Lucia Celebrates 35 Years on Hanover Street; Brings Back 1977 Menu and Helps Restaurant Educational Foundation

Lucia Ristorante is celebrating a special anniversary this month with 35 years on Hanover Street. From October 8 through October 24, Lucia’s will offer a four course, prix fixe dinner menu ($35), featuring a classic spread from their 1977 opening menu. A percentage of the proceeds will go to the Massachusetts Restaurant Association’s Educational Foundation and the Boston Bruins Foundation. Details are in the news release below.

Lucia Ristorante Celebrates 35 Years on Hanover Street
Enjoy “A Taste of The Times” four-course tasting menu from 1977 throughout October

WHAT:                 Lucia Ristorante on Hanover Street is celebrating its 35^th anniversary this October by offering “A Taste of the Times” – a four course, prix fixe dinner menu featuring a classic spread from their 1977 opening menu. A percentage of the proceeds will go to the Massachusetts Restaurant Association’s Educational Foundation, which is focused on developing current and upcoming food and beverage professionals in Mass., making a serious impact on the future of the Boston hospitality scene. In addition, a portion of the proceeds will also go to the Boston Bruins Foundation.

Lucia has been owned by the Frattaroli family since its opening in the heart of the North End in 1977, when they became one of the first restaurants to bring true Italian cooking to the neighborhood. They have continuously combined traditional Italian-American favorites with daring innovations from Abruzzo, Italy (the Frattaroli’s home), many times long before they became culturally acceptable in America. They have always been known to provide an intimate atmosphere for families and friends, which keep not just tourists, but many locals, returning year after year, decade after decade.

Now, the Frattaroli family is welcoming all their customers – families and friends from near and far – back to the restaurant for a month long celebration, giving them another chance to experience the dishes that began their legacy, and offering the one time chance to guests who never had the opportunity to do so for the first time. The tasting menu includes:

Antipasti

Cannellini Campagnola
Sautéed cannellini beans, pancetta, with a touch of tomato served with toasted bread
Gamberetti con Polenta
Shrimps sautéed with virgin olive oil garlic and spices over grilled Polenta
Pappa al Pomodoro
Sweet summer tomato soup puree with grilled crostini

Primi

Riso con Zafferano e Piselli
Arborio rice stewed with Saffron and peas
Gnocchetti con pomodoro e Basilico
Home made potato gnocchi sauteed in a light tomato sauce, parmigiano cheese and fresh basil
Maccheroni Chitarra con Funghi e Burro Tartufato
Our handmade signature pasta of durum wheat and eggs, sauteed with mushrooms parmigiano cheese and truffle butter

Secondi

Arrosto di Vitello
Pan roasted veal, in his own juices, served with roasted carrots and potatoes
Pollo Farcito alla Donato
Chicken breast stuffed with prosciutto, spinach, and mozzarella
cheese and lightly breaded, served with red-bliss potatoes, fire-roasted red peppers
Agnello allo scottadito
Grilled lamb chops served with sautéed mushrooms and fried potatoes

Dolce
Chef’s choice

WHEN:                 October 8 through October 24
  Sunday through Friday
  4 p.m. until 11 p.m.

WHERE:                Lucia Ristorante Boston
  415 Hanover Street
   Boston, MA 02113

OTHER:                   The four course menu with choices costs $35 per person.

For more information on the event, please call 617-367-2353 or visit www.luciaboston.com .

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