Located in the “heel of the boot,” the Puglia region of Italy is surrounded by ocean, so it’s not surprising that seafood is popular along its 800 kilometers of coastline. What is surprising is that it’s predominantly a farming region.

This is where the East Greenwich eatery La Masseria comes in; meaning “the farmhouse” in English to reflect the Puglian cuisine they specialize in, everyone involved is passionate about bringing the region’s unique, authentic palate to Rhode Island. The same can be said for general manager Emanuele “Manny” Tampella’s passion for the restaurant business – it’s genuine.