Carl Anthony Trattoria in Monroe relocating after 25 years
Carl Anthony Trattoria will close its Monroe (CT) location in Clock Tower Square after 25 years in business, restaurant representatives announced Thursday, with plans to relocate. Chef/owner Sam DeVellis and his Carl Anthony Restaurant Group have entered into a partnership with Market Hospitality Group, according to a statement. Eli Hawli's Market...
The Cannoli From Mike’s Pastry In Massachusetts Has A Cult Following, And There’s A Reason Why
When you visit Mike’s Pastry in Boston’s North End, it’s quite typical to see, on any given day, a line out the door. While Mike’s offers a wide variety of delectable goodies including gelato, it’s their cannoli that have the real cult following in Massachusetts. So, if you’re a fan of cannoli, there’s no better place to get some than at Mike’s Pas...
Made in Eataly Weekend at Eataly Boston
Join us from January 12 - 16 for Made in Eataly Weekend as we celebrate legendary Italian ingredients and recipes made daily by our Eataly experts. Think housemade mozzarella and burrata, authentic Italian sauces, and handmade fresh pastas. This year, we're celebrating a Made in Eataly staple: housemade pasta! Join us all weekend long for our Made...
Local Spotlight: Neroli Italian Restaurant and Mercato
Are you looking for an elegant restaurant with a contemporary feel for your next event or celebration? Or perhaps you are into authentic Italian food where everything from pasta to sauces is handmade from heirloom recipes? Then look no further than Neroli Italian Restaurant and Mercato! Located in a charming village center southwest of Boston, Nero...
A Home for Quanto Basta
Quanto Basta owner Betsy English has leased the original LB Kitchen location where she plans establish a permanent home for her Neapolitan pizzeria. "If you had told me two years ago that the world’s tiniest little food truck would become an actual pizza place, I’d say you were out of your mind. And perhaps I am..a little..but you kind of have to b...
Casa Giacomo's Soft-Opens in the Former Giacomo's Space in Boston's South End
Earlier this year, it was reported that a popular Italian restaurant in Boston's South End had been sold and that it would go through a slight name change when reborn. Now we have learned that it is in the process of opening. According to a post from BosGuy, Casa Giacomo's plans to soft-open tonight on Columbus Avenue initially only for walk-ins fo...
An Italian-inspired bakery in Bath features ‘pane e pasticceria’
Panettone made with candied orange and raisins from Agrimontana, Sicily, served with or dipped in espresso or vin Santo. Torrone, ricotta and prosciutto crudo on olive bread, speck and stracchino cheese on focaccia. Those are some of the Italian-inspired breads and pastries being served up by Solo Pane e Pasticceria in downtown Bath. The bakery o...
Casual Restaurant 'Tre Fratelli Italian Ristorante' Coming to Federal Hill
Casual restaurant Tre Fratelli Italian Ristorante is opening in Federal Hill at 1121 Light St. in a space previously occupied by Light Street Cafe. Tre Fratelli is a concept from Pedro Lovo, who opened Brendali Italian Ristorante in Federal Hill with his wife Brenda Salgado, and his two brothers Elmer Lovo and Julio Lovo. Tre Fratelli means three b...
Feeling brunch-ish at Faccia a Faccia
On a chilly November Saturday, I made the trek across the river to have brunch at Faccia a Faccia, a “new coastal Italian restaurant from award-winning chefs and restaurateurs Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonnette,” according to their website. Oringer and Bisssonnette are also the masterminds behind other Boston classics, such as Coppa, Toro, and Littl...
Boston’s North End Ristorante Fiore is closing as of Christmas Day
After over two decades of serving patrons in the North End, Boston’s Ristorante Fiore will be closing its doors on Dec. 25. The restaurant made the announcement through Facebook on Tuesday, signed off by owner Fiore Colella. “Today, I am reaching out to share exciting news with you,” the post read. “After much thought, I am hanging up my apron and...
Made in Vermont: Dell’Amore sauce
Each jar of Dell’Amore sauce has the flavors of Italy sealed into a 25-ounce jar. But more than that, it’s the smell of Frank Dell’Amore’s childhood.“My mom had six kids and we just were so fascinated with the smells, the aroma, the ambiance in the kitchen. My mom and my grandma both, when they were in the kitchen they were the happiest. Although,...
Casa Me Opens in Westport with Beautiful Italian Cuisine & A Cocktail Program You'll Want In On
Casa Me elevates the local restaurant scene with its exceptional Italian vacation-inspired cuisine. For months Westporters and passersby wondered what was to become of the slightly rundown restaurant in Sconset Square in the midst of a massive renovation and remodel that seemed to take forever. Rumors began to circulate… a Mexican restaurant was co...