Aside from the question, “When is the Asian Foods market opening?” (answer: maybe May), readers from across the Island want to know, “When is DeLuca’s opening on Forest Avenue?” Well, we’ll do you one better with satisfaction on that wonderment with a tour of the West Brighton trattoria, finally open after a nine month wait.

In this edition of The Dish, owner Rob DeLuca discusses his new digs at 616 Forest Avenue. He presents dishes that have been well-received in the several days the place has been serving its Italian lunches and dinners. Get a glimpse of the offerings from fresh seafood and shrimp to house-made strand pastas and a smashing cheese- and spinach-stuffed tortoloni.