India, Nov. 22 -- Bengaluru's love for food found an unexpected ambassador this week, Italy's top diplomat in the city.

Speaking at the launch of the 10th edition of Settimana della Cucina Italiana nel Mondo (Week of Italian Cuisine in the World), Consul General Giandomenico Milano admitted he has fallen hard for one of Bengaluru's most iconic dishes.

"I can eat masala dosa every day, it's my favourite breakfast in Bengaluru," he said, instantly winning over the audience and setting a warm, cross-cultural tone for the event, Times of India reported.

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The annual celebration, which spotlights Italy's global culinary ...