IL Massimo Launches at Dedham's Legacy Place
Federal Hill’s Massimo now has a 2.0 version. IL Massimo officially opened at the upscale retail center Legacy Place in Dedham, Massachusetts, serving classic favorites from the original location, plus some surprises. The restaurant features regional Italian cuisine with executive chef Jeff Burgess heading up the kitchen. He’s sending out dishes th...
Firenze Trattoria: Rich aromas of Tuscany set the mood
When the two of us want to celebrate a romantic occasion like Valentine’s Day or an anniversary, only a certain kind of restaurant will do. Lately we’ve been drawn to the soft light, impeccable service, and delectable offerings of Firenze Trattoria in Salem. This little hideaway fills up fast and doesn’t take reservations, so we like to arrive as e...
Waltham's 4 best spots to score low-priced Italian fare
Looking for a sublime Italian meal near you? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Italian restaurants around Waltham, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fulfill your urges. 1. Domenic's Topping the list is Domenic's. Located at 987 Main St., the Italian deli and bakery is...
Interview with Joe Faro of Tuscan Brands
Joe Faro’s business cards call him Tuscan Brands’ “chief food taster,” but that modest moniker doesn’t begin to scratch the surface of a career in which he’s built, not one, but two, wildly successful Italian food empires. Chapter one of that entrepreneurial life was Joseph’s Gourmet Pasta and Sauces in Haverhill, which grew into the largest produc...
Somerville’s Newest Italian Restaurant Tips Its Hat to Local Automotive History
A new Italian restaurant is open at Somerville’s Assembly Row, and it’s good news for fans of the now-defunct Carmen in the North End. La Cucina Italian Eatery now serves dinner daily at 400 Assembly Rw., bringing a homey dining experience to the Somerville retail and residential complex. At La Cucina, Jeff Malloy — who ran the popular North End re...
Romanacci Pizza's Westport Location, One Of Three In Fairfield County, Expanding In Space
With locations in Norwalk, Westport and Trumbull, Romanacci Pizza Bar has become something of an area staple when it comes to authentic Italian cuisine, and the eatery’s Westport location has just announced an upcoming expansion. The pizza bar will expand into the adjoining space next to the 54 Railroad Place locale. The space is currently occupied...
New Italian spot Luce debuts in Peabody
A new cocktail bar and Italian spot, offering seafood and more, has opened up shop in the neighborhood. The fresh arrival to Peabody, called Luce, is located at 1 Shepard St. Formerly known as Shepard, this spot has been reimagined into an autentic Italian bistro. On the menu, expect to find eats like brick-oven pizza topped with fig and prosciutto...
A great week in restaurant news for Italian food fans
Lots of Italian restaurant news this week. In the North End, load up on garlicky red sauce at Tony & Elaine’s (111 North Washington St. at Thacher Street). It’s the latest from Nick Frattaroli, the restaurateur behind Ward 8, Bodega Canal, and North Square Oyster. Chef Eric Buonagurio serves classic dishes at lunch and dinner — spaghetti and meatba...
Gazette on the Go: Eataly Boston is a cook's paradise
For my 30th birthday, all I wanted was to go grocery shopping. Not my run-of-the-mill weekly run to Hannaford, but to someplace special. Someplace for people who love good food and who know how to make it. Cooking is one of my favorite things to do, and one of my favorite kinds of outings is to visit a specialty shop or a bigger grocery store (usua...
Tony & Elaine’s is all about Italian favorites
If you're looking for a great Italian dinner in Boston, there's no better neighborhood to explore than the North End. Thanks to its large Italian American population and collection of amazing Italian restaurants, the area is clearly deserving of its Little Italy title. Now, Tony & Elaine's hopes to become a new North End favorite by focusing on the...
Fazzini’s looking to serve up Italian favorites
Eric and Bethany Marsland have a long history in the restaurant business. The husband-and-wife team who currently operate Champ’s Diner on Front Street have owned several establishments within and outside the city. But the couple says they have one more venture in them before they retire and plan to take their culinary offerings up a level with Faz...
Sarducci’s Celebrates 25 Years in Montpelier
On a recent sunny and chilly January afternoon, Sarducci’s Restaurant founder and co-owner Carol Paquette relaxed by a front table and looked back on 25 years. Sitting alongside head chef and new co-owner Jeff Butterfield, Paquette marveled at surviving two-and-a-half decades in the restaurant business—a momentous achievement. This past weekend, th...