Over 40 restaurants, pastry shops and vendors brought their world famous cuisine and beverages to the 22nd Taste of the North End held on Friday, May 1, 2015. Filling the Steriti Skating Rink to capacity, this was the fundraiser’s biggest year ever. Special honors were awarded to Angela Menino (TONE Supporter), Filippo Frattaroli (Restauranteur of the Year)and Joseph Giangreggorio (Community Activist).Jenny Johnson of NESN’s Dining Playbook was this year’s Master of Ceremonies with co-chairs Donato Frattaroli of Lucia Ristorante and James Luisi, CEO of North End Waterfront Health Center. Philip Frattaroli of Ducali Pizzeria was Executive Director with Event Coordinator Marianne Aiello and committee members, Donato Frattaroli, Daniel Leonard & Mary Wright. Proceeds are still being counted, but donations are expected to exceed $100,000 supporting non-profit organizations in the North End including North End Waterfront Health (NEW Health), Eliot K-8 Innovation School, St. John School, North End Athletic Association (NEAA), North End Against Drugs (NEAD), North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC), ABCD Center (North End / West End) and Boston Youth Wrestling. 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. Photos by Matt Conti.
Joseph “Pepe” Giangreggorio accepts award for North End Community ActivistJeff, Armalis and Ann from Neptune OysterCarla, Kara and Luiz from Antico Forno and TerramiaFilippo Frattaroli accepts award as Restaurantuer of the Year and TONE Founding SupporterPam, Barbara and Marie from La SummaWilliam, Anthony and Kelly from Ducali PizzeriaAngela Menino is honored at 2015 Taste of the North EndKenny and Chris from Ward 8From Sam Adams, Michala, Ryan, Ray and JoelJuli, Neil and MeghanJenna and David from ArtuAntonio and Darhin from BriccoJulio, Manny & James from Mamma MariaPeter and Joe from Massimino’sLauren and Miquel from StregaSilent auction items at 2015 TONEGiancarlo and Massimo from Aria TrattoriaJoe, Melanie and Jim enjoy the 2015 TONEBenny, Daniella, Filippo and AnnaConsol General of Italy, Nicola De Santis and his wifeNorth End Guys at 2015 TONEGabrielle and Jake from TrescaSal, Maryanne, Josephine and Paula from Mike’s PastryJoseph Giangreggorio and Dominic SusiEspresso PlusNicole and Linda from Old North’s Captain Jackson’s Chocolate ShopSamantha and Vanessa from LuccaErjona from Modern PastryMirko and Donato from Lucia RistoranteNorth EndersAngie, Barbara, Karel, Michele, Rosemary and GloriaJoseph “Pepe” Giangreggorio accepts award for North End Community ActivistMatthew and Antonio from Lilly’s Gourmet and Fresh PastaThe gang from Caffe Paradiso – Rita, Matt, Tania, Dominic, Andrea and Laurie(L-R) NEW Health CEO Jim Luisi, TONE Founder Donato Frattaroli, NESN Dining Playbook Jenny Johnson and TONE Organizer Philip FrattaroliJenny Johnson with TONE entertainersJose Duarte of TarantaJohn, Beverly and Andreas from The Living RoomToni, Janice, Chuck and Alan from Pasta GoodnessMeghan, Matt and JuliJason Aluia and Christian GuarinoFrankie, Meredith and Jamie from the Sail Loft
Donna, Anne and PamEloise, Joseph and Michelle from AragostaPatrick and Joseph from Paul W. MarksChristian and babyJack, Dominic and Dave from PiantedosiAndrea, Kladji and Ed from Salumeria ItalianaKelly and Philip Frattaroli with Elaine and Mark FaganRecord crowd gathers at Steriti Rink (sans ice) for 2015 Taste of the North End
