Mancini’s Italian microdeli opens Wednesday in Lewiston (ME)
A one-of-a-kind eatery is opening Wednesday at 5 Park St., just yards from the intersection with Main Street around the corner from Blue Jay Coffee. Entrepreneur and chef Evan Mancini is opening what he calls an Italian microdeli, a strictly carryout and delivery operation featuring about two dozen sandwiches and pasta dishes, and a line of dessert...
The Boston Food & Wine Festival Brings a Taste of Italy to New England
If you know only one thing about Italian culture, it’s probably that food is woven into every aspect of daily life. If you know two things, it might be the fact that food and wine go hand-in-hand. An Italian meal isn’t complete without wine, whether it’s a simple table wine or a nuanced Barolo. In my family, even young children enjoy a taste with t...
Connecticut city's oldest restaurant plans 100th birthday event
It all began with a brief notice headlined “Venetian Restaurant” on Page 5 of The Torrington Register on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 1925. “The Venetian restaurant, Italian-American cuisine, was opened today at 52 East Main Street by Charles Giampaolo. The most delicious of Italian foods will be served. Regular meals are announced for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and...
What She's Having: Ciao, Pasta Vino! Middletown's New Trattoria Settles In
Thanks to Bottega Bocconi and Le Bec Sucre, in recent years, the bedroom community of Middletown has popped up on European food seekers’ radar. The Italian deli and prepared foods mecca and fine French pasty and crusty bread haven have been a draw, but other than a smattering of spots clustered by First Beach, and a bunch of fast food options, a di...
New Sicilian Restaurant Serves Authentic Dishes, Sweet Desserts Near UConn
Krispy Sicilian Foods opened at 650 Middle Turnpike (Route 44) on Thursday, Jan. 9. The restaurant is about a mile away from UConn near the Route 195 intersection. Owner Kristin Pinkston created the cozy restaurant with an extensive menu of authentic Italian dishes made with fresh ingredients and traditional recipes. "We take pride in serving delic...
Gioia to launch “The Red Sauce Joint by Gioia”
Gioia, an Italian restaurant, market, gelateria and rooftop space located at 150 Wooster Street, New Haven , will launch “The Red Sauce Joint by Gioia” in its rooftop dining and bar space. Running from January 31 – April 27, the fully-enclosed and heated space will be transformed into an inviting, nostalgic space inspired by classic and beloved It...
New Trumbull Italian Restaurant Now Hiring Ahead Of Opening
Antonio's Italian Bistro, a popular Darien-based Italian restaurant that plans to open a new location in Trumbull this year, is now hiring for all positions, according to town officials. Located at 921 White Plains Road in Trumbull Center, Antonio's is currently hiring for full-time and part-time positions in front and back of house, according to...
Evviva Trattoria Opens Second New Hampshire Location in Bedford
Evviva Trattoria®, a Massachusetts-based restaurant brand featuring locally sourced modern Italian cuisine, will open its newest location on Friday, January 10 at 4:00pm at 5 Colby Ct. in Bedford, New Hampshire, marking its ninth location. Guests will enjoy Italian-inspired cuisine served in a comfortable and family-style atmosphere with a full bar...
I discovered 5 hidden coffee gems in Providence’s Federal Hill (and they rival Italy’s best)
In a city renowned for its Italian culinary heritage, Providence’s Federal Hill harbors a secret: a thriving coffee culture that rivals its pasta prowess. While tourists flock to the neighborhood’s famed trattorias, savvy locals and adventurous visitors are discovering a hidden world of artisanal brews and cozy cafes. These underrated coffee houses...
Sardella’s celebrates 45 years with MLK Center fundraiser
Newport (RI) restaurants Sardella’s and Imbriglio’s are teaming up for a good cause this MLK holiday weekend. From January 17-20, they’re donating 20% of their sales or $10,000 (whichever is higher) to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Newport. Patrick Fitzgerald, who co-owns the restaurants with Richard Sardella, says he’s excited...
Bertucci’s plans Pronto offshoot in Boston for spring
Bertucci’s, the New England restaurant brand, plans to open a Bertucci’s Pronto offshoot this spring in the Boston Government Center, the company said Monday. Bertucci’s, owned by Earl Enterprises, said the Pronto location will be designed to offer an expedited, take-out-friendly dining experience “without sacrificing the quality and taste Bertucci...
Discover a Taste of Italy in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire
New England is a melting pot, perhaps even more diverse than most of the country, with much diversity, as people settled here for the four seasons and the beautiful scenery. With the emergence of organic foods, and the need to provide non-processed foods to our educated populations, this is how to find fresh Italian foods within the state of New Ha...