Following up on our highlights post from the 24th Annual Taste of the North End, enjoy browsing through this extensive photo gallery featuring all the restaurants, vendors and award recipients from the massive charity event held on April 28, 2017.
Over 40 North End restaurants, pastry shops and vendors brought their world famous cuisine and beverages. Special honors were awarded to TONE supporter Sal DiMasi, accepted by his wife Debbie DiMasi, and Taranta’s Jose Duarte as Restauranteur of the Yearand Community Activist. (Photos by Matt Conti.)
(L-R) State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, State Sen. Joe Boncore, Il Molo’s Donato Frattaroli, Mayor Marty Walsh, NESN’s Billy Costa, NEW Health CEO Jim Luisi and City Councilor Sal LaMattina
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh joins TONE co-chairs, Donato Frattaroli and Jim Luisi
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh speaks at the 2017 Taste of the North End
Mayor Marty Walsh with the DiMasi family
TONE crowd fills the rink
Honoring Jose Duarte as Restauranteur of the Year and Community Activist
DiMasi Family
Debbie DiMasi accepts the TONE award on behalf of her husband, Sal DiMasi
Behind the event, (L-R) Gianni Frattaroli, Zach Goodale and Il Molo’s Donato Frattaroli
Thanking Councilor Sal LaMattina for his public service. (L-R) Donato Frattaroli, Sal LaMattina, Aaron Michlewitz, Joe Boncore, Jim Luisi
Host Billy Costa
(L-R) City Councilor Sal LaMattina, Kathy Carangelo, Maria Puopolo and State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz
The TONE crowd filled the Steriti Skating Rink to capacity
Aerial of the TONE crowd
Toni and friends!
Nicky and Laurie
Friends at 24th TONE
Salumeria Italiana
(L-R) John and Patricia Romano, Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, NEW Health CEO Jim Luisi, State Sen. Joe Boncore
Donato and friends!
The Ladies with State Sen. Joe Boncore
Aqua Pazza
Singer Vanessa
Sail Loft
(L-R) Dianne, Susan, Terry, Sherri, Jean and Frankie
Luna di Luna
Luna di Luna
Friends at the 24th TONE
Michele and Audrey
The Wine Guys
La Summa (and Post-Gazette)
Spadafora’s Olde Tyme Slush
Mike’s Pastry
Accardi Foods
Lilly’s Fresh Pasta
Albert A Russo Imports
Piantedosi
J. Pace & son
Massimino’s Cucina Italiana
Mamma Maria
Friends gather at the 24th TONE
Strega
Captain Jackson’s Historic Chocolate Shop
Aragosta Bar + Bistro
The Living Room
Silent Auction
NEW Health
Lucca
Neptune Oyster
Carmelina’s
Prezza
Ward 8 Restaurant & Bar
Il Molo
Artu
Taranta
Rocco’s Cucina & Bar
Aria
Bricco
Pagliuca’s
Paul W. Marks Co.
Caffe Paradiso
Fabrizia Spirits
Modern Pastry Shop
Espresso Plus
(L-R) Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito joins with TONE founder and Il Molo’s Donato Frattaroli (center) and NEW Health CEO Jim Luisi
TONE participants gather before the doors open!
Restaurants and vendors pre-opening at the 24th Taste of the North End
Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito with TONE Founder Donato Frattraoli at the Il Molo table
Antico Forno
Silent Auction Packages
TONE Participants
Donato Frattaroli
Billy Costa of NESN’s Dining Playbook was this year’s Master of Ceremonies with co-chairs Donato Frattaroli of Il Molo and James Luisi, CEO of North End Waterfront Health Center. Zach Goodale was Event Coordinator with committee members Donato Frattaroli, Gianni Frattaroli, Patrick Lyons, 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) and ABCD Center (North End / West End). 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.
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One Reply to “Photo Gallery: 2017 Taste of the North End – All Restaurants!”
Such great coverage — and all the happy faces ! Looking through the photos I felt as if I were celebrating with everyone. Thanks.
Such great coverage — and all the happy faces ! Looking through the photos I felt as if I were celebrating with everyone. Thanks.