Team USA athletes are settling into their accommodations in the athletes' villages, and one of the highlights of their stay is the delicious food, particularly the pizzas. In Cortina d'Ampezzo, a skier named Cory Thiesse from Minnesota was in awe of her new surroundings. She described the village as being nestled in the heart of the mountains, with a breathtaking view. Her mixed doubles curling partner, Korey Dropkin from Massachusetts, agreed, calling Cortina a picturesque ski resort town. The athletes' villages are strategically located in four competition clusters across the region, offering a range of amenities. Each village provides beds, gyms, laundry facilities, medical aid, and a cafeteria. Interestingly, the cafeteria menu has been a hit with the athletes, who have been opting for pasta over steamed cauliflower and peas. Hockey players, speed skaters, and figure skaters are based in the more urban setting of Milan, where they can enjoy the city's charm while still having access to nature-inspired spaces like a greenhouse-style athlete lounge. Figure skater Ilia Malinin from Virginia expressed his surprise and excitement at seeing so many athletes from different sports in one area. For snowboarders, the village is located in the mountain town of Livigno, near the Swiss border. Here, the pizza has been a favorite, with Lily Dhawornvej from Colorado even eating seven slices for dinner one night. Her teammate, Hahna Norman from California, joined forces with Anna Gasser, a two-time Olympic champion from Austria, to enjoy a pizza feast after practice. Another teammate, Jess Perlmutter from New Jersey, has also been indulging in the local cuisine, trying gluten-free pasta and gelato. The athletes have been raving about their experiences, with many mentioning the delicious food and the overall positive atmosphere in the villages.
