"Joshuall" > wrote in message
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>I grew up on the east coast (Upper New York State). We often went to
>Italian restaurants and many of my boyhood friends were Italian. I recall
>most of their mom's used very thin spaghetti then and we also had it when
>we dined out. Now I can't find the same very thin stuff. I've tried most
>major supermarkets here in Chicago Land and while different pastas are
>marked thin or even "angle hair" they aren't really very thin when cooked.
>Can anyone recommend a brand etc? Obviously the thinner the better. Thanks
>guy/gals.
>
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> God Bless America
>
> Josh The Bad Bear

There are many many good and very good Italian deli's in and around the
Chicago area. Just google "Italian deli Chicago" and I'll bet that all
carry thin pasta.

Dimitri