Editing Naples (section)

=== Cuisine ===
{{Main|Neapolitan cuisine|Neapolitan ice cream|Neapolitan pizza|Neapolitan ragù}}
[[File:Eq it-na pizza-margherita sep2005 sml.jpg|thumb|[[Neapolitan pizza]]. Pizza was invented in Naples.]]
[[File:Sfogliatelle on plate.jpg|thumb|[[Sfogliatelle]], a popular Neapolitan pastry dish]]

Naples is internationally famous for its [[Neapolitan cuisine|cuisine]] and wine; it draws culinary influences from the numerous cultures which have inhabited it throughout its history, including the [[Ancient Greece|Greeks]], Spanish and French. Neapolitan cuisine emerged as a distinct form in the 18th century. The ingredients are typically rich in taste while remaining affordable to the general populace.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.italianfoodforever.com/iff/articles.asp?id=55 |publisher=ItalianFoodForever.com |title=The Foods of Sicily – A Culinary Journey |date=24 June 2007 |access-date=19 June 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080212090911/http://www.italianfoodforever.com/iff/articles.asp?id=55 |archive-date=12 February 2008}}</ref>

Naples is traditionally credited as the home of [[pizza]].<ref name="pizza" /> This originated as a meal of the poor, but under [[Ferdinand I of the Two Sicilies|Ferdinand IV]] it became popular among the upper classes: famously, the [[Margherita (pizza)|Margherita]] pizza was named after Queen [[Margherita of Savoy]] after her visit to the city.<ref name="pizza">{{cite news |url=http://www.holidaycityflash.com/italy/pizza_naples.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060619115409/http://www.holidaycityflash.com/italy/pizza_naples.htm |archive-date=19 June 2006 |publisher=HolidayCityFlash.com |title=Pizza – The Pride of Naples |date=8 January 2008 |access-date=24 June 2013}}</ref> Cooked traditionally in a wood-burning [[Masonry oven|oven]], the ingredients of Neapolitan pizza have been strictly regulated by law since 2004, and must include wheat flour type "00" with the addition of flour type "0" [[yeast]], natural mineral water, peeled tomatoes or fresh [[cherry tomato]]es, [[mozzarella]], [[sea salt]] and extra virgin [[olive oil]].<ref name=autogenerated2>[http://www.fornobravo.com/vera_pizza_napoletana/VPN_spec.html "Proposal of recognition of the Specialita' Traditionale Garantita 'Pizza Napoletana'"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090208104542/http://www.fornobravo.com/vera_pizza_napoletana/VPN_spec.html |date=8 February 2009 }}. Forno Bravo. 24 May 2004. Retrieved 27 November 2011.</ref>

[[Spaghetti]] is also associated with the city, and is commonly eaten with clams ''[[vongole]]'' or ''lupini di mare''. A popular Neapolitan [[folklore|folkloric]] symbol is the comic figure [[Pulcinella]] eating a plate of spaghetti.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.portanapoli.com/Ita/Cucina/cucina.html |publisher=PortaNapoli.com |title=La cucina napoletana |date=8 January 2008 |access-date=24 June 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130515000255/http://www.portanapoli.com/Ita/Cucina/cucina.html |archive-date=15 May 2013}}</ref> Other dishes popular in Naples include ''[[Parmigiana]] di melanzane'', ''spaghetti alle vongole'' and ''[[casatiello]]''.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.cucinet.com/campania.htm |publisher=CuciNet.com |title=Campania |date=8 January 2008 |access-date=24 June 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121127083621/http://www.cucinet.com/campania.htm |archive-date=27 November 2012}}</ref> As a coastal city, Naples is furthermore known for numerous seafood dishes, including ''impepata di cozze'' (peppered [[mussel]]s), ''purpetiello affogato'' (octopus poached in broth), ''alici marinate'' (marinated [[anchovies]]), ''baccalà alla napoletana'' (salt [[cod]]) and ''baccalà fritto'' (fried cod), a dish commonly eaten during the Christmas period.

Naples is well known for its sweet dishes, including colourful {{lang|it|[[gelato]]}}, which is similar to [[ice cream]], though more fruit-based. Popular Neapolitan pastry dishes include {{lang|it|[[zeppole]]}}, {{lang|it|[[Rum baba|babà]]}}, {{lang|it|[[sfogliatelle]]}} and {{lang|it|[[pastiera]]}}, the latter of which is prepared specially for Easter celebrations.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.emmeti.it/Cucina/Campania/Prodotti/Campania.PRO.79.uk.html |publisher=Emmeti.it |title=Campania – Cakes and Desserts |date=8 January 2008 |access-date=24 June 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130605054804/http://www.emmeti.it/Cucina/Campania/Prodotti/Campania.PRO.79.uk.html |archive-date=5 June 2013}}</ref> Another seasonal sweet is ''[[struffoli]]'', a sweet-tasting [[honey]] dough decorated and eaten around Christmas.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://italianfood.about.com/od/tastysweettreats/r/blr0359.htm |publisher=About.com |title=Struffoli – Neapolitan Christmas Treats |date=8 January 2008 |access-date=24 June 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510084331/http://italianfood.about.com/od/tastysweettreats/r/blr0359.htm |archive-date=10 May 2013}}</ref> Neapolitan coffee is also widely acclaimed. The traditional [[Neapolitan flip coffee pot]], known as the ''cuccuma'' or ''cuccumella'', was the basis for the invention of the [[espresso machine]], and also inspired the [[Moka pot]].

[[Wineries]] in the Vesuvius area produce wines such as the ''[[Lacryma Christi]]'' ("tears of Christ") and ''Terzigno''. Naples is also the home of ''[[limoncello]]'', a popular [[lemon liqueur]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art24322.asp |publisher=BellaOnline.com |title=Lacryma Christi – A Legendary Wine |date=8 January 2008 |access-date=24 June 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130509201904/http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art24322.asp |archive-date=9 May 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.pizzatoday.com/behindthebar_articles.shtml?article=MjYwM3N1cGVyMjYwMHNlY3JldDI2MDc= |publisher=PizzaToday.com |title=Limoncello |date=8 January 2008 |access-date=24 June 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071223124911/http://pizzatoday.com/behindthebar_articles.shtml?article=MjYwM3N1cGVyMjYwMHNlY3JldDI2MDc%3D |archive-date=23 December 2007}}</ref>

In May 2024, Time Out has named Naples the best city for food.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.timeout.com/news/its-official-this-european-city-is-best-in-the-world-for-food-052924|title=This European city has been named the best in the world for food|date=24 May 2024 |access-date=23 September 2024|language=en}}</ref>