Gelato Dolce Vita & Italian Grocer – Mesa, Arizona
“La Grassa” (The Fat One) is the nickname of Bologna, Italy. While that sobriquet may seem unflattering, Bologna bears it with honor. This city in the north-central region of the country is considered the “gastronomic heart of Italy,” a place where food is an art form and a passion. This may be best exemplified by one of the foods born in Bologna. I’m talking, of course, about gelato. Throughout “Lo Stivale” (the boot, a nickname bestowed upon Italy because the shape of the peninsula resembles a high-heeled boot) gelato is revered. Not surprisingly, Bologna is not only the home of…