Italian · Glen Burnie, MD
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Elba is the largest island of the Tuscan Archipelago, lying between Corsica and the Italian mainland. As part of Leghorn province, it is separated from it by a 6-mile wide channel. The island is 85 square miles and ranges from a mountainous west to a less rugged east coast.
Climate is mild all year round. Rain ranges from 28" to 42" per year, depending upon where on the island one resides. Population is estimated at about 30,000 people.
The undergrowth of Elba is "macchia," which is typical Mediterranean brush.
Like many other Italian islands, tourism has risen in the recent past. But Elba's basic income comes from iron ore deposits. Agriculture is important in the western part, with grapes, olives, fruits, cereals and vegetables making up most of the crop. In earlier days, granite was utilized by the Romans on Elba's eastern coast. Tuna and sardines are source of income from the seas.
While most people know Elba for its Napoleonic days, the island's history is long and interesting. From years before the birth of Christ, it was attacked and/or occupied by such diverse people as Etruscans, Syracuse Greeks, Lombards, Aragonese, Barbary pirates, Turks, Spanish, Germans, Tuscans, Neopolitans, and the British.
One cannot escape the fact that Napoleon Bonaparte proves to be a most important personage in the island's history. From May 5, 1814 to February 26, 1815, Bonaparte built roads and fortifications, drilled a small army there, sought to improve fishing and farming as he generally enlivened the island.
In September 1815, Elba was re-united with the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. It became part of the united Italy in 1861.
Last but not least, the island of Elba is where Alberto of Trattoria Alberto was born. For those of us who have tasted the cuisine of his restaurant, this is hardly a minor event.
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The Worst restraunt ever wont go back Rock music in a italian place bread was over done and what do you do to get your food if you pay up front then you should get your food up front.Butter was not big enough.
This place is in the Walmart Food Court (yeah, I know, but read on) in Glen Burnie, Maryland, along with New York Pretzels, Boardwalk Fries and a Chinese Panda place. The small food course is separate from the store itse
Friendly and good food. Don't go for ambience but it's a cute little place for a great sandwich or salad and won't break the bank
Went out for a night with friends. Was seated immediately. Drink orders were taken as soon as we were ready and served in frosted mugs. We were not rushed into ordering which was nice since we'd never been there before.
The server was pleasant and teh restuarant was clean and nicely decorated, but food was only so-so. Salsa was very good - spicy-hot without being overbearing. They served a large portion of the salsa with a bowl of nacho
Service is horrible, they are very rude. Food is "ok" not as good as they once were. Will not return any longer.
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