North End institution Angelo Cattaneo of Caffe dello Sport
Angelo Cattaneo seems to have made all the right choices early in life — or a least the ones he sticks to.His wife of 55 years, Rosita, to start with; his neighborhood, the North End of Boston, where he has been living no-stop since 1962; even the choir he sings in, the one at St. Leonard Church (formerly Sacred Heart, then forced to move after the...
First EcoChi-Designed Restaurant to Open in Connecticut
The first EcoChi designed restaurant and the first to be certified with the EcoChi 180 degree Seal will open in Connecticut in early 2015. The project will be on the forefront of environmental sustainability with an innovative approach that meticulously blends green practices with environmental psychology and classical feng shui. ...
A Walk Through Southern Italy at Enoteca Umberto
Though I appreciate Federal Hill's established collection of Italian restaurants, I always find it refreshing to see a newcomer on Atwells. Enoteca Umberto opened in July, but its small size and word-of-mouth marketing mean it's still a bit of a secret. Atwells was quiet on a mid-week night, and we took our time with a cocktail while brows...
Italian Cultural Center to offer gnocchi-making class on April 11
The Italian Cultural Center of Western Mass will offer a gnocchi-making class on Saturday, April 11, from 1 - 3 p.m. at their location at 56 Margaret Street in Springfield. Adults and children are encouraged to bring an apron to the class. An instructor, supplies and space to work will be provided and attendees can take home what they make...
Portland to get new restaurant, bar at former Sangillo’s site
by Edward D. Murphy Sangillo's Tavern may be gone, but the site of the bar isn't going to remain empty for long. Samuel Minervino, who owns Samuel's Bar and Grill on Forest Avenue, said he hopes to open a new restaurant and bar in the former Sangillo's space on Hampshire Street by late summer. He said it will be called "Tomaso's C...
Award-winning Italian restaurant coming to Chelmsford
Andiamo Restaurant + Bar prides itself on offering affordable Italian dishes made with high-quality ingredients. The restaurant is the latest to join the lineup of businesses at Chelmsford Town Center on Boston Road, the former Stop & Shop plaza developed by Winstanley Enterprises LLC. Read more Source: http://ww...
Finding true flavors of Florence in Salem
Chef Zamir Kociaj, 43, and his brother Andi, 35, own and operate Firenze Trattoria, a tiny three-year-old restaurant in the heart of Salem. The brothers, as charismatic and knowledgeable as Food Network hosts, were boys when their family moved to Florence, the heart of Tuscany, from Tirana, the Albanian capital. Zamir worked his way up in...
Chef Mario Batali Says Boston Is One Of His Favorite Food Cities
Well-known TV chef and author Mario Batali is showing some love for Boston's restaurant scene. Batali tells USA Today that Boston is one of his favorite food cities in America. According to the newspaper, he likes zipping up to Boston from New York via train for a bite. "Home to the freshest clams on this coast and the most delicious...
Maestros Country Italian Cuisine
by Susan Laughlin Bill Bennett of Maestros Country Italian Cuisine brings his family Italian recipes to North Conway. After a recent kitchen fire, the menu was refocused on sustainable, organic and local products. Local farms they have teamed up with include White Gates Farm in Tamworth for grass-fed beef and Sherman Farm for local produce...
Dine Out Maine: Siano’s Pizzeria in Portland deals in gutsy home-style Italian cooking
By John Golden Located in the heart of Deering Center off Stevens Avenue, Siano's Pizzeria has been a mainstay in this community since 2007. But it's more than just a family-friendly neighborhood haunt. Its menu of southern Italian old-school classics is very well done. And on weekends it's chock-a-block with diners there to have a good time over...
Il Molo Is Now Open in Boston’s North End
A new North End seafood spot from some veteran restaurateurs officially opens today with plenty of pasta and fish dishes to go around. Donato Frattaroli and Donato Frattaroli Jr. debut Il Molo and the stylings of chef Pino Maffeo today at 326 Commercial St. in the North End, Boston Magazine reported. Il Molo took over the space formerly oc...
Bistro Romano Cellar Club Holds Annual Wine Tasting Event on March 4th
Bistro Romano, a leading regional Italian restaurant in Philadelphia, is all set for yet another evening of exceptional wines and unique food pairings. On Tuesday, March 4th, 2014, the Wine Cellar Club will meet in the Bistro's Great Room of 120 for its 36th annual tasting event. "Our Cellar Club is a savvy yet fun forum to taste the best grapes f...