New Haven celebrates famed pizzeria, Frank Pepe's, with street corner dedication, marking 100 years
The intersection of Brown and Wooster Streets in New Haven is now marked by a shiny, new sign which reads “Frank and Filomena Pepe Corner. Members of the Pepe family joined state and local leaders in New Haven’s iconic Wooster Street neighborhood Friday to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ever-popular Frank Pepe’s Pizzeria Napoletana. They ma...
Italian Restaurant Opens In Downtown New Haven
A new restaurant has opened at 278 Park St. in New Haven. Casanova is next door to The Place 2 Be, according to The Connecticut Scoop. The new Italian restaurant "brings flavors of Italy that meet the charm of Old World romance, inspired by Giacomo Casanova himself," according to the restaurant's website. Casanova serves handcrafted pasta, wood-...
Vermont Italian Cultural Association Welcomes Chef Mario Marini to Vermont
Vermont Italian Cultural Association was honored to welcome Chef Mario Marini to Vermont as part of his recent visit to Boston. Marini is a chef and master butcher who traveled from Parma, a city in the heart of Emilia-Romagna. The region is sometimes referred to as the "breadbasket of Italy" because of its extensive agricultural production and ric...
East Boston’s Premier Italian-American Restaurant Officially Reopens after Full-Scale Renovation and Rebrand
After five years as a staple dining spot in East Boston, Pazza on Porter is entering an exciting new chapter. Owned by local restaurateurs Mivan Spencer and Raffaele Scalzi, Pazza on Porter is officially open to the public after undergoing a full-scale renovation and rebrand, bringing a bold new look, an updated menu, and fresh energy to the neighb...
‘Doppio’ Italian Restaurant To Open on Main Street
A New Canaan resident with a successful restaurant in Greenwich is planning to open a second location on Main Street this summer. Joseph Barresi, owner of Doppio, said he’s wanted to open in New Canaan since moving here three years ago and finally found a great spot in the “alley” next to Ching’s Table, in the commercial space long occupied by Vico...
A Roman-Inspired Dinner Series Is Taking Over This Popular Italian Spot In Back Bay
Visit eight of Italy’s most iconic destinations, starting with Rome, at this new, inspired dinner series. The program just launched in all Eataly locations across North America, transporting a taste of Italy’s most iconic food regions across the Atlantic. The series kicks off in one of Italy’s most heralded foodie cities, Rome, in the region of Laz...
Dining Guide: Indulge In The Ultimate Modern Italian Dining Experience At Sugo Gastrobar
Nestled in the heart of Sandy Hook at 105 Church Hill Road lies Sugo Gastrobar, a restaurant that offers rich and flavorful modern Italian cuisine with a contemporary twist. From brick oven charred pizzas and fresh homemade pasta to savory desserts and a large selection of wine and specialty cocktails, Sugo has something for everyone. The restauran...
Small Italian Massachusetts Restaurant Serves One of the Best Spaghetti Dishes in the US
Spaghetti is a delicious meal with or without meatballs, but let's be real, it's pretty easy to make at home. You grab your store-bought box of pasta and your jar of your favorite sauce, and you whip something up in no time. An easy meal for a chill night in. And yet, some pretty special places make a spaghetti dish so good, it's worth leaving the...
A Taste of Italy Continues to Spread Around Connecticut
I'm fully Italian yet have never been to Italy, so when a piece of Italy makes its way to our state, I jump at the situation. I may be biased, but Italian food is the best kind of food. The desserts too are completely unmatched. You may not agree and that's fine, but I stand by my word. Back in June of 2024, Oggi Gelato opened their first location...
Finalmente Trattoria brings ‘authentic’ accent to Italian cuisine
The word that comes to mind on entering the newly remodeled and re-opened Finalmente Trattoria is “authentic.” The menu — labeled a “shortcut to Italy” on the restaurant’s website — features Italian specialties such as the Antipasti Polpettini (veal meatballs in ricotta mousse with fresh basil), fresh pasta dishes including Orecchiette Vesuviane, a...
A Legendary Sandwich Shop From Florence, Italy Is Opening Its First Boston Location
All’antico Vinaio is beloved by Italian locals and tourists alike at its three Florence, Italy locations. Soon, Boston will have the unique opportunity to savor a taste of Florence while relaxing at Copley Square. The shop, opening adjacent to Copley Square on Boylston Street, is heralded for its sandwiches served on fresh-baked Tuscan schiacciata ...
'The good stuff': Here's who won best Italian subs in Brockton. What makes them special?
Stella's Pizza in Brockton is the official winner of The Enterprise's best Italian sandwich poll, sweeping the six other finalists with a whopping 50.21% of the vote. The North End Market & Deli in Brockton finished in second place with 19.04%, while Submarine Galley in Abington eked out a three-vote third-place finish over Brockton's Italian Kitch...