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By Easton Courier   Cobb's Mill Inn on Old Mill Road in Weston is hosting an 'Italy on the Patio' dinner show on Sunday, July 26. If you've ever been to Italy, or have dreamed of going, this special dinner will evoke the flavors, sounds and allure of Sicily.   On Sunday, July 26, the theme of 'Italy on the Patio is' Voyage throug...

By Dana Forsythe   Stellina has been a mainstay in Watertown Square for almost three decades. When Stellina owners and founders Frank and Ginnie Curcio, opened their restaurant on Main Street, they stuck to Frank's mantra; simple ingredients breed exceptional flavors.   Carrying that ideal, chef Marc Bouchard, who has been at the rest...

Connstruction is well underway at a new venue in Gloucester, where Anthony Caturano, chef/owner of Prezza in the North End, will open a new "coastal Italian seafood" restaurant this spring. Tonno took over the former Blackburn Tavern location at 2 Main St., and after a complete gut job, crews began installing new appliances and getting the space pr...

When it comes to Italian food in Boston, the conversation usually starts and ends with the North End. Tourists and residents alike brave winding lines for well-known Hanover Street spots like Giacomo's and Panza, followed by a cannoli from Mike's or Modern Pastry if there's still room after a heaping plate of fettuccine.   At the same time,...

By James Sanna   With the recent opening of Sugo Cucina Italiana in the former Francesca's space in East Arlington, the neighborhood is cementing its reputation as a destination for Italian food. Za, Ristorante Olivio and Comella's are all a stone's throw from Sugo's front door at 162 Massachusetts Ave., with a passel of pizzerias, incl...

by Kellie Speed   Being raised in an Italian family certainly has its perks. Just ask Dante de Magistris, who got his initial culinary start at home before moving on to work in some of Boston's most legendary kitchens, including Café Louis, The Federalist and Pignoli alongside some of the best local names in the restaurant industry, includin...

A tortellini-making class will be held on Nov. 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Italian Cultural Center of Western Mass, 56 Margaret St.    Remember watching your Nonna make these? An instructor, supplies and space will be provided for adults and children. Participants need bring just an apron, and they will go home with what they make.&n...

by Jacqueline Cain   Bostonians get their own Serafina tomorrow when the newest venture from restaurateur Seth Greenberg (Mistral, Bastille Kitchen) and Sterling Group Management opens at 11 a.m., and it truly is Boston's own. The location at 10 High St. in the Financial District features an old-world-meets-new-world design aesthetic, and co...

By Irina Missiuro When it comes to delicious food, the only thing better than talking about it is eating it. On Monday, Nov. 4, at 11 a.m., you'll get to do both at an open meeting of the Miriam Hospital Women's Association. Join Chef Walter Potenza, the Rhode Island restaurateur, cooking school director, cookbook author and connoisseur of Mediter...

Italy is moving to Massachusetts with the grand opening of Tuscan Kitchen and Tuscan Market in Burlington, MA, located at 24 New England Executive Park. The new restaurant and market which focuses on regional Italian cuisine will span roughly 14,000 square feet and will deliver a true Italian feel. From pastas to artisanal meats and cheeses, to fr...

By Jacqueline Cain   The newest restaurant from the Aquitaine Group (Aquitaine, Cinquecento, Metropolis, Gaslight) will open next week, but you may feel like it's been here all along.   La Motta's, announced over the summer, is a classic, mid-century-inspired Italian-American eatery—sausage lasagna; meatballs made with pork and beef,...

If you can't get enough Italian wine and love strolling through the North End, grab a seat at Tresca's upcoming Kobrand Tour d'Italia wine dinner hosted by Boston Bottles. On Tuesday, September 9th chef Jake Pease will be preparing five delectable courses with the wines of Tenuta Sette Ponti and Agricola Punica.   Visiting wine experts Giova...