Meaning string this Italian word not only gave us the name for a pasta but also Wolfgang Puck of his famous restaurant on Sunset Strip?

The Italian word you're thinking of is "Spaghetti".

* It's the name of a popular pasta dish.

* Wolfgang Puck's famous restaurant on the Sunset Strip is called "Spago".

The name Spago comes from the Italian word "spago," meaning "twine" or "string," which is a reference to the long, thin strands of spaghetti.