La Zingara: Contemporary Italian Cuisine
by Elizabeth Keyser The gypsy might have settled down, but after 12 years in Bethel, La Zingara Ristorante still has an adventurous spirit. Before she was a restaurateur, executive chef and owner Lisa Tassone was known to her family as La Zingara because she loved to travel. Family background — mother born in the northwestern...
How to Make an Authentic Maine Italian Sandwich
By Nora Flaherty In the thick of Vacationland's summer season, many of us plan to spend some serious time sitting outside our local sandwich shops, enjoying the sun while eating an Italian sandwich. For people in most of the country, an Italian sandwich is a crusty sub roll with an array of Italian meats and veggies. It varies. But i...
Henry Zunino: Sculptor at Heart, Candyman by Profession
Imagine a lobster on a stick: not a real one, but rather a small crustacean-shaped lollipop to take home as a souvenir of a trip to Boston, or — why not — after a real Lobster dinner with your kids. The lobster-shaped treat is not mass produced in China for some giant corporation, but rather crafted and created by local sculptor Henry Zunino, a se...
Scopa Opens in Former Pomodoro Space in the North End
A new Italian restaurant has made its debut in the North End, taking over the space where Pomodoro used to be. Scopa is now open, serving a range of Italian specialties and brick oven pizza, according to North End Waterfront. The restaurant from Gennaro Riccio seats 22, as previously reported, and is situated just across the street from th...
A Wine Tour of Boston’s North End
Whether you are a local Bostonian, a New Englander or just someone visiting from another state or country, there is an excellent opportunity to sample some world-class wines while visiting some of the local Boston neighborhoods and local restaurants. City Wine Tours is a company that provides guided tours that explore multiple neighborhoods in Bos...
Top Italian Restaurants in Boston
In Boston, when people crave Italian cuisine, people's minds automatically go to the bustling, festive streets of The North End, where New England meets Little Italy. Naturally, being the stronghold of most Italians throughout Boston's history, this is an understandable association. However, many of the best Italian restaurants are in fact...
Bricco Salumeria & Pasta Shoppe opens
by Kara Baskin A rep tells me that Bricco Salumeria and Pasta Shoppe has opened at 11 Board Alley, next to Bricco Panetteria. The shop sells more than 100 types of freshly made pasta, homemade sauces, homemade mozzarella, cured Italian meats and cheeses, olive oil, and vinegar. There's also a sandwich menu with classic Italian, It...
Giacomo's to bring North End tastes to Melrose
By Aaron Leibowitz Giacomo's Ristorante is coming to Melrose. The North End staple will be adding a location at 454 Main St., the site formerly occupied by Absolutely Fabulous. This comes as no surprise to residents who have seen signs on the window of the building since July, which read: "Giacomo's Ristorante: Coming Soon." On...
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Brings a Slice of Italy to Chestnut Hill
by Joanna Yuelys Finally, a Pepe's in Massachusetts. Frank Pepe popularized ultra-thin pizza, or "New Haven" style, in the Northeast, and it has been a staple in New England ever since its creation in 1925. Located in the Chestnut Hill Mall, Frank Pepe's Pizzeria offers both take-out and in-house dining. Pepe's is known for having lines o...
Roslindale butcher shop celebrates 50 years
Don't ask how the sausage is made, the old saying goes, but at Tony's Market in Roslindale, chances are you'll like the answer. Every Thursday and sometimes on Wednesdays, owner Antonio DeBenedictis can be found at the back counter, wielding a curved butcher knife to trim up to 300 pounds of pork butt. Read more Source:&n...
New Italian restaurant coming to Portsmouth
Just the name – "Louie's" – conjures up warmth and conviviality and that's just the feeling James Woodhouse and R.J. Joyce, the restaurateurs behind their new rustic Italian restaurant expected to open in the city in early May hope to get across. "It's all about a warm style of dining, heartwarming food, not pretentious," Woodhouse said. &nbs...
Chef Walter raising money for Italy earthquake victims
by Tony Gugliotta A relief effort for the victims of the Italian earthquake is already being started in Cranston by Chef Walter Potenza. "It makes you very uneasy. You can't go back to your own home. Just to think, someone died this morning," Potenza said. Chef Walter is offering Bucatini Amatriciana -- a dish created in the town at...