by Alexa Mellardo

Located in the heart of Boston's charming North End neighborhood, this lively dessert joint is notorious for being "the first Italian cafe in Boston." And ever since 1929 its beautiful tradition continues to flourish and brighten up Hanover Street today.

Caffe Vittoria's exterior is surrounded by a hearty bunch of native Italians sitting on lounge chairs smoking cigars, gossiping. Two classic accordion players will set up shop out in the street, playing a cheerful harmony for diners to relish under a blanket of starry sky and brisk evening air. Gray puffs of cigar smoke and the tempting aroma of freshly battered cannoli cream waft down the unparalleled street. Welcome to a weekend in Beantown's beloved Little Italy, my friends.

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