
After being a "Real Housewife" for nearly 15 years, Melissa Gorga is well acquainted with what it means to be "On Display."
Italian-American culture, food and heritage is an enormous component of the New Jersey franchise (along with NJ lore, humor and hot spots), one of the longest-running Housewives shows still airing on Bravo. Gorga is no stranger to that, growing up in a Italian-American household, being exposed to the aroma of sauce cooking on the stove throughout the week, embracing the best that the cherished fare has to offer.