After 21 years and already the largest fundraiser in the neighborhood, the annual Taste of the North End event grew to record numbers this year at Friday night’s banner celebration. Initiated in 1993 by Donato Frattaroli, TONE brings together hundreds of participants to feast on samplings of world famous North End cuisine – all generously donated by over 40 neighboring restaurants. There was a wide array of entrees, appetizers, cheeses and desserts with refreshing libations from area wine and beer distributors. Guests also supported the cause through a high-end silent auction featuring hotel and restaurant packages, Boston sporting tickets, memorabilia, and more. Proceeds are still being counted, but donations are expected to exceed $100,000.
This year’s Taste of the North End honorees were:
Carla Gomes, Founding TONE Supporter and Restauranteur at Terriamia and Antico Forno
Traci Walker Griffith, Eliot K-8 Innovation School Principal
David Taylor, National Association of Community Health Centers
Attendees voted at the event on three categories for winners of the Best Table Display to Filippo’s Ristorante, Best Food to Ducali Pizzeria and Best Dessert to Modern Pastry Shop.
Donato Frattaroli of Lucia Ristorante and James Luisi, CEO of North End Waterfront Health Center co-chaired the event, hosted by Master of Ceremonies, NECN TV Diner’s Billy Costa. Philip Frattaroli of Ducali Pizzeria was Executive Director with Event Coordinator Marianne Aiello and committee members, Daniel Leonard & Mary Wright.
All proceeds from the event are split between multiple non-profit organizations in the North End including elderly, education and health programs to help better the entire community. This is the fifth year that North End Waterfront Health has partnered with the Frattaroli family to put on and host the event. Taste of the North End has raised over $1 million for neighborhood charities since its inception. See TasteoftheNorthEnd.org for a full list of beneficiaries and sponsors.
Donato Frattaroli presents award to Carla Gomes, Founding Supporter and Restauranteur of Antico Forno and Terramia
Consul General of Italy Giuseppe Pastorelli with Community Award Recipient and Eliot School Principal, Traci Walker Griffith
Overlooking the 2014 TONE Crowd
NEW Health’s James Luisi presents award to David Taylor, National Assn of Community Health Centers
Jose Duarte of Taranta with his family at TONE
Piantedosi Breads
TONE Organizers Philip Frattaroli and Marianne Aiello
Regina Pizza
Modern Pastry Shop
TONE Founder, Donato Frattaroli of Lucia Ristorante
Filippo and Anna of Filippo’s Ristorante
TONE Founder Donato Frattaroli presents a gift of appreciation to Host Billy Costa
The Ladies at Taste of the North End
Fun with friends at TONE
Traci Walker Griffith, Eliot School Principal accepts award from TONE Founder, Donato Frattaroli, NEW Health CEO James Luisi and TONE Exec Director Philip Frattaroli
Tara and Lisa at TONE
Host of TV Diner, Billy Costa, revs up the crowd at 2014 TONE
The largest crowd ever at the 2014 Taste of the North End
La Summa
Spadafora Slush with Gianni
The Living Room
(L-R) NEW Health CEO Jim Luisi, Health Educator Mary Wright and TONE Coordinator Marianne Aiello
Mike’s Pastry
Cantina Italiiana
Steriti Skating Rink – 2014 TONE
Paul W. Marks Co.
Kathy & Michelle
Albert Russo and Carla Gomes
J. Pace & Son
Accardi Imports
Relaxing at the 2014 TONE
Lucca
Espresso Plus
Maria of Gennaro’s 5 North Square
Vito’s Tavern
Guests at Taste of the North End
2014 TONE Crowd
Fabrizia Spirits
Caffe Paradiso
Captain Jackson’s Historic Chocolate Shop
Al Dente and Benevento’s
Bricco Panetteria
Ruby Wines
Aria Ristorante
Guests at Taste of the North End
Terramia and Antico Forno
(L-R) Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, Maria Puopola, Lisa and Councilor Sal LaMattina
NEW Health TONE Greeters
Donato of Artu
Peter and Liz Greene
Nick and Patrick of Ward 8
Ducali Pizzeria & Bar
Tresca
Sharon fills out basket raffle
Neptune Oyster
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3 Replies to “Photo Gallery: Record Crowd at 2014 Taste of the North End”
Super photos of a terrific event…Kudos!
I was sent the link from my brother Phil Ventresca, We are related to the Frattaroli family, I have to say I miss all the ambience of the North End and wish I can be back there to enjoy and be with friends and family. The TONE celebration looked to be a huge and successful event. My congratulations and BEST OF LUCK to all the Frattaroli family, Please keep up the good work and show what the Boston the true Italian heritage means to all Italians. I would like to visit when it becomes financially possible for my family to make the trip.
Thanks
Frank Ventresca
2639 N Hose Gulch Ave
Kuna Id 83634
916-616-8812
Super photos of a terrific event…Kudos!
I was sent the link from my brother Phil Ventresca, We are related to the Frattaroli family, I have to say I miss all the ambience of the North End and wish I can be back there to enjoy and be with friends and family. The TONE celebration looked to be a huge and successful event. My congratulations and BEST OF LUCK to all the Frattaroli family, Please keep up the good work and show what the Boston the true Italian heritage means to all Italians. I would like to visit when it becomes financially possible for my family to make the trip.
Thanks
Frank Ventresca
2639 N Hose Gulch Ave
Kuna Id 83634
916-616-8812
The TONE director did a fantastic job!