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 meatballs, parmesan of every persuasion — with homemade pasta. In the coming weeks, grab sandwiches to go at a separate takeout counter. The restaurant is named for Frattaroli’s parents, longtime North End restaurant servers.
