Papa Gino's to start 'new era' with return to Manchester; first new store since mass closings in 2018
Jun. 15—Papa Gino's Pizzeria will once again serve up slices in Manchester with the chain's first new location since closing nearly 50 restaurants across New England four years ago. The Dedham, Mass.-based chain signed a lease to open a 1,750-square-foot space at The Shoppes at 655 South Willow St. The plaza is also home to Golden Corral and People...
Laurel’s Dolce Vita Bakery and Café is Thomaston’s newest business
Laurel Cristopher is business owner, baker, dishwasher, and as it turns out, she’s a good carpenter to boot. Christopher is from Winthrop; she was scouting places where a small specialty bakery would fit in. That’s when she found an old firehouse at 350 Main Street in Thomaston, right next to the Prison Showroom. “I was originally looking for a...
An Italian Guide to U.S. Pizza Named This RI Restaurant in Top 50
A Rhode Island pizzeria cracked a “Top 50” list for best pizza in the U.S. The Italian website “50TopPizza” deemed Pasquale’s Pizzeria in Wakefield as 33rd best in the country. “Pasquale Illiano grew up in a small town near Naples and has worked in catering since he was a boy. He arrived in the USA in 1995 with only one thing in mind: to bring the...
Enjoy Fresco Italiano at St. Ann
Fresco Italiano — A Night of the Arts returns to the St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center on Saturday, June 25. The evening will feature an Italian buffet, art exhibits by local artists including some of the rarely seen sketches by Guido Nincheri, live music, tours, and more. This special event was first presented in November of 2019, a couple of month...
Iconic Portland Master Baker, Stephen Lanzalotta Has Passed Away, Leaves Behind Remarkable Legacy
The world has lost a true Portland icon. Famed Portland master baker, artist, author, and teacher Stephen Lanzalotta has passed away after a long battle with cancer. Slab Sicilian Street Food announced the news on social media over the weekend. Stephen had been the head baker/chef and partner at Slab since its opening eight years ago. The news cert...
Neroli Ristorante & Mercato to Open in Westwood's Islington Neighborhood
A new Italian restaurant and market is on its way to a village center southwest of Boston. According to several posts within the jobs section of bostonchefs.com, Neroli Ristorante & Mercato is opening in Westwood, moving into a space on Washington Street in the Islington section of town. The posts indicate that the restaurant will be a 250-seat fin...
Italian Bread Shop owner surprised by family, local leaders ahead of his birthday
A Springfield community staple got a big surprise for his birthday Sunday. Italian Bread Shop owner Joe Santos was surprised by his family and Mayor Domenic Sarno to celebrate his birthday.His birthday is June 23, but to catch him off guard, they decided to have the party a little early. “Mr. Santos has been a community small business owner, well r...
Milford's Italian Experience Focus Of New Historical Fiction Novel
A new historical fiction book will focus on the experience of Italian immigrants in Milford in the 19th and earth 20th centuries. Author Catherine Marenghi is known for her 2016 memoir "Glad Farm," which traced Marenghi's childhood growing up in a farmhouse in Milford. Her new book, "Our Good Name," is a work of fiction rooted in history. Marenghi...
Summer Pasta Night at Eataly Boston
You asked, we answered - Pasta Night is back! On June 23, join us for a summer night of pasta making, eating, and learning during this im-pasta-bly fun night. This ticketed event begins with a pasta-making class where you’ll learn about different pasta styles and then shape your own fresh pasta with the guidance of our expert pastai. After class, y...
Taking Care of Business: La Stella Pizzeria celebrates 20 years
A 'Welcome to the Family' sign hangs on the wall of La Stella Pizzeria on Market Street in Norwich. For owner Justin Burrows, his restaurant is his family, and food is love. “The best part of my life growing up was food and being around the dining room table. My mother cooked every night. My dad’s family always had Italian cookies. I always appreci...
Harvard Film Archive screens retrospective 'The Complete Federico Fellini'
As part of our local repertory theaters’ conspiracy to keep me from spending any time outdoors this summer, over the next three months the Harvard Film Archive will be screening “The Complete Federico Fellini,” a comprehensive retrospective of the Italian cinema legend’s entire filmography, which contains more masterpieces than I can count on one h...
New Family-Friendly Italian Restaurant Opens In South Norwalk
Mama Bella Cucina & Pizzeria, a family-friendly restaurant offering pizza and classic Italian dishes, recently opened in South Norwalk. Located on N Water Street near the Maritime Aquarium, the new restaurant officially opened its doors in early May in a space previously occupied by RHK Seafood Boil and Bar. Co-Owner Joe Giuliano said South Norwal...