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...
Milford restaurant marks 15 years in a spot picked for sibling proximity
When Elena Fusco opened Bin 100 Restaurant, she didn't know much about Milford. But after 15 years at 100 Landsalve Ave., Fusco says it's been great owning a restaurant in the city. "I picked Milford to be a little further away from the restaurants owned by my siblings. One in New Haven and another one is in Hamden," she said. "I'm so glad I chose...
Popular Bridgeport Italian restaurant Massimo's expands to Norwalk
A popular Bridgeport Italian restaurant is establishing a second location in Norwalk, CT. Massimo’s Pizza and Restaurant, located at 100 Boston Ave. in Bridgeport, will open a new location on Westport Avenue. The plan to expand to Norwalk was in the works for a while, as restaurant owner and namesake Massimo Colandrea filed to establish Massimo Piz...
Connecticut’s Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana serves up tasty pies at new Plantation location
There’s nothing better than a good pizza … except for a great pizza. Plantation just got a new pizzeria all the way from Connecticut that diehards say is the best in the entire country. Deco’s Alex Miranda, who likes his topped with Italian sausage, has the story. Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana is a big deal. In the pizza world, they’re like A-list...
A Good Age: Weymouth woman, 94, holds on to her Italian heritage at Thanksgiving
Lucia Hotton is among the many people and experiences I am thankful for this Thanksgiving. Hotton, who is 94 and lives in Weymouth, snail mailed to the newsroom a short story titled "The Absent Turkey," inspired by the Thanksgivings of yesteryear. An editor sent it my way. Every November, I like to come up with a Thanksgiving column with themes of...
Carmelina’s, (Carb)elina’s: A pan of pasta, a pan of comfort
Upon entering the North End, one immediately finds themself surrounded by countless Italian restaurants, smelling the steam from freshly-sauced pasta, cheesy baked meatballs, and free bread served alongside olive oil and balsamic for dipping (obviously the best part of any restaurant meal!). Making the trip to the North End, one should be sure that...
Terreno restaurant in downtown Hartford reopens for first time since March 2020
Terreno, the restaurant inside the Goodwin Hotel in downtown Hartford, reopened to the public on Nov. 2 for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic closed restaurants statewide on March 16, 2020. That closure occurred just one month after Terreno opened as an Italian eatery. Before that, it was called Porrón and served Spanish food. The bar adjo...