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar‘s Francesco Di Caudo and Carbone inside ARIA Resort & Casino‘s Jonah Resnick. Each of these executive chefs amongst many more not listed has perfected pasta in a way that will have you coming back for more. As there are many fabulous Italian restaurants on the Vegas strip, don’t be afraid to explore away from the strip to find hidden gems that serve plates rich in flavor.

Get ready to feast on delicate bolognese, the creamiest of fettuccine chicken alfredo, or amongst the traditional spaghetti and meatballs. The restaurants below range in price point from average to expensive. No matter your choice of pasta, sauce, or hearty meat side piece to accompany your dish there are options for everyone.

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