The stereotype of a family-owned restaurant may not include the elaborate bar of Lala or the trendy social scene at Barbusa. The comfort food of Nonna, named after Italian grandmothers everywhere, is more what comes to mind when considering non-corporate dining. Yet the Busalacchi family still proudly owns and manages all three concepts in Little Italy.

A new monthly tour highlights the hospitality and quality of each restaurant, as well as the Busalacchi family’s history in transforming the neighborhood. “Since each restaurant is so different, we wanted our guests to experience what it’s like to eat at all of our restaurants with that same family feel, but the ambiance and atmosphere and food are different,” said Peter “PJ” Busalacchi, who leads the tour.