Review: Joe Benny’s is Back as Benny’s in Little Italy
In the spring of 2023, Joe Benny’s, a casual Little Italy restaurant beloved for its meatballs, focaccia pizza, and unstuffy attitude, closed after a decade-long run. It was yet another post-pandemic blow for a gastronomically iconic neighborhood where unfortunately more restaurants seemed to be closing than opening. Today, Little Italy’s outlook l...
Newport Festa Italiana Celebrates 30 Years of Italian Heritage and Cuisine
The Newport Festa Italiana Committee has unveiled the schedule for its 2024 festival, a vibrant celebration of Newport’s rich Italian heritage. Spanning from September 27 to October 17, this year’s festival promises to immerse attendees in the flavors, sounds, and traditions of Italy, offering a mix of cultural, musical, and culinary experiences. M...
Constantino’s Pasta Bowls Opens In Greenwich With Pasta Bread Bowls!
Last month, Greenwich (CT) welcomed to the area Constantino’s Pasta Bowls, a family-owned and operated fast-casual restaurant with a unique take on Italian cuisine. Robyn Bordes and her husband, Michael, are also the owners of the beloved Constantino’s Pizza and Ice Cream on Putnam Ave and Love You a Latte (located right next to Constantino’s Pasta...
MIDA Italian restaurant expanding to The Fenway section
Chef and restaurateur Douglass Williams, and business partner, Seth Gerber, are opening a fourth location of their Italian restaurant, MIDA, in The Fenway neighborhood this October. The new MIDA location at 1391 Boylston St. will further build on the brand’s growing popularity. In preparation for this expansion, DW French, their French brasserie, h...
Boston Columbus statue finds permanent home!
The North End Christopher Columbus statue has now been permanently relocated to the Peace Garden at St. Leonard of Port Maurice Parish in the North End. The IAA wishes to extend a very special thank you to St. Leonard's pastor, Fr. Michael Della Penna, OFM, the Knights of Columbus, and all those involved with protecting this beautiful work of art h...
Italian Embassy in US presents American tour by Paolo Fresu
The new American tour of Italian trumpeter Paolo Fresu, performing in duo with American pianist Uri Caine, begins today August 31 in Washington, with a performance at the most important jazz festival in the U.S. capital—the DC Jazz Fest. This long-standing musical partnership, celebrated by critics and always appreciated by audiences, will be prese...
Feast of the Three Saints: Tradition with a few tweaks
Tradition reigns at the Feast of the Three Saints even when organizers slide changes into the three-day festival, summer’s last hurrah in Lawrence, MA, the Immigrant City. Take this year, the 101st Feast, it starts on Friday, the start of the Labor Day weekend, as it always does, at City Hall’s steps with opening remarks, flags and a parade. But th...
Investing in pizza, then people: How Sal Lupoli reinvented a dying town
Lawrence, Massachusetts, was hanging on by a thread before Sal Lupoli set his sights on the city. Just a short trip north of Boston, Lawrence didn’t have much going for it after the 1930s when the textile industry folded and left dozens of large-scale mills to fall into disrepair and blight. The buildings, typically five to seven stories with 15-fo...
This Drop Dead Gorgeous New Hampshire Restaurant Will Transport You To Italy
From the best burger spots to a unique and special ice cream parlor, eating your way through New Hampshire is one of the most delicious things you can do! We love the places dripping with New England charm, but every so often it's fun to take a trip outside of the norm. Today, we're telling you about a great Italian restaurant in New Hampshire that...
Feast of Saints Cosmas and Damian nears 100th time bringing a taste of Italy to East Cambridge (MA)
For many in Cambridge – a college town – late summer heralds the return of students to the city. Families, teachers and students seek a last gasp of freedom before a return to the fall routine, and those who thrive on the warm temperatures and long days of summer coming slowly to terms with the reappearance of all things pumpkin spice. Late summer...
Aranci 67 Is Serving Some Of The Freshest Pasta In Connecticut
There's something almost magical about pasta. Maybe it's just me, but I feel like it's one of the few dishes that I'll want to keep scarfing down long after I'm full. I love how much variety there is, too! You can enjoy many different shapes, sauces, and toppings that make each plate uniquely personal. We're lucky enough to have some amazing Italia...
The Connecticut Restaurant That Also Has Its Own Wine Cellar Is Too Fantastic To Overlook
Are you looking to celebrate a special event, or maybe you're just in the mood for an elegant evening of fine dining in Connecticut? If so, we've got just the spot for you. La Tavola Ristorante in Waterbury is one of the most elegant restaurants in the Nutmeg State. You'll find an exquisite Italian menu here, with a beautiful atmosphere and stellar...