But to be fair, a lot of the Italians who bolted for the suburbs do come back for the feasts. These are the same people who show up at the Arthur Avenue market on December 23rd to buy eels and squid. Makes them feel Super Italian
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Don't forget the almond paste
Same principle. And the truth is, the people who come to Arthur Avenue from the suburbs just to shop for dry goods are REALLY retarded. At least with the perishables (especially the bread and pastries), you can justify the trip. But there's no such thing as a dry good that can't be found online today.
