Giacomo's to open in Melrose on Monday
The wait is almost over: Giacomo's Ristorante will open for business in Melrose next Monday, May 23.Co-owner Richard A. Talieri confirmed the date to the Free Press on Tuesday, shortly after the location at 454 Main St. passed its building inspection. "Barring any unforeseen circumstances, yes," Talieri said when asked whether a May 23 opening was...
Wine Tasting - November 16, 2014, 4-7PM at Spinelli’s, Lynnfield
Join Pirandello Lyceum for it's first Wine Tasting event to support the Pirandello's Scholarship Fund. President Rosario Cascio is extending an invitation to all members and non members who like to enjoy good company, good food, good music and good wine. We have a limited number of tickets available. "This is our first Wine Tasting," said...
Perfecting simple Italian at Concord’s Farfalle
Jazz playing softly in the background, the creak of an oven door, the whir of an immersion blender, the hum of laughter and conversation. These are the welcoming sounds at a cooking class on a recent chilly night at Farfalle, an Italian gourmet shop and cafe owned by wife and husband Gina Nasson and Jeff Nedeau. Farfalle may not be the pla...
At Cibo’s in Wakefield: Now that’s Italian
By Kathy Shiels Tully Falling in love — with a man and a business idea — wasn't Olivia Torretta's plan when she left Wakefield to study abroad for two years in Italy. But she did, importing them both home. In July, she and Jonathan Santini, her Roman-born husband, opened up Cibo (pronounced "chee-bo") Cafe & Bistro in the Greenwoo...
The All-Italian Wine Experience of David Maione’s Vino Italiano in Waltham
by Jennifer Martin The joy of writing this column is being able to present you the world of Italian wines in and around the Boston area. This month, I met with someone living out one of my dreams: owning and operating not only a wine shop, but an Italian wine shop. It doesn't get any better than that when you have a passion for Italian win...
Marblehead’s Casa Mia: A Home Away From Home
by Elise Balzotti In Italian, Casa Mia translates to "My Home," and for both Marblehead's chic and trendy and the local fishermen alike, home is where you'll be at once you enter this new Calabrese eatery. Twenty-five year old Raffaele Scalzi and his brother Luigi (Gino) Scalzi, opened the brand new restaurant on July 1, and have already b...
Tuscani Seafood and Grill brings Italian fare to Fall River dining scene
If there's one type of cuisine that's always mentioned as lacking in the city's dining scene, it's Italian.Paul Diogenes and Ernie Lafrenaye, owners of the recently opened Tuscani Seafood and Grill, are hoping to fill that void with a menu of Italian fare coupled with fried seafood plates, burgers and pizza. "We wanted to do something different in...
Maine Voices: That was amore: When Portland was known for Italian sandwiches
by Bill Smith I'm pretty sure that for the most part, native Portlanders like Italian sandwiches more than people who move here do. That's a shame; I invite newcomers to reconsider. Let's be clear. A real Maine Italian starts with a pillow-soft roll split down the middle. On one side is a layer of deli ham; on the other, a strip of w...
Rossetti’s: The chic corner of Lynn
"Our job here at Rossetti's is to make sure that all guests are treated like kings and queens," states Chris Rossetti, the youngest partner of the new family-run eatery, situated in downtown Lynn. With superior hospitality, a classic Italian menu with a modern twist, and a posh, yet comfortable atmosphere, guests are certainly treated as such. &nb...
Italian Restaurant in Waltham Opens a Second Spot in the Watch Factory
By Dana Hatic An Italian restaurant in Waltham just added a second location to the mix — and it is located within a mile of the original. Brelundi debuted its new restaurant at 185 Crescent St. on Wednesday with Southern Italian cuisine, according to Boston Restaurant Talk. The new spot is located in the historic Watch Factory, si...
Junior's Rustico Is Coming to Burlington
by Alice Levitt In September, few traces will remain of the Shelburne Road KFC. The fast-food counter and plastic tables where the ghost of Colonel Sanders once flitted will be replaced by a brick interior and 25-foot maple bar. Fountain drinks will give way to 15 local microbrews on tap, plus Vermont liquors and wines. The man be...
Restaurant review: Mel's Restaurant in Holyoke
by Fran Bellamy Mel's is one of those restaurants that patrons of a certain age particularly enjoy. The experience isn't about cutting edge cuisine or high-concept decor; instead Mel's is a place where fond memories can be found on the menu. A Holyoke tradition since the late 1920s, Mel's occupies a converted residence in that cit...