A fight is a-brewin' in the kitchens of Italy, as chefs debate the legitimacy of garlic in Italian cuisine. While many argue that garlic serves as the cornerstone of their national fare, a growing number of chefs claim that garlic is nothing more than an onion's ugly (and olfactorily offensive) cousin. For example, Sicilian chef Filippo La Mantia says garlic overwhelms delicate flavors; he is one of many supporters of a campaign to make Italian food garlic-free. As journalists, we choose to remain neutral and objective on the subject. That being said, without the delicious vegetable, garlic bread would be reduced to, well, bread. Bummer.

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