'I took a shot.' After 35 years, North Truro restaurateur looks to move on
Growing up in an Italian-American household, Robert Montano, chef-owner of Montano's Restaurant in North Truro (MA), has always known the deep connections between family and food. "Both my grandmothers and my mom were always cooking," said Montano, whose earliest memories center around the kitchen, especially the preparation of made-from-scratch pa...
At 50 years old, Riccardi's is still doing things the old southern Italian way
There's an apparent population on SouthCoast who share an unusual holiday custom."I can't believe how many people have lasagna for Thanksgiving," said Jean Riccardi, who runs Riccardi's Italian Restaurant and Buffet Catering alongside her husband, founder/owner Michael Riccardi. "It's so non-traditional but on Thanksgiving Eve we are always so busy...
An Italian Bakery set up shop on a busy CT street in 2014. 9 years later, they’re keeping the cannolis, cakes and cookies rolling.
Turn the clock back 50 years and you would find Italian bakeries aplenty in Hartford. “There were probably eight or nine on the avenue,” said Jenny Beaurivage, co-owner of Giuseppina’s Italian bakery in South Windsor. “I always had a dream of one day opening up my own.” It was a dream that, for some time, she had to shelve. “Life happened, I had ki...
Bellino's Trattoria Expands: Second Italian Culinary Destination Opens in Winthrop, Boston
On Thursday, October 12, Bellino's Trattoria, a much-loved Italian restaurant in Boston's northern suburbs, opened a second outlet in Winthrop. Having already gained a strong local following, prospects are promising for the new location, which, like the original one in Wakefield, boasts a comprehensive menu of popular Italian dishes, reports Bosto...
Indulge In Italian Fare Just Like Grandma Used To Make At This Connecticut Restaurant
We have so many great Italian restaurants in Connecticut. No matter what corner of the state you’re in, you’re able to find great spaghetti, pasta, and, of course, apizza. One of our favorite Italian restaurants in the Nutmeg State is Siena Ristorante. The Norwalk location has been open since 2021 in Hotel Zero, and the Stamford location has been d...
Evviva Trattoria Opens Hanover Mass. Location
Evviva Trattoria®, a Massachusetts-based restaurant brand featuring locally-sourced modern Italian cuisine, opened its latest location in Hanover, Massachusetts at 1775 Washington Street. Led by award-winning Chef Anthony DePalma, director of operations for Evviva Trattoria, guests enjoy Italian-inspired, locally made cuisine served in a comfortabl...
Celebrity chef Lidia Bastianich is coming to East Greenwich. How you can meet her
Celebrity chef Lidia Bastianich will be in Rhode Island on Saturday, Oct. 7, at Dave’s Fresh Marketplace, 1000 Division St., East Greenwich. She will sign her latest cookbook, “Lidia’s From Our Family Table To Yours” starting at 11 a.m. The price of the book is $20, a savings of $15 from the cover price, while supplies last. Books must be purchased...
Dining now in store at Il Pastaficio
Il Pastaficio opened at 135 Post Road East last summer, selling authentic Italian pasta and sauces. Now, owner Frederico Perandin is expanding the establishment’s offerings by opening a full-service restaurant and adding catering, weekly regional Italian dishes paired with wines and pasta-making classes. Perandin’s goal with the next chapter for Il...
The Great Cannoli Debate: Reviewing Mike’s, Modern, and Bova’s
Boston’s North End has remained a lively district for decades — especially with the car and foot traffic that seems to only rise in extremity as time passes. But at the crossroads between international culture and American history, this eclectic neighborhood provides visitors with a more immersive experience. And it starts with love at first bite:...
New Italian café brings the Bronx's Arthur Avenue to Shelton
Lenny Manchisi is realizing his dream — and so are lovers of traditional Italian cuisine. Manchisi, a longtime city resident and restaurateur, recently opened Caffe Italia, a place where he says, “the heart and soul of Italy come to life in the heart of Shelton.” “Everything here is authentic … all quality, from our retail products to our coffee,...
Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena lands in Boston
Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena PDO (traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena) has made its debut in Boston, one of the United States’ oldest cities, at an exclusive masterclass tailored for retailers, chefs, and influential figures within the American food and wine industry. Enrico Corsini, President of the Protection Consortium, expressed, “...
Gioia opening on New Haven's Wooster Street with restaurant, market and gelataria
Gioia of New Haven, the upcoming multi-use space featuring an Italian restaurant, market and gelataria, plans an Oct. 19 opening on Wooster Street. Restaurateurs Tim Cabral of Ordinary and Avi Szapiro of the former ROÌA, have partnered with Anthony and Gerard Bianco (A&G Contracting) to bring the concept to life. The new venue at 150 Wooster Street...