Grazie Italian Restaurant Opens in North Adams
By Tammy Danielsi David Moresi had a vision when he bought the Mulcare Block nearly two years ago: Restore his grandfather's tavern, the Mohawk, and open an Italian eatery. The Mohawk reopened last year, but the restaurant has taken a little longer and required just the right ingredient. Moresi found it in another North Adams...
Fettuccine by the fireside at Capo in South Boston
By Devra First Where to Capo, a South Boston Italian restaurant from the team behind Lincoln Tavern and Loco Taqueria. What for House-made pasta, pizza, and wood-fired fare from chef Tony Susi, who ran the dearly departed Sage. After stints in New York and the 'burbs, it's good to see him back in the city. The scene Two vast room...
Eataly officially coming to Boston’s Prudential Center
International food powerhouse Eataly is officially coming to Boston. On June 2, the Boston Globe reported the signing of a lease between Eataly executives and Boston Properties to build a $20 million food emporium at Prudential Center, taking up the entire food court space. Boston would be the Italian mega-food store's fourth U.S. location (E...
New Ciro's in Springfield not a continuation of earlier restaurant, says Scibelli family
The Scibelli family that ran the beloved Ciro's restaurant in the South End says it has nothing to do with the new restaurant by the same name in the old neighborhood. While the family is upset by an outsider claiming part of their heritage, they may have little recourse to protect a name they haven't used commercially in more than 30 years....
Panificio di Canevari Italian Bakery now open on Sundays: New baker ‘fell in love with Milford’
by Jennifer Antonik While visions of sugar plums dance in the heads of children next door at the Tatiana Akinfieva Dance Academy, Mike Canevari makes real sugar dance around the new Panificio di Canevari Italian Bakery located on SW Front Street. The bakery began as a hobby for Mr. Canevari, but he said he needed to cook up a business as...
TerraSole Brings Italy to Ridgefield
TerraSole is more than a restaurant; it's a food and social experience. Located just off of Ridgefield's picturesque Main Street on Big Shop Lane, if you've never been to Italy, dining at TerraSole is truly the next best thing. The space has the ability to transport you to the calm aromatic feel that is European inspired. The food will ul...
Friends, family remember Middletown’s Chris Vecchitto and his Italian ice
Chris Vecchitto, 90, is widely remembered for his friendly smile and his famously tasty Italian ices. Vecchitto died Feb. 27 at Middlesex Hospital Hospice Unit after his health quickly declined in the wake of a January fall at home, his wife said. A Middletown native, Vecchito was one of 11 children born to Italian immigrants Gaetano and G...
Brick + Wood: Fairfield's Latest Pizza Addition
by Elizabeth Keyser Connecticut is the pizza state, and these days even restaurants that don't specialize in pizza are serving it. The mozzarella bar has been raised. The talk today is of 1,000 degree ovens and 60-second bakes. That's the talk at Brick + Wood, the newest addition to Fairfield County's burgeoning pizza scene. The f...
Italian Restaurant Opens in New Canaan
Spiga has opened on Main Street in town. The restaurant is located at 136 Main St., which was the site of two failed restaurants, according to the New Canaanite. Spiga serves northern Italian food and so far has a large amount of foot traffic and favorable response. Pasta is made fresh at the restaurant and other menu items include It...
Ma Raffa's delivers heaping portions of Italian favorites
By Jerry Boggs I'm a big fan of garlic. And it's a good thing, too. My partner, Barbara, comes from Sicilian roots. She grew up eating the cooking of her immigrant grandmother and lived for a time in Italy. She really likes garlic. With those biases in mind, I suggested we try Ma Raffa's in New Bedford for dinner recently. Th...
Learn to make tortellini at the Italian Cultural Center of Western Mass on Nov. 14
By Sarah Platanitis A tortellini-making class will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Italian Cultural Center of Western Mass. The long class that starts at 1 p.m. and supplies will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring an apron to wear while they work and can take home the tortellinis that they make. Space is l...
South End's Coppa Offers Italian Food and a Local Feel
by Maggie Powers Tucked away off Shawmut Ave. in the South End, Coppa offers a neighborhood feel that is difficult to come by in most of Boston. Couple this fun atmosphere with some of the best Italian food in the city, and it is no surprise this tiny 11-table restaurant can sometimes have a multiple-hour wait. Since its opening in 2008,...