Former Governor Argeo Paul Cellucci passed away Saturday after a battle with ALS. Argeo Paul Cellucci was born April 24, 1948 to Italian-American parents Priscilla and Argeo. He grew up in Hudson. A Republican in Massachusetts, Cellucci was well-liked and respected. In fact, he never lost an election over his three decades in elected office,...

The great American Italian restaurant has changed in style probably more than any other genre of restaurant over the past several decades.   Even as recently as 50 years ago, the term "Italian restaurant" conjured images of red and white checkered tablecloths, carafes of middling chianti, and a red sauce-heavy menu with classics like chicken...

by Stefano Salimbeni   Every day — even before the actual 'day' technically starts — Luca Mignogna drives about five miles on gorgeous country roads in Northeastern Massachusetts, winding around a charming pond nestled in thick woods, to what he considers a magical source. "You see, yesterday 'this' was not even on this earth, it was somewhe...

La prima volta che sono entrata nello yard di Harvard non sapevo ancora che quel crocevia così denso di studenti e turisti a breve sarebbe stato per me una nuova casa.   A colpirmi di più non furono tanto gli edifici con i caratteristici mattoncini rossi, o la celebre statua delle "tre menzogne" (la terza più fotografata di tutti gli Stati U...

When: Friday, June 12, 2015 — 8 p.m.Where: First Baptist Church in Newton — 848 Beacon St, Newton, MAAn evening with jazz guitar legend John Pizzarelli, presented by the New Philharmonia Orchestra, with Bo Winiker as guest conductor Ron Della Chiesa as the evening's host. With Martin Pizzarelli, bass; Kevin Kanner, drums; Konrad Paszkudzki, pi...

by Rita Esposito Watson   Perhaps because our grandfather and his brothers ran a pastry shop in Connecticut, after moving back to Boston I became addicted to North End cannolis. When growing up, Grandma taught us that any argument could be settled once people sat at the table, ate grandpa's pastry, and drank her demitasse.   Once in B...

The Association of Amarone Families, which represents the 12 most historical and celebrated producers of this prestigious wine from Italy, will be coming to the United States this year with stops in Washington, DC and Boston.   This is the 4th US tour of Amarone Families and their first time in those two cities. The goal of the association i...

by Jacqueline Cain   Ciro Maione, the owner and proprietor of Domenic's Italian Bakery & Deli in Waltham for 36 years, has a new project in the works. Domenic's Forno is looking to open up at 75-115 Binney St. near Kendall Square in East Cambridge, the newest licensing hearing agenda reveals. Maione said via email that he "look[s] f...

The West End Museum is extending the run of its current photography exhibit, Indelebile Italia, which celebrates the beauty and mystery of Italy. The show will now run through from December 5 in the Museum's Members' Gallery. It is free and open to the public. (Media note: Downloadable show-related images appear here.)   Indelebile Italia ph...

by Richard Hosford   Nick Varano, owner of Strega, Strega Waterfront, and Nico Ristorante in the Boston area is opening a new high-end Italian steakhouse in Woburn where he wants "everyone to feel like a celebrity." Nick Varano, a well-known entrepreneur and restaurant owner, will be opening the doors to his newest installment in Woburn nex...