Photos: 2012 Taste of the North End Showcases North End’s Eateries

By Matt Conti on Sat, May. 5, 2012 in Health, Restaurants / Cafes

Bigger and better than ever was the 18th Taste of the North End, held on Friday, May 4, 2012 at DCR’s Steriti Rink on Commercial Street. Over 500 guests sampled from more than 35 popular North End eateries showcasing a wide array of delectable appetizers, cheeses, entrees and desserts, and sipped on refreshing libations from area wine and beer distributors. There was also a high end silent auction with hotel and restaurant packages, Boston sporting tickets and memorabilia.

NECN’S TV Diner host Billy Costa emceed the evening and North End Music and Performing Arts Center’s band Crosstown performed on stage. Teddy Tomasone, Billy Costa and Bruins defenseman Dennis Seidenberg, were honored with awards presented by Co-Chairs Donato Frattaroli and Jim Luisi. Special guests also included the Boston Bruins Andrew Ferrence and his daughter Ava.

Initiated in 1993 by Donato Frattaroli, Taste of the North End brings together hundreds of participants to feast on samplings of world famous North End cuisine – all generously donated by our neighboring restaurants.

Proceeds benefit North End Waterfront Health and other children and seniors charities in the neighborhood.

There are many more photos shown below from the event. Click on the thumbnail to enlarge.

Warren and Melissa from Al Dente and Benevento’s on Salem Street

TONE, NEW Health and DCR Banner

Julie, Meredith and Jane (L-R) – TONE Guests

Alfredo and Joe from Accardi and Son

Joe and Linda from J. Pace & Son

Jose and Antonio – Taranta on Hanover St.

The Bar with Samuel Adams and Harpoon Brewery

Host of TV Diner, Billy Costa, (center) Accepts Fenway Park 1912 Opening Day Photo from Co-Chairs, Donato Frattaroli (left) and Jim Luisi (right)

Warren, Melissa and Joe of Al Dente and Benevento’s on Salem St.

Crosstown Plays at TONE

Silent Auction

Barbara and Pam (L-R) – La Summa on Fleet St.

Jeremy Sarzana on Guitar

Ted Tomasone, TONE Honoree, enjoys tastings from Michael and Eric at Massimino’s on Endicott St.

Max and Rene (L-R) from Vito’s Tavern on Salem Street

Sysco Boston – Gigia and Antonio

Paul, Jonathan (center) and Leslee

John Romano, Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, Carla Gomes and Councilor Sal LaMattina (L-R)

Joshua, Carla & Luiz (L-R) from Terramia and Antico Forno on Salem St.

Steriti Rink during Taste of the North End

Red Carpet Treatment

Matt, Adam & Galina (L-R) from Lucca on Hanover St.

From the left, The Petrucelli’s, LaMattina’s and Jim Luisi

Happy TONE Guests, Michael and Hillary

Jeff, Luz and Freddy from Neptune Oyster on Salem St.

Mamma Maria in North Square – Mauricio, Jason and Julio (L-R)

Crosstown on Stage at TONE

Robert “Teddy” Tomasone (Left) Receives North End Community Activist Award from Donato Frattaroli, Founder and Co-Chair of Taste of the North End

Allyssa and Tom from Espresso Plus

Mike (L), Carmelina’s Chef and Damien (R), Owner of Vito’s and Carmelina’s

NEMPAC’s Crosstown

Pam and Louie

Stamp My Hand

North End Waterfront Health

Bill and Jake – Spadafora’s Oly Tyme Slush

Rebecca Griffin, Sen. Anthony Petruccelli and Jon Sproul

Living Room on Atlantic Ave. – Matthew and Beverly

Rep. Aaron Michlewitz and Ducali’s Philip Frattaroli

Rosemary and Michele at TONE

Joanne and Kathy – FOCCP

Olivia, JR and Berna at TONE

Jake and Jen from Tresca on Hanover St.

Jim from Paul W. Marks

Satima, Bianca and Kasra from Caffe Paradiso on Hanover St.

The Team at Piantedosi Baking

Katia and Adrianna of Caffe Paradiso

NEMPAC’s Crosstown

The Ladies of TONE

Kathy and Maria (L-R) at Taste of the North End

Mayor Tom Menino, Carla Gomes and Angela Menino (L-R) at 2012 Taste of the North End

Modern Pastry on Hanover St. – Lea and Eri

Boston Bruins Andrew Ferrence (center) and daughter Ava accepts award on behalf of Dennis Seidenberg from Jim Luisi (right), President of North End Waterfront Health