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Italian chef fired in Australia for refusing pineapple on pizza
- Davide Tamburella, an Italian chef, was fired by an Australian restaurant for refusing to use pineapple on pizza.
- Tamburella argued that pineapple on pizza is offensive to Italian culture.
- The restaurant, La Costa, is located in Queensland, Australia, and is known for its Italian decor and cuisine.
- Tamburella's bid to get his job back was denied by Australia’s Fair Work Commission.
- The case highlights a cultural clash between traditional Italian cuisine and modern pizza toppings.