Italian deli in Maine offers scratch-made food crafted from family recipes
A new Italian deli that has opened in downtown Lewiston is rooted in family tradition. Evan Mancini moves at a pace of 100 miles per hour inside his microdeli on Park Street, where he and his staff make everything from scratch. "We make all the pasta, the breads, the sauces, all the desserts in 300 square feet," Mancini said. Mancini's great-grandp...
Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale PDO Aims to Win Over American Consumers
Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena PDO—one of the most distinguished products under Italy’s protected designation of origin (PDO) system—is currently touring the United States alongside the Arena di Verona Foundation, supporting the launch of the 2025 Arena Opera Festival as an official supplier. The initiative marks a renewed partnership follo...
Traditional Italian Deli And Market Filling A Vacancy In Enfield
There is new life in the old Subway building on Hazard Avenue. Italian meat specialist Trolio's Market Monday announced it would be opening a location at the 323 Hazard Ave. storefront. No formal date was announced, but the company seemed excited about "coming soon." "We are thrilled to announce that Trolio's Market, your one-stop shop for the fine...
The life story of Francesca Alexander—the American artist in tune with Italy—is told in new book
Jacqueline Marie Musacchio, the professor of art at Wellesley College, Massachusetts, has succeeded in bringing the Florence-based American artist Francesca Alexander out of the shadow cast by her friendship with John Ruskin, the leading art historian of the Victorian era, who met Alexander on a trip to Tuscany in 1882 and became a friend and admir...
UConn's Geno Auriemma Becomes Oldest Coach to Win MCBB, WCBB Title in NCAA D-1 History
UConn Huskies women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma became the oldest coach to win a Division I basketball title in either the men's or women's sports following the team's 12th championship on Sunday. "Well, all those other coaches had the good sense to not stick around until they were 71," Auriemma said, per ESPN's Michael Voepel following the 8...
The Politically Incorrect North End Food Tour
I’ll start by saying this is hands down THE BEST food and walking tour I have ever been on. We almost missed it too. I had originally signed up Meiling, WenYu, and myself for another tour through Airbnb, but the date got messed up and we weren’t going to be able to go. Thankfully we were able to cancel for a full refund, and Meiling discovered this...
The North End Will Get a Historical Museum!
The North End Historical Society (NEHS) is thrilled to announce that the North End will have its own Historical Museum for the first time! “Establishing a Historical Museum has been a passionate vision and one of our long-term goals since our inception in 2010. It is essential in fulfilling our mission to help preserve and enhance the history and h...
An Easter on Mulberry Street play reading a bittersweet comedy about an Italian-American family on the WWII Home Front at Weston Weston History & Culture Center
An Italian-American family prepares for Easter on the home front during WWII in this bittersweet comedy written and directed by Frank S. Petrilli. A concert-reading of the play, An Easter on Mulberry Street, will be performed by The Acme Stage Company on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2pm at the Weston History & Culture Center, 104 Weston Road in West...
Boston: Cristina Basso receives the career award from the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology
Cristina Basso, a professor at the University of Padua, has been awarded the 'Distinguished Achievement Award 2025' for her outstanding scientific contribution and valuable clinical work at the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP) conference currently taking place in Boston. Cristina Basso's keynote lecture focused on the contrib...
Judge Frank Caprio named commencement speaker at his alma mater, Providence College
Retired Rhode Island Chief Judge Frank Caprio, who gained fame as a mild-mannered dispenser of justice on the internet, will be the commencement speaker at Providence College this year, the school announced Wednesday. Caprio, 88, served for 38 years in the Providence Municipal Court where his public profile rose from starring in the Emmy-nominate...
An Early History of Boston's Italian Restaurants (Part 1)
What was the first Italian restaurant in Boston? A number of sources claim that it was Vercelli's, an Italian and French restaurant, which allegedly opened on Boylston Street in 1868. However, is that actually true? Is there evidence to prove Vercelli's was the first Italian restaurant? The sources making the claims about Vercelli's didn't offer a...
Acclaimed Italian Music Director Andrea Dionisi Will Lead Two Artistic Residencies In Boston
Andrea Dionisi, the renowned Italian jazz fusion musician, is preparing to embark on an exciting new chapter in his career with upcoming artistic residencies at two of Boston's most prestigious music venues. Famed for his innovative prowess as a music director, arranger, and drummer, Dionisi's path in music has been paved with artistic excellence....