Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary treasures are hiding in plain sight, tucked away in places you’d least expect to find them.
Such is the case with City Cafe Diner in Huntsville, Alabama, where beneath the classic diner exterior beats the heart of an Italian nonna who knows her way around a pot of creamy, dreamy fettuccine Alfredo.
In a state known for its barbecue and Southern comfort classics, finding transcendent Italian cuisine might seem like a tall order.
But this unassuming diner on University Drive has been quietly perfecting the art of Alfredo sauce while the rest of the world wasn’t looking…